A practical guide for journalists on using public records and data analysis to conduct rigorous, defensible investigative reporting.
Category: Safety & Awareness
How to Build a Bulletproof Investigation: From Lead to Publish
A step-by-step guide explaining how journalists build a bulletproof investigation from evaluating leads to verification, legal review, and publication.
10 Tools That Power Modern Investigative Journalism (2026 Update)
A 2026 update on the essential tools that power modern investigative journalism, from OSINT and data analysis to security and verification.
How to Use OSINT to Investigate Financial Fraud and Crypto Scams
A journalist-focused guide on using OSINT to investigate financial fraud and cryptocurrency scams through open data and verification methods.
10 Mistakes Rookie OSINT Investigators Make (And How to Avoid Them)
An investigative breakdown of the most common mistakes made by rookie OSINT investigators and how journalists can avoid them responsibly.
How to Use WHOIS, Shodan, and Maltego for Digital Investigations
A practical guide for journalists on using WHOIS, Shodan, and Maltego responsibly for infrastructure-based and digital investigations.
From Doxxing to Data Leaks: Ethical Lines in OSINT Journalism
An investigative examination of ethical boundaries in OSINT journalism, from doxxing risks to responsible handling of data leaks.
5 Real Cases Where OSINT Changed the Outcome of an Investigation
Five real-world cases showing how OSINT changed investigative outcomes from war crimes and corruption to state accountability and human rights reporting.
Step-by-Step: Investigating Telegram Groups Using OSINT Techniques
A practical, ethical guide explaining how journalists investigate Telegram groups using OSINT techniques to verify claims and uncover hidden networks.
How Journalists Use OSINT to Expose Hidden Truths Online
An investigative look at how journalists use OSINT to verify claims, trace digital footprints, and expose hidden truths online ethically and responsibly.