We've missed you and thought it would be cool if we got together to
#OSINT4Good
. Also, raising money for
@OSPASafeEscape
! Excited to be running a virtual Search Party CTF next weekend with half of all ticket sales going to OSE.
The 2021.1 release of our OSINT VM is here! This is a major release which includes a new menu, default browser change (Chromium) and a new updater process. Check out our wiki on GitHub for official release notes, guides, and more!
VM Download:
We were so proud to see our global community come together for a 6 hour
#MissingCTF
and use the power of
#OSINTForGood
to generate all of these important leads! The TL team is now working to generate valuable intelligence reports for Law Enforcement using these
#OSINT
findings!
Amazing
#OSINTForGood
effort at today's
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
!
Our contestants produced quality
#OSINT
on 5 missing persons cases across 4 countries, and our fantastic volunteer judge team did truly great work verifying all 7615 of these OSINT submissions!!!
@adithyan_ak
Using
#OSINT
to investigate someone without their consent or law enforcement’s request for the public’s help is unethical and would never be something we’d endorse at Trace Labs. This is the farthest thing from
#OSINTForGood
Did someone say OSINT VM? New release featuring more
@obsdmd
integration and more cool stuff on the horizon. You can download pre-built images for VMWare and Virtualbox here:
PRs welcome as well as feature request via Issues
Congrats to team "TheManyHatsClub" on taking 1st place! You will get
@hunchly
licenses and access to the
@offsectraining
online
#PWK
Training with an
#OSCP
exam attempt! Also, thank you to all the contestants (Nearly 200) that joined us today, you rock!
Congrats to our
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
Grand Prize Winners!!!
1st place & Black Badge Winners - Shandyman & The Three Half-Pints
2nd Place & Silver Badge Winners - Password Inspection Agency
3rd Place & Bronze Badge Winners - The M4nd4l0rians
#OSINT
#OSINTForGood
#VirtualCTF
Congrats to our Global
#MissingCTF
winners!
1st place - TheManyHatsClub
2nd Place - Shandyman & The Three Half-Pints
3rd Place - Jabberwocky
We are proud to see our global
#OSINTForGood
community's growth from our last global event, growing from 200 to 400 contestants!
Next virtual
@tracelabs
#OSINT
Search Party is on Saturday, 11 February!
All are welcome to participate, and more details will be released over the coming weeks. We wanted to give everyone plenty of time to prep. Mark you calendar and spread the word!
#osint4good
We were so proud to see our community come together for our Global
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
and use the power of
#OSINTForGood
to generate all of these important leads! Our team is now compiling valuable intelligence reports for Law Enforcement with these
#OSINT
findings!
Comment sections of forum/social media posts can be a gold mine for OSINT. One of our contestants just uncovered a comment from an AirBNB operator, stating a missing person stayed at their AirBNB recently! Learn more about leveraging AirBNB for OSINT here:
How do I get started with
#OSINT
? What tools do I use? What OS?
The answer is: Load up our NEW
#OSINTVM
pre-configured with OSINT tools based off
@kalilinux
!
Shout out to our OSINT VM team
@jasonkregting
Swetha Balla, Paul "Krkn" D for their efforts!
The 2020.2.1 release of our
#OSINTVM
is here! This release includes a minor fix + a brand new wiki on our GitHub which also has release notes, guides, and more!
VM Download:
Wiki:
#OSINT
#Linux
#Tools
Excited to rollout a refreshed version of our
#OSINT
focused
#VM
packed full of tools and bookmarks suggested by the community.
You can download the OVA here:
Or build from source:
Or build a Pi image:
Great news! We're going to be live and in person at
@defcon
31. We'll be running a CTF in the contest area, giving out swag, making friends and doing
#OSINT4Good
For everything DC related check out our blog post:
It's here! The 3rd edition of our Global Remote Missing CTF on Sat Feb 1 10PM-4AM UTC! Contestants globally will be working to crowdsource
#OSINT
on missing persons cases!
Prizes for the top two teams sponsored by
@offsectraining
@hunchly
@spiderfoot
!
ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT: We are excited to announce a limited edition
#Darknet
Workshop Series with
@levitannin
! Kicking things off with an 8 hour Darknet
#OSINT
#Investigations
adventure on Sat Sept 12 3PM-11PM UTC!
This is one you don't want to miss!
With our upcoming Global
#MissingCTF
on Apr 11, we've received multiple requests for the MP case of
#CaroleBaskin
's husband
#DonLewis
. Because of this, and with LE asking the public for new leads, we will be including this case during next week's event!
#OSINT
#OSINTForGood
Working this case most recently with
@NCPTF8
last week, we are very happy to hear of the safe return of Julia Mann to her family. Thank you to all our members who assisted in the search for Julia!
"Our prayers have been answered and our precious Julia is safe. She showed up at a grocery store in Louisville, Kentucky this morning and asked an officer to call her mom and dad. We want to thank everyone who cared about Julia and shared her story."
Just because it's Open doesn't mean it isn't useful. Even Law Enforcement leverages
#OSINT
in their investigations.
@NicoleBeckwith
gives us some amazing insight in to this area:
#OSINT4Good
We wanted to take a moment to personally thank everyone for their efforts in yesterday’s
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
.
To all the contestants and judges who donated their time and OSINT skills to assist law enforcement in their missing persons cases, we appreciate you! 1/7
We are excited to announce our new partnership with
@offsectraining
to bring you
#PWK
online training with
#OSCP
exam attempt for up to 3 members of the top placed team at select
#MissingCTF
events (Including our Global Remote CTF)
We were so proud to see our community come together for another Global
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
and use the power of
#OSINTForGood
to generate many valuable leads on missing persons cases! Valuable intelligence reports are now being compiled to share directly with Law Enforcement!
Amazing
#OSINTForGood
effort at today's
@CONINT_io
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
! Our contestants produced quality
#OSINT
on 5 missing persons cases, and our fantastic volunteer judge team did truly great work verifying all 4575 of these OSINT submissions!!!
We were so proud to see our global TL community come together for 6 hours and use the power of
#OSINTForGood
to generate all of these important leads! The TL team is now working to generate valuable intelligence reports for Law Enforcement using these
#OSINT
findings!
Amazing
#OSINTForGood
effort at yesterday's
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
2021.06 event!
Our contestants produced quality
#OSINT
on 4 missing persons cases across 3 countries, and our fantastic volunteer judge team did truly great work verifying all 7021 of these OSINT submissions!!!
Trace Labs has opened registration for its first global OSINT CTF for Missing Persons. Contestants and missing persons from around the world. Limited spots available.
Another CTF in the books.
A huge thank you to everyone that participated. We look forward to growing the community and the mission.
Can't wait for the next virtual CTF and to see you all
@defcon
#osint
#osintForGood
#ctf
Just over one hour to go in our Global
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
!
We've seen amazing submissions form multiple teams, with out of the box OSINT Techniques! Keep up the great work everyone!
#OSINT
#OSINTForGood
Lots of planning going on behind the scenes in the Trace Labs Core Team for exciting new community initiatives. Stay tuned over the coming months!
#OSINT
#Community
#OSINTForGood
Our
#OSINTVM
2020.02 release is here!
Highlight of changes:
✔️New tools included based on community feedback including Recon-ng
✔️OVA size reduced from 5.1G to 3.6G
✔️Updated
#OSINT
Bookmarks
Read more about this release in our blog post!
We were so proud to see our community come together for another Global
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
and use the power of
#OSINTForGood
to generate many valuable leads on missing persons cases! Valuable intelligence reports are now being compiled to share directly with Law Enforcement!
@adithyan_ak
Kindly remove this reference to this documentary about us from your blog please. We do not want readers to think that your actions are a reflection of what we do at Trace Labs
We made
#DEFCON
goon exclusive poker chips this year and were distributing them to show our appreciation.
As the goons were even more awesome with last nights
@defcon
evac, we really want to make sure these get distributed to goons.
Amazing
#OSINTForGood
progress being made by all teams! Team Shandyman and Password Inspection Agency fighting it out for 1st place too. Looks like it's going to go right down to the wire 😎😎😎
#OSINT
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 Join us for the next
#TraceLabs
Global Virtual Search Party CTF on Jan 27th! 🌐🔍
We've made improvements for a safer, more respectful experience.
For full details, check our other socials or visit ➡️
#osint4good
Just because you aren't at
@defcon
31 doesn't mean you have to miss the Search Party CTF.
#OSINT4Good
We depend on volunteers working behind the scenes to vet intel as it's submitted.
Great way to network and learn
Wow. Another Search Party CTF in the books. We can't think of a better way to spend our Saturday than hanging out with old friends, making new ones and using our collective skills for good.
Thank you to everyone who competed and THANK YOU to all of our volunteer judges.
#OSINT
Tickets for
@Tracelabs
February 11
#OSINT
Search Party Event will go on sale tomorrow. Available through Eventbrite for $20. You can keep an eye on and follow us on Eventbrite for when sales go live:
#OSINT4Good
#CTF
Our first live
#CTF
@defcon
since 2019 and the teams all did great!
A huge congratulations to our MVO Winner along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
MVO: 0x4rk0's Squad
1st: The Eff Ess Bees
2nd: B!Berlin
3rd: People of OSINT Land
Excited to announce our 2nd edition of the Global Remote Missing CTF! Come join us on Saturday July 13th for an 8 hour CTF where contestants from around the world will gather OSINT to generate new leads on active missing persons investigations!
With our new website launched, it is also the beginning of regular sharing of
#OSINT
blogs curated from talented members of the Trace Labs community!
Our first blog to kick things off is "Thinking outside the box – Data Breaches" written by
@ex16x41
!
Our 2nd edition of the Global remote
#MissingCTF
is just two weeks away! Grab your tickets and join us in gathering
#OSINT
on missing persons from across the globe!
Excited to announce our 2nd edition of the Global Remote Missing CTF! Come join us on Saturday July 13th for an 8 hour CTF where contestants from around the world will gather OSINT to generate new leads on active missing persons investigations!
Amazing
#OSINTForGood
effort at today's
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
2021.08
@defcon
contest!
Our contestants produced quality
#OSINT
on 4 missing persons cases and our fantastic volunteer judge team did truly great work verifying all 6023 of these OSINT submissions!!!
Congrats to our
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
2021.08
@defcon
edition Grand Prize Winners!
1st place & Black Badge & Most Valuable OSINT (MVO) - Federal Bureau of OH SHINT
2nd Place & Silver Badge - Dwayne “The Sock” Johnson
3rd Place & Bronze Badge - Delaware
#OSINT
#OSINTForGood
1/4
ANNOUNCEMENT: Today we are announcing new changes in the Trace Labs leadership team! After 3+ years of service,
@AK47Intel
and
@jamesliolios
will be retiring from their Director roles at Trace Labs to pass on the torch to
@human_decoded
!
Want to become a better Online investigator? Check out the
@osintcombine
Academy on demand
#OSINT
courses! Learn everything from
#SOCMINT
to
#DarkWeb
to
#CryptoOSINT
!
Use promo code TLSUPPORT at checkout for a 15% discount on any course.
Another amazing CTF in the books. We were honored that so many people took time out of their day to help out not only the
@TraceLabs
mission but also
@OSPASafeEscape
. Look at these metrics from last night's event. Congratulations to our top placing teams!
#OSINT4Good
New interactive virtual course from
@C_3PJoe
called "Intro to Missing People OSINT"! This is the perfect crash course to get you ready for a Missing CTF geared towards beginners/intermediates. Sessions run Jan 14/25. Promo code: TraceLabs15 for 15% off:
What exactly is a
@TraceLabs
? Well, if you're attending
@defcon
you can meet us and find out. We'll be giving out swag, compliments and generally good vibes. Oh, also running a Search Party CTF. Find out more at:
#osint
#osint4good
#ctf
#defcon
It's back! Join our OSINT Meme contest with chances to win tix for our upcoming Global
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
2021.02 event on Sat Feb 20!
Rules:
1. Memes must be tasteful and
#OSINT
related
2. Tweet your meme with
#OSINTMeme
and tag
@TraceLabs
3. Deadline Feb 14 11:59PM EDT
ANNOUNCEMENT: Today marks the official launch of our NEW podcast "Breadcrumbs" hosted by
@human_decoded
! EP1 features an interview with
@ex16x41
on Data Breaches!
SUBSCRIBE NOW:
Apple:
Spotify:
Transistor:
We were honoured to host the first ever joint Missing CTF with
@SANSInstitute
at SANS CDI 2019!
We had 90+ participants working together to crowdsource
#OSINT
on 12 missing persons cases over 2 days, generating over 400 leads!
A big congrats to our winners - Team TechHunters!
1/4 PUBLIC STATEMENT: It has come to our attention that a volunteer within Trace Labs has been engaging in inappropriate behavior towards members in our community. A number of individuals have come forward with evidence of this volunteer’s behavior, and...
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're now opening our Call For Content (CFC) to the
#OSINT
community!
Do you have an OSINT technique/tool/topic you want to blog about or create video on? Then submit to our CFC & join the company of TL bloggers
@AccessOSINT
&
@ex16x41
!
Congrats to our
#OSINTSearchParty
#CTF
2020.08 Grand Prize Winners!
1st place & Black Badge Winners - Password Inspection Agency
2nd Place & Silver Badge Winners - Shandyman & The Three Half-Pints
3rd Place & Bronze Badge Winners - The M4nd4l0rians
#OSINT
#OSINTForGood
Our Global OSINT CTF Def Con edition has officially ended! We want to thank everyone who volunteered their time today to do
#OSINT4good
! Stay tuned for announcements on our next upcoming CTF.
We are 4 and a half hours into our Global Missing CTF IV with 550+ contestants, 230 teams, and 6000+ submissions! Everyone is doing a fantastic job. Keep up the great OSINTing!
#OSINTForGood
#OSINT
#MissingCTF
#VirtualCTF
#CTF
Congratulations to our winners of the 2021.11 Search Party CTF! Huge Shoutout to our top placing teams:
Most Valuable OSINT Award: Aria
1st Place: Dwayne "The Sock" Johnson
2nd Place: B!Berlin
3rd Place: Shandyman & The Three Half Pints
And everyone that competed!
#OSINT