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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. -
OSINT for the Coming Year
This article examines the tools we're looking at for 2021 to further improve our investigative skills and to keep our OSINT community current on the latest resources. -
Some of My Favorite Fraud Schemes
In this issue of Data2Know Newsletter, Hg's Cynthia dives into her favorite fraud schemes while the Hg team contributes to a new round of Industry Undercover tips. -
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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The 21st century ushered in increased public accountability for foreign and domestic companies regarding their impact on the environment, response to social justice, and transparent governance (ESG). OSINT investigators are increasingly being hired to identify ESG concerns for corporate development and expansion into new markets, countries, and cultures. This webinar provides investigators with the tools to conduct ESG due diligence and write reports that provide potential investors, competitors, and compliance professionals with transparent, real-time intelligence on a company’s non-financial key performance indicators. Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to- Identify ESG areas of concern
- Learn a style manual for documenting this unique report
- Utilize distinctive sources for locating this sort of information.
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In today’s global marketplace, investors are faced with multi-national compliance regulations. Financial, legal, and reputational information discovered during a global due diligence investigation helps your client understand people and organizations of interest, while complying with legal and regulatory requirements. In this intermediate to advanced hands-on course, participants will examine sources for information, including the top foreign corporate databases for researching overseas companies and their principals; explore a list of databases serving foreign countries; and acquire global resources helpful for consolidating multiple country searches. Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to- Conduct international due diligence investigations
- Navigate and utilize social networks in specific countries
- Spot indicators to fraudulent practices and shell companies.
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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.
