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The Amplification Files - Week 2: The Frankfurt Stock Exchange | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · 28d

When a fake press release surfaced on The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, investment fraud was unwittingly amplified

Disclaimers don't stop fraud

Week 2 of the Amplification Files from @CoalitionCI is live now

#OSINT #investigation #investment #fraud #scam

This is Week 2 of The Amplification Files where The Coalition of Cyber Investigators tell the story of how a boiler room investment scam operation was able to credentialise itself on one of the most r...

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Oct 6

Borrowed trust makes fraud believable.

The Amplification Files Week 2 drops soon.

A fake “fund manager”
A “trusted” channel
Real harm

Follow @coalitionci.bsky.social as we reveal another trusted
institution amplifying fraud

#Amplification #Fraud #OSINT #investigations #investment #scam

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Oct 1

When the London Stock Exchange’s (LSE) Regulatory News Service (RNS) - authorised by the FCA as a Primary Information Provider in the UK - carried bogus bulletins, fraudsters gained credibility they never earned.

Case 1 of #TheAmplificationFiles is live.

coalitioncyber.com/the-amplific...

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 30

Find out which trusted institutions gave boiler room investment scammers credibility they never deserved

The Amplification Files begins in October.

Follow @coalitionci.bsky.social
each week as we name the institutions involved.

#OSINT #investigations #intelligence #investment #fraud #scam

OSINT and Digital ID Cards: Are We All Becoming Digital Ghosts? | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 28

Digital IDs are the talk of the town globally 🔐 but with new systems come new risks.

The latest take from @coalitionci.bsky.social authored by @londoncity325.bsky.social & @nealysart.bsky.social explores how #OSINT can help secure digital ID frameworks.

Read the full article below👇

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators explores how OSINT can play a pivotal role in strengthening, testing, and safeguarding digital identity frameworks.

A Raw Take on OSINT's Broken State - Time for Real Change | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 23

OSINT isn’t just flawed — it’s broken.
Platform bias, abandoned tools, and zero #standards are undermining trust in open-source #intelligence.
Our raw take written by @londoncity325.bsky.social & @nealysart.bsky.social : #OSINT needs transformation & standardisation - not tweaks

Read more below ⤵️

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators provide an unfiltered take on the need for OSINT to address issues such as platform bias, insecure tools, and a lack of standards - it's time for real change.

Fifty Years of Deception: From Forged Letters to Synthetic Identities | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 21

🚨 50 Articles. 50 Years of Deception 🚨

‼️ @coalitionci.bsky.social just dropped its 50th article‼️

Authored by @londoncity325.bsky.social & @nealysart.bsky.social - it reflects on how deception has evolved in the last 50 years & the role #OSINT plays in countering it

#investigations #deception

To mark their 50th published article, The Coalition of Cyber Investigators look back at the evolution of deception over the last 50 years and the role that OSINT now plays in unmasking it.

The Shadowz Brotherhood Investigation: A Landmark Case in International Policing and the Rise of OSINT | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

Neal @nealysart.bsky.social · Sep 19

The techniques pioneered here aren’t just history - they’re still driving global OSEC investigations today.

The latest from @coalitionci.bsky.social
is must‑read for investigators and policymakers

#osint #investigations #osec #policing

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 19

New Article: The Shadowz Brotherhood Investigation

Coalition cofounders @londoncity325.bsky.social & @nealysart.bsky.social recount a landmark case that exposed a global child exploitation network, reshaped global #police cooperation & cemented #OSINT in today’s #OSEC #investigations

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators recount a landmark early-2000s case that exposed a global child exploitation network, transformed international law enforcement cooperation, and established OSINT ...

Boiler Room Investment Frauds: Evolution, Detection, and Prevention | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 17

Recommended additional reading - "Boiler Room Investment Frauds: Evolution, Detection, and Prevention"

The article explores boiler room investment fraud, revealing how these scams have evolved from old-school cold calls to sophisticated, tech-driven organised crime operations

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators explore boiler room investment fraud, revealing how these scams have evolved from old-school cold calls to sophisticated, tech-driven organised crime operations. T...

Elon Musk’s space unicorn has a scam problem | The Observer

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will neal @willneal.bsky.social · Sep 17

🚨NEW: Amid Musk’s turn to Dark MAGA, the rush for SpaceX shares has seen fraudsters mercilessly targeting investors with no means of buying into the firm’s success. My debut @theobserveruk.bsky.social, on how one group used AI to dupe victims out of millions.👇

observer.co.uk/news/busines...

Cybercriminals are stealing the identities of investment firms to con millions out of would-be SpaceX investors

observer.co.uk

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 17

Pleased that our co-founder @nealysart.bsky.social
contributed to this deep dive by @theobserveruk.bsky.social
on #SpaceX investment fraud from @willneal.bsky.social
Scammers are leveraging AI & sophisticated tactics to defraud investors globally
#osint #investigations #investment #fraud #spaceX

Elon Musk’s space unicorn has a scam problem | The Observer

Cybercriminals are stealing the identities of investment firms to con millions out of would-be SpaceX investors

observer.co.uk

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 13

🚨 $86M gone. Inigo Philbrick’s art fraud www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... shows how easily the market hides crime.

A reminder: OSINT can bolster AML in the art world
Our Beginners Guide from 6 months ago is still as relevant as ever.
Read the guide here
👉 coalitioncyber.com/using-osint-...

Lies, private jets and a missing $86m: Inigo Philbrick’s art world swindle

Convicted fraudster expresses regret in a two-part BBC documentary but also asks ‘what about all the good deals?’

www.theguardian.com

🕵️‍♀️ The Web of Investigators: How OSINT Communities Empower Us

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Paul Wright @londoncity325.bsky.social · Sep 12

Brilliant post from Toddington International Inc.! "The Web of Investigators" is a timely reminder that OSINT truly thrives on collaboration and shared expertise. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned analyst, tapping into supportive communities opens doors.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/web-in...

🔎 OSINT can feel like a solitary craft — one investigator, one screen, endless tabs. But here’s the truth: the strongest investigators aren’t working alone.

www.linkedin.com

Why Digital Forensics Still Clings to ACPO Guidelines from 2012? | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ever wondered why Digital Forensic professionals, particularly in the UK, still rely on 13 yrs old ACPO guidance?

Find out by reading the latest analysis from @coalitionci.bsky.social written by @londoncity325.bsky.social & @nealysart.bsky.social

#investigations #digitalforensics #cybercrime

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators discuss the relevance of digital forensic guidelines that were last updated in 2012

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Aug 29

This month, our team @coalitionci.bsky.social has published analysis on some of the most topical issues in the OSINT and cyber investigation space.

Visit coalitioncyber.com/coalition-os... for free resources & insights

FOLLOW The Coalition of Cyber Investigators for more

#OSINT #investigations

What is in the Jeffrey Epstein Files, and can OSINT Reveal the Answer? | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚨 Thousands of #EPSTEIN case files have been shared with Congress — but key material remains missing.
No client list, redactions, missing information etc - what role can #OSINT play?

Authored by @londoncity325.bsky.social & @nealysart.bsky.social our latest report looks at how OSINT can help

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators explore the role that OSINT can play in establishing the contents of the Epstein Files and exposing what's missing.

OSINT in Insurance: Evolving From Tools to Frameworks | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our new report. - “OSINT in Insurance: Evolving From Tools to Frameworks” (authors @londoncity325.bsky.social @nealysart.bsky.social & guest author, investigations specialist Mengqi (Annie) Tu from @prudentialplc )

Take advantage of #OSINT - on your own terms

Read more below:👇

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators discuss the advantages to insurance companies of moving from standalone OSINT solutions to a framework approach.

Enhanced Challenges and Mitigation Strategies for OSINT AI Integration

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UK OSINT Community @osint-community.bsky.social · Aug 18

🤖 AI in #OSINT offers power but brings risks: hallucinations, weak evidence & bias.

Paul & Neal (The Coalition of Cyber Investigators) share strategies to keep integrity intact.

www.osint.uk/content/enha...

Exploring the risks of integrating AI into OSINT workflows, from hallucinations to evidentiary limitations, and outlining mitigation strategies to preserve analytical integrity.

www.osint.uk

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Aug 17

‼️New cybercrime research: The Art of Connection‼️

Authored by @londoncity325.bsky.social & @nealysart.bsky.social it explains how organised crime is weaponising LinkedIn, exposes fake profiles, shares real case studies & reveals a live attack happening now!

Your move, @linkedin.com

#OSINT

The Art of Connection - How Threat Actors Exploit Professional Networks | The Coalition of Cyber Investigators

The Coalition of Cyber Investigators discuss how organised crime groups are weaponising LinkedIn as way of stealing personal information and credentialising sophisticated frauds such as boiler room in...

Britain’s art-loving elite fumes at money laundering crackdown

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Aug 16

@politico.eu flags HMRC’s tougher AML & the friction for art markets

Our view: don’t fight it - outsmart it. Integrate OSINT workflows to your risk & compliance ops - keeps deals fast & clean.

Read our beginners guide on how to do it : coalitioncyber.com/using-osint-... #AML #OSINT #ArtMarket

Experts fear tough rules for the art world — meant to root out criminals — will send business to New York and Hong Kong.

www.politico.eu

OSINT Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Cyber Attacks

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Aug 14

Insurance cyber leaders: must‑read OSINT strategies to prevent/respond to attacks

Strong piece by our @coalitionci.bsky.social cofounders @londoncity325.bsky.social & @nealysart.bsky.social via @osint-community.bsky.social
- especially relevant after Scattered Spider

#OSINT #Cybersecurity

How proactive and reactive OSINT strategies can strengthen cyber resilience before and after major attacks.

osint.uk

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Forensic Focus @forensicfocus.bsky.social · Aug 11

Neal Ysart shares how The Coalition of Cyber Investigators tackles OSINT integrity, complex investment fraud, and the rise of AI-driven scams. #digitalforensics

Neal Ysart, Co-Founder, The Coalition Of Cyber Investigators

Neal Ysart shares how The Coalition of Cyber Investigators tackles OSINT integrity, complex investment fraud, and the rise of AI-driven scams.

www.forensicfocus.com

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The Coalition of Cyber Investigators @coalitionci.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our cofounder @nealysart.bsky.social joins @forensicfocus.bsky.social to discuss professionalising #OSINT, tackling AI‑driven boiler‑room scams, and safeguarding evidential integrity.
www.forensicfocus.com/interviews/n...

Neal Ysart, Co-Founder, The Coalition Of Cyber Investigators - Forensic Focus

Neal Ysart shares how The Coalition of Cyber Investigators tackles OSINT integrity, complex investment fraud, and the rise of AI-driven scams.

www.forensicfocus.com

THEOS Cybernova S2E2 Neal Ysart: From Scotland Yard to Manila—Building a Cross-Border Cyber Investigations Practice - THEOS Cyber | Trusted Cybersecurity Partner in APAC

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Paul Wright @londoncity325.bsky.social · Aug 8

In this episode of THEOS Cybernova, Paul Jackson talks with Neal, founder of MacNeal-LCB & Partners Inc. and co-founder of The Coalition of Cyber Investigators, about how digital forensics and intelligence have transformed investigations.

Listen here: theos-cyber.com/theos-cybern...

Neal reflects on four decades of tackling everything from vice and organised crime to cyber fraud and corporate misconduct. He shares why digital forensics is

theos-cyber.com