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NeedleStack

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Every Tuesday, NeedleStack co-hosts interview professional open-source researchers who discuss tips, tricks and insights into the practice of digital investigative research. Whethe...

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Episode list

75

  • June 11, 2025

    46 min

    Adventures in OSINT Red Teaming

    Anna discusses her career trajectory from corporate security and financial crimes to becoming the CEO of Pine Risk Management. She shares her experiences in conducting complex risk...

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  • May 28, 2025

    33 min

    How culture can inform OSINT investigations

    An OSINT Arabic instructor and geopolitical risk expert joins the show to discuss what can get lost in translation when performing OSINT investigations. Plus learn how cultural kno...

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  • May 14, 2025

    19 min

    Ransomware gangs and OSINT

    Ransomware groups continue to generate significant profits, frequently relying on recycled or leaked code—leading researchers to describe them as “lazy.” OSINT analysts follow cryp...

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  • April 30, 2025

    52 min

    Using AI in OSINT investigations

    Discover how AI is revolutionizing OSINT, from speeding up data collection to generating comprehensive reports, while also addressing the challenges and ethical considerations. Hos...

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  • April 16, 2025

    43 min

    Entering infosec as an outsider! Tips from a librarian turned cyber analyst

    A librarian and an OSINT analyst may have more in common than you realize. That’s how Tracy Maleeff found her way into cyber and made a name as InfoSec Sherpa.

  • April 2, 2025

    39 min

    What is counterintelligence?

    From government to private enterprise, counterintelligence can unlock big benefits in cybersecurity. We sit down with a counterintelligence professional to define the practice, and...

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