Welcome to our 8th OSINT exercise created by Sofia Santos. This time, I had to leverage a tool I don't normally get to use and get familiar with a web extension that facilitated text translations within articles. Let's start our investigation. OSINT Exercise #008 Task briefing:The large photo below was taken from a page of... Continue Reading →
Sofia Santos’s OSINT Exercise #007
Today we will look at Gralhix's seventh OSINT exercise. So far, each challenge has brought a unique blend of critical thinking, creativity, and research techniques, making them both engaging and rewarding to solve. Let's take a look at today's challenge. OSINT Exercise #007 Task briefing:The photo below was taken a few years ago in a... Continue Reading →
Mrs. OSINT Practice Challenges
While digging for more training, I found this new website - Mrs. OSINT - offering geolocation challenges like the ones we have completed up to this point. At the time of this writing, there are only three challenges available. The first two are designed solely for practice, allowing users to get a feel for the... Continue Reading →
Sofia Santos’s OSINT Exercise #006
We have made it to our sixth OSINT exercise. Even though it was labeled as easy for both beginners and experienced investigators, this one was a bit of a challenge for me. I was not very familiar with a tool that was required to verify sources and it took me some time to figure out... Continue Reading →
Sofia Santo’s OSINT Exercise #005
Welcome to the fifth geolocation exercise created by Sofia Santos. If you just found my blog and enjoy geolocation topics, I invite you to read my previous posts. Join me on this exciting journey to learn more about geolocation. Task briefing:The image below is a screenshot from a zoo live cam. It was taken on... Continue Reading →
Sofia Santo’s OSINT Exercise #004
Today's adventure will take us all the way to an island in Micronesia. We have been given a picture of the island, and below is our mission. Task briefing:This is a photo of a resort located on an island. a) What is the name of the resort?b) What are the coordinates of the island?c) In which... Continue Reading →
Sofia Santo’s OSINT Exercise #003
Welcome again to Cyber-Jot. Today we will be solving our third OSINT exercise from Sofia Santos. As we dive into this exercise, we will not only apply what we have learned from previous exercises but also explore new techniques and tools that can aid in our research. Task briefing:In April 2017 Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, the... Continue Reading →
Secure Your Network: Simple Steps to Change Router Passwords
Today, we'll be discussing a critical security issue that affects many Wi-Fi routers: the use of default credentials. These factory-set usernames and passwords are often left unchanged by users, creating an easy entry point for cybercriminals. Default credentials are widely known and can be easily exploited by attackers to gain control over the router and... Continue Reading →
Sofia Santos’s OSINT Exercise #002
This is our second geolocation exercise from Sofia Santo's blog. If you enjoy reading about this kind of investigation, make sure you read my previous post as well and stay tuned for more. OSINT Exercise #002 Task briefing:The photo below was shared on social media. It clearly depicts a train station.Please answer the following questions:... Continue Reading →
Sofia Santos’s OSINT Exercise #001
Today, I want to share a useful resource I found while learning about Open-Source Intelligence. Sofia Santos has a blog with OSINT exercises for readers to complete. Currently, there are 31 exercises available, each with different levels of difficulty. This year I decided to polish my geolocating skills. This was perfect for me, but there... Continue Reading →

