Darksight Analytics is an intelligence driven consultancy providing comprehensive insights into emergent online threats and social phenonema

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For Scientists & Journalists

Do you need access to hard-to-reach online communities for your research? Darksight Analytics is an OSINT-driven consultancy specializing in hostile online environments. We continuously monitor the dark web, deep web, and clearnet, providing real-time insights into emergent online threats. By leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies, Darksight Analytics can assist you with online data gathering, and analysis tasks.

For Private Sector Specialists

Does your business rely on open-source data for your next data-driven project? Darksight Analytics ensures you have everything needed. We specialize in project management, data gathering, and analysis tasks. Additionally, we provide investigative assistance to the private sector, helping solve cases of fraud and cybercrime through advanced OSINT techniques and tailored solutions.

Teachings & Courses

Unlock the power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) with our expert-led courses. Whether you prefer personalized 1:1 training or group sessions, we offer specialized instruction in SOCMINT, OSINT, and OPSEC. Our practical, hands-on approach equips you with the skills to gather, analyze, and protect sensitive data while maintaining operational security. Ideal for professionals and researchers looking to enhance their intelligence capabilities.

Training & Courses

  • Part 1: Introduction to Advanced OSINT

    • Virtual Machines

    • Linux Terminal

    • Advanced OPSEC

      • OPSEC as a mindset

      • VPN selection and why it matters

      • Password managers

      • Whonix & Tails

      • Graphene OS

      • Browser selection

      • Essential browser extensions

      • Recommended literature

    Part 2: Investigating Individuals

    • Advanced username correlation

    • Investigating emails & phone numbers

    • Python tools for SOCMINT investigations

    • Facial recognition technologies

    • Advanced use of data leaks & breaches

    • SOCMINT methodologies for Telegram and Signal

    • Google Dorking

    Part 3: Group-Based Investigations

    • The importance of domain knowledge (what is your domain expertise and interests?)

    • How to find "hard-to-reach" populations

    • Advanced SOCMINT methodologies on Telegram

    • Introduction to advanced website investigations

    • What is a website, how is it built, and how can we use that in OSINT?

    • Introduction Shodan, FOFA and Silent Push

    • Python tools for website investigations

    • Advanced Data Automation for Website Monitoring and CTI

    • Identifying Front Companies and Illicit Activities

    • Identify Corporate Sanctions Violations

    • Investigating Scam and Fraudulent Entities

    • Live CTF Exercises

    • Introduction to darknet investigations

    • Darknet search engines: Do's and Don'ts

    • Darknet indexing tools

    • Darknet SOCMINT

    • Hacker communities on the darknet

    • How to find data leaks & breaches (primary data)

    • Types of stolen data and how to use them in OSINT

    • How to access and navigate TOR

    • OPSEC

  • Unlock the full potential of OSINT with our course on advanced methodology and analysis strategies. Dive deep into both qualitative and quantitative methods, exploring how to apply them effectively in OSINT investigations. Learn the difference between causality and correlation, and understand key sociological theories and methodologies that shape investigative frameworks. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their analytical rigor and make data-driven decisions in complex investigations.

Media Coverage

The following articles are interviews with Valdemar Balle, founder of Darksight Analytics and OSINT-analyst at the NGO Digitalt Ansvar.

Investigation into Crypto-Investment Scams Together With the Investigative Media TjekDet and NGO Digitalt Ansvar

Interviewed by 404 Media regarding user migration following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and Danish narco-group admins preparing to migrate to more secure and anonymous chat apps.

Interviewed by Version2 regarding a recent study on Snapchat’s recommendation algorithm and its role in supporting illicit drug markets.

Interviewed by TV2 regarding Danish narco-group admins preparing migrating towards more secure and encrypted platforms following the arrest of Pavel Durov

Using advanced methods, we identified Shakhmametov, the U.S. Secret Service's most wanted cybercriminal, responsible for selling stolen payment data worth up to $1 billion on the dark web. We uncovered his address, contact details, and insights into his daily life.

Using advanced OSINT methods, we successfully identified the FBI's most wanted Russian hacker. This article garnered significant attention within the OSINT community as well as in Danish and international media.