IT Forensics · OSINT
Documenting traces of identity theft using OSINT – Forensically tracing the misuse of other people’s identity data
The misuse of other people’s identity details – for example, through fake profiles or fraudulent registrations – often leaves traces that are visible to the public.
As part of our work on existing cases, we carry out structured investigations into the extent to which the identity of an affected individual or organisation is being misused in public.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.
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We investigate publicly available sources for evidence of identity fraud and document the findings in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
This is how evidence of identity theft is documented
SpiderFoot is used to systematically search publicly accessible platforms for instances of misuse of the identity details of the individual or organisation concerned; any findings are documented using forensic methods.
Why is documenting evidence of identity theft relevant from a forensic perspective?
Comprehensive, forensically verifiable documentation is often a prerequisite for successfully reporting a case of abuse to the relevant platform or authority.
Prompt recording is also important, as content created in bad faith is often altered or deleted at short notice.
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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „Documenting traces of identity theft using OSINT"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to complement your IT forensic, legal or in-house enquiries.
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