New video on our YouTube channel!.We dive into the practical side of business intelligence as a process - what to look for, where to search, and how to do it effectively. The video is structured as a checklist, packed with tools and practical tips:.

In many cases, this kind of context can provide valuable insight. The most up-to-date resources for checking BIN/IIN data:.

It consists of the first 6 or 8 digits of the card number. Using the IIN, you can determine:.-The name of the bank.-The country of issue.-The card’s funding type.-The card network (Visa, MasterCard, etc.).-The card category (personal or commercial).-The card level(Gold, Platinum).

However, what is quick and easy to find is the issuing country and bank behind the card. To do that, we need the Issuer Identification Number (IIN), also known as the Bank Identification Number (BIN)—a numeric code defined by ISO 7812.

Sometimes, while gathering information, we come across a bank card number. This often happens with public figures—but not exclusively. Ideally, of course, we’d want to identify the cardholder, but that’s not always possible.

– This is the official database of the European Union Intellectual Property Office. In essence, it offers the same functionality as the previous one, just with a slightly different interface. It also covers the entire world.

– A global trademark database. You can search by full or partial name, image, trademark holder, or country - essentially, every available method. The site allows you to download either individual search results or complete trademark listings by country.

Most countries have their own databases for brands and intellectual property, but there are also international aggregators that allow for faster and more comprehensive searches - especially useful when you're not sure which countries you need to focus on.

Any manufacturer that reaches a certain scale will almost inevitably come up with a brand name (which makes perfect sense), and once they do, the next step is usually to register it.

When researching a company's operations, one key aspect to pay attention to is what the company actually produces. This becomes especially important if the products are marketed under the company’s own brand or trademark.

– A custom Google search engine that pulls from 10 camera directories. You can search by city or keyword. – A map of surveillance cameras, not just public ones. It shows the cam’s exact location, viewing direction, and angle.

– A more curated map of cams. Not as extensive, but useful because each cam is labeled (tourism, industrial, landscape, etc.). – Windy’s map of tourist cams. The list updates dynamically based on the map view.

– One of the largest collections of webcams around the globe. Browse by list or via the map. – Another catalog with a preview image, map location, and a short description of what the camera shows.

That said, it doesn’t mean live cams can’t ever be useful. In the right moment, they might give you just the perspective you need. So it’s worth knowing where to look when that moment comes:.

I could only remember a couple of situations where a camera just happened to be in the right place, and even then, it only helped with getting a rough sense of the area or checking what was happening in real time.

When I started writing this post, I tried to recall even a single case where public live cams played a key role in achieving a goal—and honestly, I couldn’t 😄.

– A treasure trove of statistical data. Choose a country and access:. -Population by cities and regions.-Administrative divisions.-Transport infrastructure.-Industry stats.-Historic data trends in table format.

Here are two excellent resources for just that:. 🌍 – Select a country and get a comprehensive visual guide:. -Flags and maps.-Architecture styles.-Road signs and lane markings.-Vehicle license plates.-Topography.And more.

Sure, there are seasoned pros who can recognize a city from a single rooftop or know Australia’s road signs by heart. But for most OSINT practitioners—especially hobbyists—it’s not about remembering everything. It’s about knowing where to look it up.

When you’re trying to geolocate something, every detail matters. Often, it’s the smallest clue—a road marking, a license plate format, a style of streetlamp—that points you in the right direction.