Hey everyone, it’s been a while!I’m back to walk you through an OSINT challenge from Hacktoria. So let’s take up the role of a special Agent. The Case: Greetings, Special Agent K.We’re in a bit of a pickle here, Special Agent. The CIA has requested us to hand over all information regarding Operation Runner. Which I … Read more
Introduction Imagine turning on your computer one day and finding all your files locked, your data stolen, or your system completely unusable. This is not science fiction — it happens every day due to viruses, malware, and cyber attacks. But here’s the good news: If you understand how these attacks work, you can protect yourself and even stop them. … Read more
Every day, new bug bounty hunters quit. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they’re dumb. But because they think they’re “not technical enough.” They watch others post $5,000 reports. They copy payloads. They try harder. And still find nothing. Let me tell you something uncomfortable. You don’t suck at bug bounty. You’re just thinking like a student. And bug bounty doesn’t … Read more
Traditional penetration testing tools have long relied on predefined rules and repetitive scanning logic. While effective for known vulnerabilities, these tools often fail to adapt to dynamic environments or uncover complex, chained exploits. Now, with the emergence of AI-powered autonomous agents, the game is changing. Modern AI pentesting tools can: Understand application behavior Adjust attack strategies … Read more
Looking for somebody with just a phone number? How OSINT phone number location narrows down where a number likely operates – without GPS.
ClawSec stands out as a powerful open-source security suite tailored specifically for OpenClaw agents and similar AI systems. It tackles… Continue reading on OSINT Team »
Author: Berend Watchus. Independent non profit AI & Cyber Sec Researcher. March 14, 2026. [Publication for OSINT TEAM] https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.11324 LROO Rug Pull Detector: A Leakage-Resistant Framework Based on On-Chain and OSINT Signals Researchers at Ilam University and VAISR Research Group recently published a rug pull detection framework that quietly confirms something OSINT practitioners have long suspected: … Read more
If you have been following the news — and if you are in cybersecurity, you absolutely should be — you already know that February 28, 2026 was a turning point. The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran under what is being called Operation Epic Fury killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and decimated key IRGC leadership. Almost immediately, Iran responded … Read more
How coding agents are redrawing the EPD org chart — and why “judgment” is the new bottleneck Continue reading on OSINT Team »
Why modern pentesters are ignoring the app and going straight for GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and ArgoCD . The App Is No Longer the Target Imagine you could spend hours picking the front door lock… or you could just walk through the unlocked back door that the construction crew left open . That’s basically what’s happening in modern hacking. While … Read more