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Toddington International Inc.
@toddingtonint.bsky.social
International OSINT, SOCMINT and Online Investigative practitioners and training/consulting specialists. Links don't imply endorsement.
Website: https://www.toddington.com
As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for our clients, partners, followers, and supporters who continue to inspire our mission to help make the world a safer place. Wishing you a warm, restful, and joyful holiday season as we look ahead to the year to come.

~ David Toddington, Founder & CEO
December 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🔍 Curious about OSINT or SOCMINT as a career?

As the field matures, success in 2026 will be shaped by:

🧠 How you think

🧭 How you document and explain findings

⚖️ How you apply ethics and judgment

🎓 How you combine training with experience

👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/so-you-wan...
December 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🎅 Our December OSINT Challenge is on!

Find the clues in this busy street scene:

📍 GPS of the parrot cart
🕰 Approx timeframe
🏛 Names/addresses of buildings

🏆 Win a free TII course license or workshop seat
📆 Deadline: Dec 19, 2025

Details in our December Newsletter:
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December 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🎅 Toddington’s December Newsletter is out!

🔍 Featuring an analysis of X’s new “About this account, a Practical Walkthrough & Real-World Example.

📬 Dive in and stay sharp: mailchi.mp/toddington/t...

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#OSINT #SOCMINT
December 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🔎 Boost your OSINT workflow with Google Programmable Search Engines.

They cut noise, reduce bias, and keep searches focused on trusted sources — plus there are free PSE lists you can use right away.

👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/google-pro...

#OSINT #Investigations
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
💎 A Gem for Investigators Who Don’t Work in Terminal

Not everyone runs OSINT tools in a Linux VM — and that’s okay.

OSINT.rocks offers a browser-based way to explore usernames, emails, phone numbers, domains, and more.

Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/a-gem-for-...

#OSINT #SOCMINT
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🕵️‍♀️ Investigators, here’s your next case.

How much can you uncover from a single image? 📸

🗓 Deadline: November 30, 2025

🏆 Prize: A free license for any one of our e-learning courses or one of our public virtual workshops.

👉 Take the challenge in our November Newsletter
mailchi.mp/toddington/t...
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
📰 TII’s November Newsletter is out!

🔍 #SOCMINT trends
📊 Social media’s investigative value
🎓 Upcoming training
🧩 Open Source Challenge

👉 Read: mailchi.mp/toddington/t...

Stay informed with monthly #OSINT insights & ethical tradecraft.

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November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🕵️‍♀️ Ever heard of knolling? It’s the art of arranging tools so everything’s visible and ready.

For investigators, it’s more than tidy — it’s tactical. Audit. Align. Simplify.

👉 Read how knolling sharpens your #OSINT workflow.

🔗 toddingtonint.substack.com/p/knolling-y...

#Tradecraft #SOCMINT
November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🧩 Emojis aren’t decoration — they’re data.

From 🌿 to 💎, patterns reveal networks, tone, and coded intent.

Learn how investigators interpret emoji use as part of digital fingerprinting in modern #SOCMINT.

🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/emoji-inte...

#Emojis #OSINT #onlineInvestigations
November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🤖 Even the smartest systems can deceive — not by intent, but by design. AI is built for fluency, not factuality.

Learn how to detect and verify false outputs before they mislead your findings.

👉Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/ai-halluci...

#OSINT #Investigations #ArtificialIntelligence
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🔍 Two investigators. Same query. Two different realities.

🌐 Search engines personalize results, shaping what you see and create blind spots. Learn 5 ways to keep your #OSINT investigations objective.

🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/5-ways-to-...

#Investigations #OpenSourceIntelligence
October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🎯 NEW OSINT CHALLENGE

🌐 Where was the photo taken
✈️ What aircraft model is being transported
📝 Tell us how you got there

🏆 Prize: a free course license or seat in a public virtual workshop.

📆 Deadline: October 31, 2025.

👉 TAKE THE CHALLENGE:
🔗 mailchi.mp/38a327014c5c...

#onlineInvestigations
October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
📰 Our October Newsletter is Live!

Explore anonymity, ethics, and investigation.

Inside:

🎭 Digital Masquerade

🧰 6 OSINT Tools

✍️ New Course: Analytical Writing

🕵️‍♀️ OSINT Challenge: Flight Delay

📖 Read: mailchi.mp/38a327014c5c...

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October 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🖋️ A great analyst can uncover powerful intelligence — but if the message isn’t clear, the impact is lost.

TII is developing Analytical Writing Skills for Intelligence Professionals to close that gap.

🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/the-writin...

#OSINT #IntelligenceWriting #SOCMINT
October 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🔍 Behind every file lies a hidden witness — #Metadata.

It’s the hidden layer that reveals who, what, when, and where.

Learn how to find and interpret it using free online tools, ethically and responsibly.

👉 Read more → toddingtonint.substack.com/p/unlocking-...

#OSINT #DigitalInvestigation
October 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🕵️‍♀️ Behind every search box lies a toolkit — the key is knowing how to use it.

🔍 Advanced Google search isn’t about tricks; it’s about clarity, precision & ethical craft.

✅ Learn how #investigators find what others miss.

🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/digital-sl...

#OSINT #SOCMINT
October 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🌟 Mastering Clarity isn’t about seeing more — it’s about seeing without distortion.

Break free from the echo chamber effect and learn how confidence and discernment sharpen every investigation.

Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/mastering-...

#OSINT #CriticalThinking #Investigations
October 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🕵️‍♀️ #OSINT never sleeps. New tools & threats surface every week. The right newsletter keeps you sharp, updated & ahead of the curve.

We’ve curated a list of trusted picks including our very own at Toddington International.

👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/the-invest...

#Investigations
October 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🔎 10 Free Tools for Investigating Emails & Usernames

An email address or a username can unlock hidden accounts, domains, and digital trails.

Here are 10 FREE tools every investigator should know 👇

Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/10-essenti...

#OSINT #OSINTTools #Investigations
September 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🎯 New OSINT Challenge: Sacred Secrets — The Divine Doorway Dilemma

📸 Identify the holy place from a photo

🌍 GPS, address, phone #

🛠️ Show your method

🏆 Win a course license or workshop seat

⏳ Deadline: Sept 30, 2025

Full details in our September Newsletter:
mailchi.mp/b66278da425f...
September 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🚨 Limited-Time: Toddington’s flagship internet #research course is 20% off!

💻 Go beyond Google with professional #OSINT skills.

🛡️ Learn to search smarter, analyze better, and stay safe online.

⏳ Ends Oct 15, 2025 — Save $100 today.

Learn more: www.toddington.com/product/101e...

#Investigation
September 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🕸️ #OSINT is best done with others.

The real strength of investigators comes from their connections.

We’ve curated a list of Discord, Reddit, and LinkedIn groups where you can sharpen your skills and grow!

👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/the-web-of...

#IntelligenceCommunity #OpenSource
September 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🔎 The #DarkWeb is where stolen data, leaks and threats often surface first.

For many investigators, it feels intimidating—but with the right tools and mindset, it’s just another searchable layer of the web.

Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/demystifyi...

#OSINT #SOCMINT #Investigations
September 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🕵️‍♀️ Your browser is your OSINT command center.

We picked the Top 10 browser extensions (5 Firefox, 5 Chromium) based on popularity, investigative utility & time-savings.

🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/browser-po...

#OSINT #SOCMINT #Investigations
September 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM