The Recap File.

Hey Digital Detectives,

Not every week calls for a brand new drop. Sometimes, it's about circling back and catching the clues you might have missed.

This Monday, I'm rounding up a few posts from the Mrs. OSINT archives, whether you're sharpening your skills or just stepping into the world of open-source intelligence.

Not Another Tools List: Let’s Talk OSINT Skills

We briefly touched on skills in Where in the OSINT World Do You Belong?. I consider this another vital part of the journey. Why? There are several things I believe are not talked about enough. Early in my journey, I focused mainly on the Collection phase and finding every bit

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It's not always about having the shiniest tool. It's about learning how to think like an investigator.

OPSEC for Real Life

This week, I thought it would be fitting to talk about OpSec. We spend so much time talking about doing #OSINTforGood and conducting research ethically that sometimes we forget to talk about our own operational security. So, let’s break it down then. What is OpSec? Operational Security—originally a military

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No scare tactics here, just practical steps to stay safe while working in the open.

Digital Disguises, Vol. 1: A Beginner’s Guide to Virtual Machines in OSINT

Heads-up: This one’s a little more technical than my usual posts. But don’t worry. I’ll walk you through every step. If you’ve never touched a virtual machine before, you’re exactly who this is for. I wanted to take some time this week and talk about

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If you're just getting started with VMs, or still unsure what they're for, this guide's for you.

Challenge 8: Where Ivy Climbs and Shadows Stretch, I listen.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is a fictional scenario created for educational purposes. Phantom Signal is a fictional character, and the image used in this challenge has been altered for difficulty. No real individuals, organizations, or activities are being monitored or targeted. This challenge is part of the Mrs. OSINT series, which promotes

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A forum, a photo, and a ghost trail. One of the more narrative challenge's I've created. See if you can track it..

Challenge 5: Castle

Mrs. OSINT is off exploring again, and this time she’s wandered into a real-life fairytale. She snapped this photo while making her way up a narrow path, surrounded by misty trees and mountain air. There’s a castle just ahead — but it’s not quite the view you’ll

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Looks familiar? See if you can find this popular location.

If you have already read these, thank you for sticking around.
If not, now's your chance to dive in!

Now I’m Curious…

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