open-source intelligence

American  

[oh-puhn-sawrs in-tel-i-juhns] / ˈoʊ pənˌsɔrs ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəns /

Or OSINT

noun

1. intelligence arrived at by gathering and analyzing information that is publicly available on a particular matter of interest.

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open-source intelligence

Citing open-source intelligence and government officials, several news outlets have concluded that the strike in Minab most likely was carried out by the United States.

From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2026

Brady Africk, an open-source intelligence researcher, noted an "increase in manipulated satellite imagery" appearing on social media in the wake of major events including the Middle East war.

From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026

“In order to minimize casualties on the PLA side, they have to use robotic systems as a first wave of attack,” said Sunny Cheung, an open-source intelligence expert at the Washington think tank Jamestown Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

But through a combination of open-source intelligence, undercover research, and information from a former member of his network, we traced him to a middle class neighbourhood in Dubai - Jumeirah Village Circle.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025

Though some details of the analysis changed with the emergence of additional evidence, open-source intelligence expert Richardson stressed that was part of the normal process for examining events unfolding in real time.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023