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Great OSINT Finds - When We Love 'Em, We Must Share 'Em
Hg's team of analysts pooled the newest, favorite, and remarkable open source research sites together and contributed to a new list of go-to sources for public records, social media, geo location, and other great tools for OSINT and research alike. -
Social Media and Employees
When it comes to social media, are our work lives and our personal lives one and the same? Would we feel comfortable having our potential – or even current – employer perusing our social media posts? Hg's Manager of Investigations Rachel Kronenfeld and team highlight the legal possibilities and limitations of a social media review of an employee in this issue of Hg's Data2Know newsletter. -
On Your Trademark, Get Set, Go!
When it comes to trademark investigations, there’s one word that sticks out: use. Identifying first use, last use, and/or continuous use are the single most important factors in determining trademark rights. Hg's Senior Analyst Jake Pennington highlights the need-to-knows of Trademark use in this issue of Hg's Data2Know newsletter. -
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. -
This introductory hands-on course offers a comprehensive overview of the legal parameters for conducting online investigations. We discuss current laws, acceptable practices, and pitfalls that can occur in investigations. Hg’s expert trainer provides you with the information you need to feel confident in conducting OSINT and SOCMINT investigations that are legal and compliant—nationally and internationally. Upon completion, field investigators will be able to- Identify drawbacks to taking shortcuts in online investigations.
- Understand the laws and compliance requirements to stay inline online.
- Garner the resources for staying abreast of current issues and legal requirements.
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September 14, 2023 | 2pm ET | 60 minutes | 1 CPE In this intermediate to advanced Hg webinar, participants receive hands-on training on how to conduct investigations on social media platforms without compromising their online identity. The objective of this Hg webinar is to provide participants with the tools to work online undercover. Hg’s expert trainer will help you understand how to avoid exposure when researching subjects online. Upon completion of the course, investigators will be able to- Conduct undercover online investigations.
- Ethically protect their identity while conducting an investigation.
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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. -
Trademarks are subject to intellectual property laws and rights, which exist to protect brands and consumers. Fraudsters take advantage of the trademark system and abusing brands to scam, deceive, and confuse. Gaining awareness of fraudulent trademark applications, domain squatting, and bad faith trademark infringement is the main objective of this Hg webinar. Hg’s expert instructor explores fraudsters’ motives, including financial gain, influence, or disruption to a competitor. Upon completion, field investigators will be able to- Identify types of trademark fraud and its impact on business owners and consumers.
- Examine motives behind trademark fraud.
- Perform investigative techniques to recognize and stop trademark fraud.
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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.
