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Executive protection cyber monitoring gives close protection teams early warning from leaks, fake domains and threat chatter. See how to start.
Monitoring Telegram for threats, explained end to end: channel collection, noise reduction, verification and escalation. See how to build the workflow.
Explore how External Asset Visibility (EAV) is crucial in safeguarding Minnesota’s water systems from cyber attacks.
Discover the wp2shell vulnerability affecting millions of WordPress sites. Explore the critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw and learn how to protect your site from mass attacks.
Explore how over 400 hijacked Linux packages turned developer machines into gateways to unauthorised access, and the crucial cybersecurity measures needed to safeguard the digital ecosystem.
Exploring how Nexcorium targets IoT devices for attacks, their tactics, and strategies to mitigate these cyber threats.
Living off the Land attacks are a chilling reminder that sometimes, the greatest danger comes from the familiar. Attackers no longer need to break the door down; they just need to blend in. Tools like DarkInvader’s EASM platform give businesses the ability to see themselves through an attacker’s eyes, revealing hidden exposures and mitigating risk before it is too late. It is not just about defence, it is about awareness, visibility, and taking control of your digital landscape.
The world of OSINT in 2025 is expanding beyond familiar sources. Blockchain networks, decentralised environments, and the metaverse now offer rich, complex streams of open data. The organisations that adapt their intelligence and EASM strategies to include these frontiers, like DarkInvader, will be best positioned to anticipate threats and build digital resilience in an ever-changing landscape.
Your marketing website is more than a simple communications tool. In the wrong hands, it becomes a source of intelligence that can fuel phishing campaigns, supply chain attacks, social engineering, and even password guessing. Treat it with the same caution as any other part of your digital footprint, because attackers certainly will.
Once upon a time, the internet was a place where sharing personal details was discouraged. Now, platforms like LinkedIn encourage us to share more than ever, often without recognising the risks. From new hires who are vulnerable to phishing, to profiles that disclose technologies in use, to casual posts revealing ID badges and office layouts, the opportunities for attackers are many. The solution is not silence but smarter sharing. Think about what information could be useful if weaponised and keep control over your professional footprint.
Reconnaissance is where every cyber attack begins, but it is also where most defensive strategies end. By flipping the mindset and actively seeking out the same information attackers would, businesses gain visibility over their true external risks. This is the essence of External Attack Surface Management: stop waiting for the breach, and start thinking like the adversary.
This blog highlights the increasing need for businesses to broaden their OSINT research beyond VIPs and include the wider employee base. Patterns in app usage, credential reuse, and shadow IT behaviour across teams can create serious risks that attackers can exploit at scale. By understanding these patterns, organisations can strengthen defences and fine-tune awareness training. EASM platforms play a crucial role in helping uncover and interpret these insights.
ShadowIT is often misunderstood, yet it remains one of the biggest blind spots in cyber security today. Whether it is unauthorised apps or forgotten infrastructure, the common thread is that these assets exist outside the visibility of IT. With the right tools, like DarkInvader’s EASM solution, organisations can detect and respond to ShadowIT before attackers do.
Attackers are exploiting metadata and hidden content in public documents hosted on corporate websites. These files often contain usernames, email addresses, and software details that can aid phishing and exploitation efforts. Even the document content itself can expose confidential information or personal data. Organisations need to proactively sanitise files and monitor what is made publicly available.
Businesses ignore OSINT at their peril. Those that do pay attention often look at it in isolation. The real power comes from linking it together, uncovering how harmless-seeming data points can be strung into serious threats. Start thinking like the attacker, and you’ll see just how dangerous your digital breadcrumbs can be.
Subdomain takeover, dangling DNS, and orphaned IPs are low-effort, high-impact attack techniques that fly under the radar. They’re a favourite starting point for attackers and can go undetected until it’s too late. Organisations need to move beyond vulnerability scanning and invest in mapping and monitoring their digital footprint. EASM solutions like DarkInvader help fill that gap, giving clients visibility, clarity, and early warning before opportunistic attackers strike.
AI is changing everything, and OSINT is no exception. EASM platforms can now automate intelligence gathering and analysis, offering faster and more accurate insights than ever before. But attackers are benefiting too, using AI to refine their OSINT techniques and uncover vulnerabilities more efficiently. To stay secure, businesses must embrace AI-driven security solutions that match – and surpass – the capabilities of their adversaries. At DarkInvader, we are committed to ensuring that our customers get the best intelligence possible, using AI to solve problems that could not have been solved before.
VIPs are high-value targets for cyber attackers because of their access to sensitive information and their often-limited cyber security habits. Attackers use meticulous research and social engineering to compromise VIPs, aiming to extract financial, strategic, and personal data. Businesses can reduce this risk by raising awareness, implementing targeted protective measures like VIP threat intelligence monitoring, and preparing robust incident response plans. DarkInvader’s expertise in monitoring threats ensures that VIPs and their businesses are better protected in an increasingly connected world.
Fake websites are a growing threat to businesses and their customers. Combining reverse image search with typosquatting checks allows organisations to detect fraudulent sites early and take decisive action. While these tools are powerful on their own, a specialised service like DarkInvader simplifies the entire process, from detection to takedown. By leveraging these techniques and services, you can protect your brand, safeguard customer trust, and maintain a strong defence against the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime.
Social media, while a powerful tool for brand building and customer engagement, also poses significant IT security risks for organisations. This blog explores these potential vulnerabilities, from phishing schemes and data leakage to cyber espionage and reputational risks. It outlines how oversharing, malicious links, and weak password practices expose organisations to external threats. By understanding these issues, businesses can implement effective policies, train employees, and limit unauthorised access to prevent threats. Maintaining security is essential, especially as social media remains deeply integrated into the modern workplace.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is becoming a powerful tool in global intelligence and police work. With the increasing accessibility of information on the internet, social media, and public databases, OSINT has revolutionized the way intelligence agencies and law enforcement operate. From tracking criminal activities in real-time to identifying terrorist networks, OSINT helps agencies tap into open data sources to gather valuable insights quickly and efficiently. This blog explores the growing role of OSINT, its challenges, and how it complements traditional intelligence and policing methods, while also examining future trends in this dynamic field.
This blog covers the importance of OSINT and why it’s so crucial for your business. This blog highlights the benefits and the types of OSINT techniques we use here at DarkInvader.
Adopting open-source intelligence (OSINT) as a principal strategy can offer a nuanced and insightful perspective into your external attack surface. This blog will explore how organisations can harness the power of OSINT to fortify their defences and address vulnerabilities within their infrastructure.
This blog covers how IT teams can identify unknown public attack vectors through OSINT gathering. This blog outlines what OSiNT is and the purpose of this.
This blog highlights the importance of the ongoing problem with social media and the risks it poses for 2024. Read this blog to discover the cyber risks of social media and how AI plays a role in this.
This blog covers why external attack surface management is important in today’s digital landscape and how it impacts organisations in the real world.
This blog outlines OSINT - the benefits and the challenges as well as the different types of OSINT.
The world of OSINT is a vast landscape that opens doors for many sophisticated cyber attacks. One of which is phishing engagements. The information found through OSINT can be used to create more realistic and personal phishing engagements, today we explain how.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced in May 2018 as a response to the UK’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The aim of GDPR is to give individuals more control over their personal data and to protect them from organisations that do not handle this data responsibly. This blog identifies the impact of GDPR on OSINT investigations and how its handled.
In TechBites 01 we give a general overview of OSINT from two of our research team leads. Moving on to discussing one of the techniques used in OSINT; Google Dorking.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to OSINT and Google dorking, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what OSINT is and how to use Google dorks to find sensitive information online. Stay tuned, because by the end of this post, you’ll be a master at using OSINT techniques.
Today we looked into the technical threats associated with OSINT, discussing how a simple piece of information can lead to the entire downfall of a business’s operations. What can organisations do to stay prepared against modern technical threats? We take a deep dive into this with two of our DarkInvader experts.
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) is the collection and analysis of data gathered from open sources to discover legitimate intelligence, it’s something we use here at DarkInvader to discover threats to your business.
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