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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...
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...
moreMay 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...
moreMay 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...
moreApril 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...
moreApril 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.
moreApril 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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