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Beyond Screening and Monitoring:

Countering Terrorist Financing in the Age of Networks and OSINT

This report explores the advantages and deficiencies of current counter-terrorist financing models in the age of networks and OSINT.

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Reports

Explore our practical guides to applying open source intelligence in a range of contexts and use cases.

The OSINT Handbook

Download this handbook to explore the value of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and how it's transforming investigatory best practices.

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Transforming Financial Crime Investigations

Find out how open source intelligence (OSINT) is improving AML processes and transforming the way financial crime risks are identified.

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The AML Investigation Revolution

Explore the challenges of compliance-led AML/CFT models and why using intelligence-led approaches can improve AML outcomes.

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Blogs

The latest insights into open source intelligence best practices, tools and industry applications.

Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest news from Blackdot Solutions and Videris.

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Investigating illicit trade: The importance of technology and Open Source Intelligence

In this webinar we hope to remind audiences of the importance of developing greater awareness of illicit trade, provide an overview of common typologies and methodologies, and offer tips on how to detect and investigate the people, organisations and networks involved.

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Resources Hub

Beyond Screening and Monitoring:

Countering Terrorist Financing in the Age of Networks and OSINT

Reports

The OSINT Handbook

Transforming Financial Crime Investigations

The AML Investigation Revolution

Blogs

Applying Open Source Intelligence to Cyber Crime Investigations

AML Technology Trends: What You Need To Know in 2022

5 Open Source Intelligence Gathering Techniques

Mapping sanctioned entities and their networks with Videris

OSINT Investigations: The Challenge of Dark Web Data Searches and Mining

Investigator-led Investigations and the NatWest Case

Latest News

Fraud & Financial Crime Europe 2019

Blackdot Solutions success as company embarks on next chapter of growth

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Investigating illicit trade: The importance of technology and Open Source Intelligence

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