Summary of Reddit Comments on "OSINT cases"

Kase (OSINT)

• "Their first case, The Betrayal is free."
  • Users need skills to complete cases, as Kase provides hints but not outright solutions.
  • Some cases involve finding small clues, resembling a game-like experience rather than pure OSINT.
• "I'm currently doing the first free one and finding it cool."
  • Beginner-friendly and engaging for users with no training.
• "I am looking for help with Kase scenarios sinister obsession."

Kase Pros and Cons:

• Pros:

  • Offers free introductory case.
  • Provides practice for OSINT skills.
  • Engaging and game-like experience.

• Cons:

  • Hints provided may not be sufficient for all users.
  • Some cases might not align directly with traditional OSINT tasks.

Amazon Photos (for facial recognition)

• "[Amazon Photos] allows unlimited photo uploads and has facial recognition."
  • Useful for quickly sifting through thousands of photos.
  • Can match a large number of photos to a face, aiding in grouping similar photos.

Ignite the Right (used for identifying individuals)

• "Using [Ignite the Right] to identify individuals like Nazis who marched in Charlottesville in 2017."
  • Combines facial recognition and other OSINT techniques for identification.
  • Helps confirm IDs before publishing information.

Facial Recognition Tools for OSINT:

• Pros:

  • Used by various industries, including law enforcement, insurance investigations, and AI face model testing.
  • Helps in locating suspects, identifying individuals on social media, and grouping photos effectively.

• Cons:

  • Raises ethical concerns and privacy issues.
  • May not always be accurate, necessitating manual verification in certain scenarios.

General Comments:

• "look into intelligence, not OSINT."
  • Intelligence profession is broader than OSINT and relies on unclassified sources.
• "Dealing with uncomfortable topics in private intel sector."
  • Individuals may need to work on projects they are not morally aligned with.
  • Researching company culture before joining can help in choosing suitable projects.

Case Management for OSINT:

• "Is Case Management a PITA for OSINT?"
  • Case Management tools like Kase are useful for organizing OSINT investigations.
• "Is there an option to export case data in Kase?"
  • Users request features like exporting data for review on separate devices or sharing with colleagues.
• "Case number identifier format in Kase."
  • Users inquire about standard practices in case numbering for investigations.

Reflection on Society and Crime:

• "Facial recognition legality and societal impact."
  • Discussions around the legality and implications of facial recognition technology.
• "Challenging perceived crime rates and biases."
  • Divergent views on crime statistics, bias, and fearmongering in societal debates.