Digital Footprint

Open-source investigations, fact-checking, and practical guidance on digital security and counterparty verification

• Social Engineering: How to Recognize Scammers and Protect Your Data

  Hackers are less likely to hack systems and increasingly 'hack' people. Learn how social engineering methods work and how to avoid becoming a victim.

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  Information about our project, mission, and values.

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  Official privacy policy and personal data processing rules.

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• What is OSINT: how to search for information in open sources like a professional

  Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become a key tool for modern investigations, business analytics, and fact-checking. We explain how this method works and what basic tools are available to everyone.

• Counterparty Check: Free Russian Registers for Business Analysis

  How to check a legal entity for reliability before concluding a deal? A detailed review of official and free databases of the Russian Federation.

• How to protect your Telegram account from hijacking: a step-by-step guide

  The security of personal correspondence and channels in messengers is becoming critically important. We explain how to set up maximum protection for your Telegram account.

• The Anatomy of a Fake: How to Verify Internet News in 5 Minutes

  Every day we encounter hundreds of news stories, many of which turn out to be manipulations or outright lies. We break down simple fact-checking methods available to everyone.

• The company's digital footprint: how to find out all the ins and outs of a business in 10 minutes

  Every company leaves an extensive footprint on the internet: from domain history and hidden contacts to employee reviews. We explain how to collect a dossier on a company using open sources.

• How to Delete Your Digital Footprint: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Completely disappearing from the internet is almost impossible, but minimizing the amount of information about yourself is achievable. Here's how to delete old accounts, clear caches, and hide your data.

• Dark Web and Data Leaks: How to Know if Your Passwords are Being Sold

  Millions of passwords leak online every day. We explain how the shadow data market works, the risks for ordinary users, and how to check your emails for breaches.

• File Metadata: How an Ordinary Photo Reveals Your Location

  Every smartphone photo contains hidden information: coordinates, date, phone model. We explain how EXIF analysis works and how to clean files before sending them.