Backlinks for OSINT Investigations

OPSEC, Generating Leads, Propaganda Campaign Identification & Beyond

Backlinks to a webpage can be a treasure trove for OSINT Investigations. A backlink is an incoming hyperlink from one web page to another website. In marketing analysis, backlinks may show a "vote of confidence" or support from one resource to another. For OSINT Investigations they can assist with source vetting of reliability and credibility, provide OPSEC insights, generate new investigative leads, show affiliated actors and supporters, provide news resources on a particular concept, and provide web page audience analysis insights. In addition, if the backlinks are to a social media platform, backlinks can often provide active user accounts affiliated with a platform.

On OPSEC, As the Russian proverb goes, "Доверяй, но проверяй" (trust, but verify) - OSINT SME Sarah Womer jumps past trust and gets right down to verify and who is engaged with the source. The verification process should be a routine, streamlined part of your Operational Security practice and for generating new investigative leads. Let Sarah show you how!