@hine no worries at all!
Glad to hear you're enjoying them ❤️

I have created five OSINT challenges! 🎉
The set, titled "Back in Time", focuses on @Bellingcat's many contributions to the OSINT community over the past decade, and can be found on their new challenge platform.

Go and check them out! 🔽
https://challenge.bellingcat.com/

CIR is looking for three OSINT investigators with specific language skills for a 6 week contract.

The position is fully remote, and the individual "should be able to speak and write English and Malay, Indonesia, or Thai."

If you fit the criteria and are interested in this position, here is the link to apply for the vacancy:

https://apply.workable.com/centre-for-information-resilience/j/ADC3EEC7F2/

🕵️ The solution to the 2025 inCyber Forum OSINT Day Challenge is on Youtube!
✅ Did you solve it, or do you need help?
🖥️ Check out the video to verify your answers, or learn how to complete all tasks.
Have a great week!
#osintchallenge
https://youtu.be/Fw4LECgCZZI

I don't often create on-demand challenges but when I do I make sure they can be enjoyed by everyone. The bonus challenge I designed for the 2025 inCyber Forum OSINT Day is now live on my website!

I invite everyone to give it a go at solving the three tasks. I was told they were not that easy, so expect plenty of dead ends and some frustrating google searches along the way 😅.

I will be uploading a video walkthrough in a few days. No spoilers here please.

https://gralhix.com/list-of-osint-exercises/bonus-osint-challenges/osint-day-incyber-forum-2025/

I wrote a blog entry focused on how the past decades of OSINT reshaped investigative journalism and the pursuit of truth, justice, and accountability by playing a vital role in modern human rights investigations.
Hope you enjoy the read ♥️

https://gralhix.com/2025/03/10/how-osint-is-transforming-investigative-journalism-and-human-rights-reporting/

Two years, 31 OSINT exercises, and over 300 walkthroughs later, I’m humbled by the knowledge, creativity, of the OSINT community ❤️ You turned my exercises into a powerful source of shared learning, and I am truly thankful for that.

To celebrate I made it easier to share your walkthroughs, highlighted the best ones, and shared my top favourite.

Read it all below:

https://gralhix.com/2025/01/27/two-years-of-osint-exercises-the-importance-of-community-learning/

@alvyntc if you were not put off in the first 13min I'm sure you managed to watch it all!
I hope it was useful

🕵️ The solution to OSINT Exercise 031 is now live on Youtube!
🌡️Level: Beginners: Easy; Experts: Easy.
🖥️ Check out the walkthrough on YouTube where I explain how to complete all tasks.
✅ Did you get it right?
#osintchallenge
https://youtu.be/vUoRDCkPq28

🕵️ OSINT Exercise #031 is out!
🌡️Level: Beginners: Easy; Experts: Easy.
⏰Solution with full walkthrough will be uploaded to YouTube in the weekend.
🙊Have fun and no spoilers!
#osintchallenge
https://gralhix.com/osint-exercise-031/

Welcome to 2025! If your new years resolution is to learn a new skill why don't you have a look at some of our guides on open source research? https://www.bellingcat.com/category/resources/ Want help? We have a community of people eager to learn alongside you and collaborate. https://discord.com/invite/bellingcat

"A day in the life of an investigator: Inside the world of open source at CIR"
In this article me and Erin talked about how got our jobs, our typical work day, tools we use, what is the best part of the job, and tips on how to become an OSINT analyst at CIR.

https://www.info-res.org/cir/articles/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-investigations-team-lead-inside-the-world-of-open-source-at-cir/

How are you getting on with OSINT Advent challenges? I'm struggling a bit.. mostly for time but some got me stumped! (I'll get there.. maybe)

Today my final @OSINT4FUN challenge was released. It was an easy but fun one. Did you get it right? 😉

https://www.osint4fun.eu/advent2024/en/14/

The season of exploring, sharing, and learning is upon us!
I compiled a small list with the best OSINT & cybersecurity advent calendars with prizes, team competitions, CTFs, live streams, and compelling storylines!
Check them out on my new blog post 👇

https://gralhix.com/2024/11/30/the-best-2024-osint-and-cybersecurity-advent-calendars-to-boost-your-skills-in-december/

That said, I do recommend "Psychology of Intelligence Analysis" by CIA vet Richards J. Heuer Jr. It’s timeless for metacognition, perception, and avoiding bias. And you can access it for free at the CIA website: https://www.cia.gov/resources/csi/static/Pyschology-of-Intelligence-Analysis.pdf

Honestly, I can’t recommend OSINT books because I haven’t read any 🤷‍♀️.

OSINT relies on online data, and the internet changes constantly. Tools come and go, but the real core is analytical skills, adapting to change, and critical thinking.

"What OSINT books do you recommend?"

I used to list this on my FAQ page, but I didn’t get asked often enough to keep it there. Clearly a mistake because I was just asked again! 🙃 So here’s my answer:

Got a questions? I may have some answers.
I updated the text on the "Frequently Asked Questions", and on the "List of OSINT Exercises" pages on my website. Added new info, and removed some.
Improved? Who knows 🤷‍♀️
I think it looks better at least.
https://gralhix.com/

🕵️ The solution to OSINT Exercise 030 is now live on Youtube!
🌡️Level: Beginners: Hard; Experts: Hard.
🖥️ Check out the walkthrough where I explain how to complete the task.
✅ Did you solve it?
#osintchallenge
https://youtu.be/iroKPCseMC8

🕵️ #OSINT Exercise #030 is out!
🌡️Level: Beginners: Hard; Experts: Hard.
⏰Solution with full walkthrough will be uploaded to YouTube in a couple of days.
🙊Have fun and no spoilers!
#osintchallenge
https://gralhix.com/osint-exercise-030/