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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The TII Fall Newsletter is here! 🍂 Inside this edition: 🤖 AI, OSINT and the Road to 2027 🎓 Current and upcoming AI-related programs 🔎 Recent insights on AI, OSINT and investigative tradecraft 🏆 Our Fall Open Source Challenge: AI Edition 👉 Read the Fall 2026 Newsletter: mailchi.mp/toddington/e...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🔍 Ready for a new OSINT challenge? TII’s Fall Open Source Challenge: AI Edition puts traditional #OSINT and #SOCMINT techniques together with AI-assisted investigation. Catfishing or Cat Breeder? 👉 Full challenge details are available in TII’s Fall 2026 Newsletter: mailchi.mp/toddington/e...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The TII Summer Newsletter is here! ☀️ Inside: 🤖 Building Your First AI Stack 🔎 AI insights from TII on Substack 🎓 Our newly launched 105E AIO — AI for OSINT course Grab a cold beverage and catch up on what’s happening at TII this summer. 😎 👉 TII's Summer Newsletter: mailchi.mp/toddington/t...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Curious about using AI to enhance your OSINT and online investigations? Our new 105E AIO - AI for OSINT course is designed specifically for investigators and intelligence analysts. 🎓 Limited introductory price: $299.99 CAD 👉 Learn more and register: www.toddington.com/product/105e... #OSINT #AI

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Building an AI stack starts with one tool—not every tool. 🔹 Test one accessible platform 🔹 Learn what it does well 🔹 Add another only when a genuine gap appears Start small. Build with purpose. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/building-y... #AI #OSINT #SOCMINT #Investigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🕵️‍♂️ SOCMINT investigators often enter unfamiliar digital spaces where language, humour, and symbols carry meaning within that environment. The key is careful interpretation 🔎 A clue is a starting point. 🧠 Corroboration builds confidence. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/reading-th...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🤖 AI Tools for OSINT AI tools are easy to find. The harder part is knowing where they fit in an #OSINT workflow — and what still needs to be verified. A practical starting point for investigators learning to use #AI responsibly. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/ai-tools-f...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🕵️‍♂️ Before the fieldwork begins, OSINT can help investigators and security professionals identify what is visible, vulnerable, outdated, or still unverified. 🔎 Pre-surveillance 📍 Event reconnaissance 🧾 Due diligence 🛡️ Executive protection 👉Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/before-the...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

💻 Join us live online this May for 202C SMI and 201C OSINT with Toddington International Inc. Learn practical SOCMINT and updated OSINT methods in two live remote-delivery courses. Limited seats available. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/join-us-li...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🕵️‍♂️ For investigators, a website is more than a homepage. It can reveal names, emails, phone numbers, source code clues, archives, reviews & linked accounts. The real skill is knowing how to pivot from each clue. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/beyond-the... #OSINT #OnlineInvestigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🕵️‍♂️ Ready for a new OSINT challenge, digital sleuths? * Fragment to Fact. Context from Clues * 📆 Submissions are due Friday, May 1, 2026. 🏆 Best submission will win a free Toddington course license or virtual workshop seat. 👉 Learn more in TII’s April newsletter: mailchi.mp/toddington/t... #OSINT

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🕵️‍♀️ TII's April Newsletter is live AI is changing visual evidence—verification is now essential. 📌 Image verification 📘 AI for OSINT (coming soon) 🏁 New OSINT Challenge 👉 Read more: mailchi.mp/toddington/t... #OSINT #AI

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📸 AI and Photos: Can You Trust What You’re Seeing? Modern images can: 🔹 Merge multiple frames 🔹 Enhance detail beyond the sensor 🔹 Reconstruct missing information This changes the context of visual evidence. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/the-new-er...   #OSINT #AI #DigitalPhotos

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🔎 OSINT Practice Platforms #OSINT collection isn’t just about finding info—it’s about: • Observation • Reasoning • Verification 🧩 Platforms: • AI detection • Geolocation • Challenges • Real-world investigations ➡️ Practice becomes instinct. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/osint-prac...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🛠️ AI Image Detection: 10 Tools Investigators Should Know Learn about 10 tools investigators can use to evaluate potential #AI-generated images. ⚠️ Detection tools can provide indicators - but they are not definitive proof. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/ai-image-d... #OSINT #SOCMINT

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🤖 Can #AI help investigators manage the growing #OSINT tool ecosystem? Investigators rely on hundreds of tools for digital research. Platforms like Cylect are experimenting with ways to organize tools and integrate AI-assisted workflows. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/exploring-...

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🤖 Exploring Cylect.io: An Aggregated Workspace for OSINT Investigations

Can AI help investigators navigate the expanding OSINT ecosystem?

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🔎 Court-ready documentation is built — not assembled later. Strong #investigations show: 📌 What was found 📌 How it was preserved 📌 How conclusions were reached If it can’t withstand scrutiny, it isn’t defensible. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/court-read... #OSINT #Documentation

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⚖️ Court-Ready by Design: Building Documentation That Withstands Scrutiny

How consistency transforms documentation from a burden into an operational advantage.

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🚨 Now Live: 104E WAI — Report Writing for Analysts & Investigators 💡 Intro Price (limited time): $299.99 Learn to structure reports, present evidence clearly, and support defensible conclusions. 👉 Enrol now: www.toddington.com/product/104e... #OSINT #Training #ReportWriting

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

AI tools are evolving fast, investigators need clarity, not hype. Claude AI is gaining attention for: 📄 Long document analysis 🧠 Structured reasoning ✍️ Report drafting support It’s most useful during analysis and reporting. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/claude-ai-... #AI #OSINT

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🚨 February OSINT Newsletter is live. 🧭 Smarter OSINT in 2026 ✍️ Strong writing strengthens intelligence 🎯 Open Source Challenge: Target Confirmed Stay methodical. Stay sharp. 📬 mailchi.mp/toddington/o... #OSINT #Training #OpenSourceChallenge

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🔍 Now Open — February Open Source Challenge “Target Confirmed – No Delays” is featured in our February Newsletter. 🏆 Win a free course license or workshop seat 📆 Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 👉 Take the Challenge: mailchi.mp/toddington/o...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🚨 NEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT 104E WAI – Report Writing for Analysts and Investigators ⏳ Early Access: $299.99 CAD introductory price Immediate access to materials. Instructor engagement starts Feb 19, 2026 👉 Enrol now: www.toddington.com/product/104e... #IntelligenceAnalysis #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🔍 Some of the most valuable OSINT signals aren’t visible on a webpage. They live quietly in source code — especially metadata designed for platforms, not people. For trained investigators, this context matters. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/an-osint-c...

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An OSINT Case Study: How Source Code Exposes Digital Context

Websites often tell platforms more than they tell people.

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🕵️‍♀️ OSINT in 2026 isn’t defined by tools alone. ✅ It’s defined by how we think — how we evaluate, verify, and explain information under pressure. ✅ Smarter thinking = critical thinking applied as tradecraft. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/osint-in-2... #OSINT #onlineInvestigation

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OSINT in 2026: Smarter Thinking as Tradecraft

Why critical thinking underpins effective open source investigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for our clients, partners, followers, and supporters who continue to inspire our mission to help make the world a safer place. Wishing you a warm, restful, and joyful holiday season as we look ahead to the year to come. ~ David Toddington, Founder & CEO

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🔍 Curious about OSINT or SOCMINT as a career? As the field matures, success in 2026 will be shaped by: 🧠 How you think 🧭 How you document and explain findings ⚖️ How you apply ethics and judgment 🎓 How you combine training with experience 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/so-you-wan...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🎅 Our December OSINT Challenge is on! Find the clues in this busy street scene: 📍 GPS of the parrot cart 🕰 Approx timeframe 🏛 Names/addresses of buildings 🏆 Win a free TII course license or workshop seat 📆 Deadline: Dec 19, 2025 Details in our December Newsletter: mailchi.mp/toddington/t...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🎅 Toddington’s December Newsletter is out! 🔍 Featuring an analysis of X’s new “About this account, a Practical Walkthrough & Real-World Example. 📬 Dive in and stay sharp: mailchi.mp/toddington/t... 👉 Subscribe to our Newsletter: toddington.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... #OSINT #SOCMINT

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🔎 Boost your OSINT workflow with Google Programmable Search Engines. They cut noise, reduce bias, and keep searches focused on trusted sources — plus there are free PSE lists you can use right away. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/google-pro... #OSINT #Investigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

💎 A Gem for Investigators Who Don’t Work in Terminal Not everyone runs OSINT tools in a Linux VM — and that’s okay. OSINT.rocks offers a browser-based way to explore usernames, emails, phone numbers, domains, and more. Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/a-gem-for-... #OSINT #SOCMINT

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Investigators, here’s your next case. How much can you uncover from a single image? 📸 🗓 Deadline: November 30, 2025 🏆 Prize: A free license for any one of our e-learning courses or one of our public virtual workshops. 👉 Take the challenge in our November Newsletter mailchi.mp/toddington/t...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📰 TII’s November Newsletter is out! 🔍 #SOCMINT trends 📊 Social media’s investigative value 🎓 Upcoming training 🧩 Open Source Challenge 👉 Read: mailchi.mp/toddington/t... Stay informed with monthly #OSINT insights & ethical tradecraft. 📬 Subscribe: toddington.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Ever heard of knolling? It’s the art of arranging tools so everything’s visible and ready. For investigators, it’s more than tidy — it’s tactical. Audit. Align. Simplify. 👉 Read how knolling sharpens your #OSINT workflow. 🔗 toddingtonint.substack.com/p/knolling-y... #Tradecraft #SOCMINT

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🧩 Emojis aren’t decoration — they’re data. From 🌿 to 💎, patterns reveal networks, tone, and coded intent. Learn how investigators interpret emoji use as part of digital fingerprinting in modern #SOCMINT. 🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/emoji-inte... #Emojis #OSINT #onlineInvestigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🤖 Even the smartest systems can deceive — not by intent, but by design. AI is built for fluency, not factuality. Learn how to detect and verify false outputs before they mislead your findings. 👉Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/ai-halluci... #OSINT #Investigations #ArtificialIntelligence

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🔍 Two investigators. Same query. Two different realities. 🌐 Search engines personalize results, shaping what you see and create blind spots. Learn 5 ways to keep your #OSINT investigations objective. 🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/5-ways-to-... #Investigations #OpenSourceIntelligence

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🎯 NEW OSINT CHALLENGE 🌐 Where was the photo taken ✈️ What aircraft model is being transported 📝 Tell us how you got there 🏆 Prize: a free course license or seat in a public virtual workshop. 📆 Deadline: October 31, 2025. 👉 TAKE THE CHALLENGE: 🔗 mailchi.mp/38a327014c5c... #onlineInvestigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

📰 Our October Newsletter is Live! Explore anonymity, ethics, and investigation. Inside: 🎭 Digital Masquerade 🧰 6 OSINT Tools ✍️ New Course: Analytical Writing 🕵️‍♀️ OSINT Challenge: Flight Delay 📖 Read: mailchi.mp/38a327014c5c... 📬 Subscribe: toddington.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🖋️ A great analyst can uncover powerful intelligence — but if the message isn’t clear, the impact is lost. TII is developing Analytical Writing Skills for Intelligence Professionals to close that gap. 🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/the-writin... #OSINT #IntelligenceWriting #SOCMINT

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🔍 Behind every file lies a hidden witness — #Metadata. It’s the hidden layer that reveals who, what, when, and where. Learn how to find and interpret it using free online tools, ethically and responsibly. 👉 Read more → toddingtonint.substack.com/p/unlocking-... #OSINT #DigitalInvestigation

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Behind every search box lies a toolkit — the key is knowing how to use it. 🔍 Advanced Google search isn’t about tricks; it’s about clarity, precision & ethical craft. ✅ Learn how #investigators find what others miss. 🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/digital-sl... #OSINT #SOCMINT

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

🌟 Mastering Clarity isn’t about seeing more — it’s about seeing without distortion. Break free from the echo chamber effect and learn how confidence and discernment sharpen every investigation. Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/mastering-... #OSINT #CriticalThinking #Investigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🕵️‍♀️ #OSINT never sleeps. New tools & threats surface every week. The right newsletter keeps you sharp, updated & ahead of the curve. We’ve curated a list of trusted picks including our very own at Toddington International. 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/the-invest... #Investigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🔎 10 Free Tools for Investigating Emails & Usernames An email address or a username can unlock hidden accounts, domains, and digital trails. Here are 10 FREE tools every investigator should know 👇 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/10-essenti... #OSINT #OSINTTools #Investigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🎯 New OSINT Challenge: Sacred Secrets — The Divine Doorway Dilemma 📸 Identify the holy place from a photo 🌍 GPS, address, phone # 🛠️ Show your method 🏆 Win a course license or workshop seat ⏳ Deadline: Sept 30, 2025 Full details in our September Newsletter: mailchi.mp/b66278da425f...

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🚨 Limited-Time: Toddington’s flagship internet #research course is 20% off! 💻 Go beyond Google with professional #OSINT skills. 🛡️ Learn to search smarter, analyze better, and stay safe online. ⏳ Ends Oct 15, 2025 — Save $100 today. Learn more: www.toddington.com/product/101e... #Investigation

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🕸️ #OSINT is best done with others. The real strength of investigators comes from their connections. We’ve curated a list of Discord, Reddit, and LinkedIn groups where you can sharpen your skills and grow! 👉 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/the-web-of... #IntelligenceCommunity #OpenSource

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🔎 The #DarkWeb is where stolen data, leaks and threats often surface first. For many investigators, it feels intimidating—but with the right tools and mindset, it’s just another searchable layer of the web. Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/demystifyi... #OSINT #SOCMINT #Investigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Your browser is your OSINT command center. We picked the Top 10 browser extensions (5 Firefox, 5 Chromium) based on popularity, investigative utility & time-savings. 🔗 Read more: toddingtonint.substack.com/p/browser-po... #OSINT #SOCMINT #Investigations

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Toddington International Inc. @toddingtonint.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

👩‍💻 The #OSINT Framework can feel overwhelming at first glance. Here’s how to use it: ✅ Start with a clear question ✅ Stick to one branch at a time ✅ Test one tool, take notes, and verify It’s not a wall of links — it’s your map from clue to clarity. Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-o...

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