Open Source Intelligence The Shadow of Ruptly: Investigating the Digital Footprints of Viory July 21, 2026 Nana "In the age of misinformation, the line between fact and fiction is blurrier than ever." This sentiment, shared by the Abu Dhabi-registered video news agency Viory on LinkedIn in April…
Open Source Intelligence The Shadow Fleet’s Silent Harvest: Tracking the Grumant’s Illicit Grain Route July 20, 2026 Dwi Wanna By Bellingcat Investigation Team In a sophisticated display of maritime deception, the bulk carrier Grumant (IMO: 9385879) has emerged as a focal point in the ongoing effort to monitor the…
Open Source Intelligence The Shadow Player: How a Padel Court in Dubai Exposed a Key Kinahan Cartel Lieutenant July 19, 2026 Evan Lee Salim This article is the result of a collaboration with The Sunday Times. You can find their corresponding piece here. Introduction: The Mirage of Wellness Every Friday evening, the brochure promises…
Open Source Intelligence The Digital Shadow: Unmasking the Crypto Entrepreneur Behind a Global Hub for Non-Consensual Imagery July 18, 2026 Evan Lee Salim This investigation is a joint collaboration between Bellingcat and the New Zealand news outlet The Press. Content warning: This article contains discussions of non-consensual sexually explicit content and child sexual…
Media Business Models The Shadow of the Prairieland Case: How Dissent Became "Domestic Terrorism" June 30, 2026 Layla Zulfa As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the contrast between the official narrative of American liberty and the grim reality unfolding in Texas courtrooms could…
