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Nikola Perišić
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The best OSINT techniques - FBI Case Simulation

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is all about gathering publicly available information and turning it into actionable insights.

Whether you're a cybersecurity pro, a journalist, or just curious, OSINT offers powerful techniques for diving into the digital world, ethically and legally.


FBI Case: Operation Eagle Eye 🕵️

You’re a special agent assigned to a covert Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) mission.

The target? An suspect known only as "The Raven". Your job is to gather every piece of publicly available information on them without leaving any trace.

The key questions:
-> the real name
-> the social media platforms Raven uses
-> any identifiable photos
-> recent activities
-> geolocation data

OSINT - Open source intelligence


🎯 Mission Briefing

Suspect Profile

  • Account username: @_raven213
  • Account status: Private(locked)
  • Follower count: 2
  • Following count: 0
  • Post count: 0
  • Last known activity: Sent a warning message to our victim
  • Social media platform: Instagram

🕵️ Step 1: Instagram account

What can we see here?

💡 Hint: The Raven often uses distinctive emojis. Pay close attention to their posts for any recurring themes!


🎉 Success!

Congratulations, Agent! If you complete these tasks, you’ll have pieced together enough intelligence to potentially stop "The Raven" in their tracks. OSINT is all about attention to detail and persistence—remember, every digital footprint tells a story.

Keep it ethical, stay focused, and always be on the lookout for the next clue. 🕵️‍♂️💼

Good luck, Agent! Mission: Operation Eagle Eye is counting on you.

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