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THE ALGORITHMIC ANXIETY MACHINE | You can expose the social media algorithm dangers with OSINT
If you want to know why teens feel broken, watch a fresh account for thirty minutes. It starts with jokes and ends in panic attacks, body shame, and self-diagnosis. Kids aren’t searching for this. The algorithm is choosing their emotions for them, one scroll at a time

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
3 days ago6 min read
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When HUMINT Forgot the Internet: Why Human Intelligence Needs OSINT More Than Ever
Human intelligence is powerful, but incomplete without digital validation. Based on real-world investigations, this blog explores why HUMINT operators, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies must embed OSINT to verify assets, expose hidden online behaviors, prevent deception, and generate trustworthy intelligence in a hybrid, global threat landscape.

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Nov 236 min read
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Practical Steps to Secure a Job in OSINT for Analysts, Investigators, Developers, and Instructors
Breaking into the OSINT field can feel overwhelming, whether you want to become an analyst, investigator, developer, or instructor. The path is clearer once you understand key roles, essential skills, and how to position yourself. With the right training, networking, and a targeted resume, applying for an OSINT job becomes far easie

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Nov 194 min read
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Unlocking the Potential of Raw Data Analysis in OSINT
You’ve got mountains of data at your fingertips. But how do you turn that raw chaos into sharp, actionable intelligence? That’s where data analysis for OSINT comes in. It’s not just a buzzword or a fancy tool. It's the secret weapon that transforms scattered bits of information into a clear, strategic advantage. If you’re serious about cracking cases, tracking threats, or securing cyberspace, mastering this skill is non-negotiable.

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Nov 174 min read
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OSINT Analysis Intelligence Report Writing
Intelligence reports turn raw OSINT data into actionable insight. After two decades in the field, one lesson stands out: collection means nothing without clear communication. The real value lies in analysis, connecting patterns, interpreting meaning, and shaping evidence into a coherent narrative. Effective reports guide decision-makers with clarity, structure, and purpose, tailored to the audience’s needs.

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Nov 1711 min read
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Black Swans in OSINT: Why We Keep Missing the Impossible
The biggest threat in OSINT isn’t lack of data. It’s ego.
The moment you think you understand the dataset, you stop learning from it.
The moment you think you can’t be surprised, you stop being useful.
Black Swans don’t hide, they just look irrelevant until they change everything.
Your dashboard doesn’t need more data.
It needs more doubt.

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Nov 413 min read
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