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Sector035

@sector035.bsky.social

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Doing #OSINT before it was cool 😎 Just arrived, slowly settling on here.

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Oct 19

I have taken some time off lately, and utterly enjoyed it! But it was about time I did some writing again... No Week in #OSINT yet, but something else.

Because I wanted to share my thoughts on what I call "black box OSINT" tools 👇

sector035.nl/articles/bla...

About Black Box (CL)OSINT Tools

Within the last decade or so I have the feeling that 'OSINT' simply has become a buzzword, and loads of companies and startups wan

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · 11h

Awesome dude! I am also getting some ideas, and really want to start writing again too... Had to take some time off, and thoroughly enjoyed it 😎

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Benjamin Strick @bendobrown.bsky.social · 2d

I made a newsletter. I went overboard with detail, but I love sharing #OSINT tips and tricks.

I've covered:
- Innovations & resources.
- Free detailed aerial imagery tool.
- DIY power grid map.
- Analysis of leaked data on mass censorship & surveillance.
osintfieldnotes.substack.com/p/osint-fiel...

OSINT Field Notes #1 - DIY Power Grid Map, Great Firewall Leak & Birds Eye View Tool

Technical teardown on how to make a custom KML for power grids. Plus: tracking tiny ships, detailed aerial views and a case file on the Geedge leaks. Read time: 8 min.

osintfieldnotes.substack.com

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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 1d

New from 404 Media: the Discord hack is every users' worst nightmare. Yesterday the hackers started posting Discord users' selfies, identity documents, email addresses, phone numbers, more. I watched in real time. This is risk of tech storing ID for age verification
www.404media.co/the-discord-...

The Discord Hack is Every Users’ Worst Nightmare

A hack impacting Discord’s age verification process shows in stark terms the risk of tech companies collecting users’ ID documents. Now the hackers are posting peoples’ IDs and other sensitive informa...

www.404media.co

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Sancho @sancho.bsky.social · 12h

Love em or hate em, this is some good stuff. I hope they actually get into the hands of those that have been targeted or are likely targets.

ваят @denbib.bsky.social · 12h

Apple is planning a special initiative featuring iPhone 17 with Memory Integrity Enforcement. To rapidly make this defense available to those targeted by mercenary spyware, the company will provide a thousand iPhone 17 devices to civil society organizations.

security.apple.com/blog/apple-s...

A major evolution of Apple Security Bounty, with the industry's top awards for the most advanced research - Apple Security Research

Today we’re announcing the next major chapter for Apple Security Bounty, featuring the industry’s highest rewards — up to $2 million and a maximum payout in excess of $5 million — expanded research ca...

security.apple.com

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Jul 30

I am planning a return... Some time this year... Just not sure when exactly, since I am extremely busy and don't want to end up burned out due to an overload of 'commitments' 😶

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Jun 29

Uhm, for being nr 3085 that makes that joke in the pas 7,5 years over at Quiztime? While not reading the original question?

Hmmm... Lemme think about that for a minute... 🤔

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Jun 29

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Jun 27

I don't know... It's not my puzzle ¯\(ツ)/¯ But I'll ask later on. But wouldn't surprise me if you are spot on, or really close 👍

Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Jun 26

===== SPOILER BARRIER =====

a man wearing an orange backpack is standing in a pile of rocks

ALT: a man wearing an orange backpack is standing in a pile of rocks

media.tenor.com

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Jun 26

Quiz along with
@quiztime.bsky.social
and follow the team:

@trbrtc.bsky.social @dondude.bsky.social @mahrko.de @kollege.bsky.social @fstegers.bsky.social @tlmn.bsky.social @larswienand.bsky.social @juliabayer.bsky.social

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Jun 26

Welcome to @quiztime.bsky.social with today's #ThursdayQuiz

📍 Can you find out where this photo was taken?

Not the "general area", or name of this place.

I mean: The coördinate where the photographer stood 😎

📞 Reply just to me with your answer
🗣️ Reply further in this thread to collaborate

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · May 15

And I dont visit often enough... It's a beautiful town 🤗

Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · May 15

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a man wearing glasses is holding a lantern with a light inside of it

ALT: a man wearing glasses is holding a lantern with a light inside of it

media.tenor.com

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · May 15

Quiz along with @quiztime.bsky.social and follow the team:

@trbrtc.bsky.social @dondude.bsky.social @mahrko.de @kollege.bsky.social @fstegers.bsky.social @tlmn.bsky.social @larswienand.bsky.social @juliabayer.bsky.social

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · May 15

Welcome to @quiztime.bsky.social with today's #ThursdayQuiz

📍 Can you find out where this photo was taken?

📞 Reply just to me with your answer
🗣️ Reply further in this threa to collaborate

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tlmn @tlmn.bsky.social · May 14

Happy #WednesdayQuiz @quiztime.bsky.social
everyone!

Can you tell me where exactly this photo was taken?
The event should be easy ...

✅ Solutions below the GIF👇🏻
📝 Explain your solution
🔄 Repost if you ❤️ it or for help
🥳 Have fun!

A cyclist on front of a mural depicting red flowers

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · May 1

Some nice first thoughts! 👍 Not going to help out until later today, but good luck! This might be a tricky one 😉

Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · May 1

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Can you get to the other side of the fence, and show us what's there?

a dog is running through a red fence in a field

ALT: a dog is running through a red fence in a field

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · May 1

Quiz along with @quiztime.bsky.social and follow the team:

@trbrtc.bsky.social @dondude.bsky.social @mahrko.de @kollege.bsky.social @fstegers.bsky.social @tlmn.bsky.social @larswienand.bsky.social @juliabayer.bsky.social

Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · May 1

Welcome to @quiztime.bsky.social with today's #ThursdayQuiz

📍 Can you pinpoint where exactly this photo was taken?

📞 Reply just to me with an answer
🗣️ Reply to all to collaborate

A path, a fence, and some sort of structure. Where could this be?

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Apr 17

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a man pushing a cart in a store with a woman behind him

ALT: a man pushing a cart in a store with a woman behind him

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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Apr 17

Solutions below the spoiler please👇

Need help? Why not ask the #Quiztime crew?

@larswienand.bsky.social @tlmn.bsky.social @fstegers.bsky.social @juliabayer.bsky.social @mahrko.de @dondude.bsky.social @trbrtc.bsky.social @kollege.bsky.social

Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social · Apr 17

It's time for a very simple #Thursdayquiz! But hey, new people need to start somewhere, right?

Back to basic 🕵️‍♂️

I won't be responding today anymore, so take your time... It's not a race after all!

🤝 Reply all = collaboration
👇 Reply in thread = answers
🔃 Retweet = invite others...

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tlmn @tlmn.bsky.social · Apr 9

Happy #WednesdayQuiz @quiztime.bsky.social 🥳

Just reached the terminus of this train 🚊 ride round trip.

1️⃣ Where am I?
2️⃣ Where did I go?

✅ Solutions below the GIF👇🏻
📝 Explain your solution
🔄 Repost if you ❤️ it or for help
🥳 Have fun!

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Women In Cybersecurity Community Association @womenofwicca.bsky.social · Apr 9

🍕 Want to speak at WHY2025, WICCON or another tech event but don’t know where to start? Join CFPizza on May 9 in Amersfoort (or online)! Get help with your CFP, presentation skills & confidence. RSVP now! www.meetup.com/wicca...

#PublicSpeaking #Infosec #Cybersecurity #HackerCommunity

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