Episode 14: IP Address Investigations and Local OSINT
In Episode 14, host Jake Kreps walks listeners through OSINT Newsletter issues 97 and 98, focusing on IP address investigations and gathering local-source data. He explains the fundamentals of IP types, the limits of dynamic residential IPs, and how static IPs can reliably link to businesses, then reviews tools like reverse IP lookups, passive DNS, and geolocation while cautioning about VPN and Tor obfuscation. The second half covers techniques for simulating location in browsers, scaling data collection from local sources, and mining Google Maps' "Popular Times" data to profile foot traffic at specific venues. Throughout, Jake emphasizes practical step‑by‑step workflows and promotes the accompanying weekly CTF challenges.
Episode 12 - Domain OSINT, Building Methods, and Turning Intelligence Into Products
In Episode 12, host Jake Creps breaks down Domain OSINT, demonstrating how a single URL can reveal ownership, infrastructure, intent, and related activity using free tools like WHOIS, DNS enumeration, and reverse IP searches. He illustrates the process with a...