IT Forensics · OSINT
Investigating previous damage using OSINT – forensically analysing publicly documented previous damage
Previous damage to an insured item can sometimes be verified through publicly available sources such as sales advertisements, press articles or social media posts.
As part of existing insurance investigations, we carry out structured research into publicly available information regarding previous claims.
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.
Our services
We investigate publicly available information on a relevant subject or matter to identify any evidence of previous damage and document the findings in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
How a pre-claim investigation is carried out
Publicly available sources such as sales platforms, web archives and social media are systematically checked for previous mentions of the relevant item; any findings are documented with a timestamp and source.
Why is the investigation into previous claims relevant from a forensic perspective?
Evidence of a previously documented claim may be crucial for the correct assessment of a current claim.
The timing of a previous claim is also relevant from a forensic perspective in order to assess its connection with the claim currently being reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „researching previous claims using OSINT"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to complement your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries.
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