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TikTok: An OSINT Tool of Today's Youth
This article examines the quickly growing Chinese app and how from an open source intelligence perspective, this novelty app provides researchers and investigators with a plethora of knowledge and useful information. -
Predictive Intelligence How-To's
This article examines the step-by-step key methods for how to properly use social media platforms to monitor location-specific events. -
What the APP?! Top Social Media APPS and the Lowdown on What Info They Collect
Starting a new health and fitness routine? Need to get to the library, but your car is in the shop? Has your 12-year-old son been grounded from receiving photos from his friends on his smartphone but appears unaffected by it? Booking a trip to Bermuda? Or, are you stepping out of your single’s lifestyle and looking for love?
All of these questions have one thing in common that a mere 10 years ago did not exist: There’s an app for that!
This Hg FactSheet gives you a foundational understanding of what these APPS collect, better preparing you to protect yourself. -
Online Intelligence Tips for Forensic Accounting Investigations This past year Cynthia Hetherington had the privilege to address The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (https://cbvinstitute.com) on the topic of online and cyber investigation applications. CBV is intensely interested in work efficiency, excellent content, and the resources that can support those endeavors. Our session was a great success and was included in the CBV Journal of Business Valuation 2020 Edition. The following is an adaptation of the session and article, in hopes of providing beneficial knowledge to information professionals, accountants, researchers, and those cyber-curious truth seekers who, like CBV, value efficiency in their productivity. -
In Hg’s Spring FactSheet, Manager of Intelligence Dennis Maida and Analyst Thomas Fogle explore and analyze significant threat and risk concerns for the next 6-12 months; Ukraine/Russian War; U.S. midterm elections; the Great Resignation; supply chain; and COVID-19. Each one is unique, yet there is a connection between them all. -
On Your Trademark, Get Set, Go! In Hg’s Fall FactSheet, Senior Analyst and Trademark Expert Jake Pennington explores Trademark use and Hg's Trademark Investigations service further in depth. He covers first use, continuous use, and last use, identifying use in commerce, and types of trademarks. -
This past year Cynthia Hetherington had the privilege to address The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (https://cbvinstitute.com) on the topic of online and cyber investigation applications. CBV is intensely interested in work efficiency, excellent content, and the resources that can support those endeavors. Our session was a great success and was included in the CBV Journal of Business Valuation 2020 Edition. The following is an adaptation of the session and article, in hopes of providing beneficial knowledge to information professionals, accountants, researchers, and those cyber-curious truth seekers who, like CBV, value efficiency in their productivity.
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Hg’s new webinar explores the nuances of conducting online background investigations on individuals. Whether you’re researching the credentials of new hires, the financial solvency of investors, or a client’s new neighbors, your data is only as good as your tools and techniques. Learning how to track and trace an individual’s personal and professional online footprint is the main objective of this Hg OSINT webinar. Hg’s expert instructor expands your knowledge of online background investigations with hands-on training, databases, and free resources. Upon completion, field investigators will be able to- Deconstruct social media profiles for background checks.
- Research public records to support cases and help inform reports.
- Draw from sample background reports to develop a personalized how-to background check guide.
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As an online investigator, your greatest asset is the ability to uncover information on the internet. You may rely heavily on Google, but do you know how to utilize its full potential? Maximizing your search engine skills is the main objective of this Hg OSINT webinar. Hg’s expert instructor provides hands-on techniques to tackle challenging searches. Participants learn the basics, the hacks, and extra Google resources to create valuable search strategies and run advanced internet searches. Participants also engage with Google’s expert tools to make difficult searches more effective. Upon completion of this webinar, field investigators will be able to- Conduct advanced search strategies on Google, Bing, and other search engines.
- Use algorithms for surface finds and open source results.
- Hunt down deep web content.
