NeedleStack Podcast

100 episodes of NeedleStack 👏 Robert Vamosi, AJ Nash, and Matt Ashburn reflect on how OSINT has matured and why isolation, discipline, and accountability still matter. A look at tradecraft, exposure risks, and the balance between speed and accuracy. bit.ly/3Ok6xaN

We’re 5 days away from Episode 100 of NeedleStack! 🥳 To celebrate, we’re sharing clips from our top 5 episodes. Kicking things off: Lance James, Founder and Chief Innovations Officer at Unit 221B, on using AI in OSINT investigations. #OSINT #CTI #AI

AJ Nash and Robert Vamosi talk with Roman Sannikov about how underground forums really work and why cybercrime is more professionalized than many think. bit.ly/3OdR8IR #cybersecurity #darkweb #threatintel

China’s strategic direction is complex and often misunderstood. On this episode of NeedleStack, AJ Nash and Robert Vamosi join John Costello (WireScreen) to unpack tech ambitions, five-year plans, intel challenges, and smarter due diligence. bit.ly/4r0grME

Intel 471’s Michael DeBolt joins Robert Vamosi and AJ Nash to explore cyber #HUMINT. We dive into building personas, infiltrating underground communities, and gathering intel safely while balancing ethics, risk, and the art of undercover ops. bit.ly/44dLQCc

Explore the world of GEOINT and its intersection with open-source intelligence (OSINT) in our latest NeedleStack episode! 🌏 📍 Watch or listen: bit.ly/3KNLLyx #GEOINT #OSINT #geospatialintelligence

How can intelligence transform the financial sector? 🤔 Teresa Walsh highlights the importance of collaboration, the role of AI in intelligence and the push to professionalize intelligence roles in the private sector. bit.ly/4mnuMzU

We are joined by Brian Fuller Jr. from Mercyhurst University to dive into he evolving role of AI in government and private sector intelligence including its promises, pitfalls and potential to become a trusted ally. 🎙️ bit.ly/45L8tzi

Step inside Hacker Summer Camp! 🕵️‍♂️ NeedleStack co-hosts hit the ground at Black Hat and DEF CON in Las Vegas, exploring how intelligence professionals tap into the energy, insights and connections at these events to stay ahead of the curve. bit.ly/3HNoE5V

Check out the latest episode of NeedleStack! 🎙️ @dutch_osintguy shares his incredible journey from Dutch law enforcement to becoming a well-known OSINT expert. Tune in to learn about modern investigative methods and the evolving role of AI in OSINT. bit.ly/3Ujl2eD

Is employee AI use a threat to company security? 👀 NeedleStack co-hosts, Robert Vamosi CISSP and AJ Nash discuss the spiraling problem of unregulated AI use inside and outside the office. Watch the full episode to dive into the full conversation: bit.ly/4kaxCYe

Fame comes with more than just fans, including stalkers, hackers, and even death threats. 📸 In the latest NeedleStack episode, Chad Brockway of Edgeworth Security shares how #OSINT helps protect celebrities and athletes from real-world dangers. bit.ly/46YTB18

New NeedleStack episode drops this Wednesday!🎙️ Join us as Chad Brockway, President of Intelligence Operations at Edgeworth Security, unpacks the threats faced by celebrities and athletes and how #OSINT plays a key role in protecting high-profile and high net-worth individuals.

Ana Aslanishvili, CEO of Pine Risk Management, shares her experience using a fake pregnancy belly during physical red teaming operations and how it helps her manipulate perceptions and bypass security measures. 🤰 Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4jReaj5 #OSINT #redteam

What happens when AI becomes your daily companion? 🤖 NeedleStack hosts, AJ and Robert, explore the shadowy side of AI — how some users are becoming addicted, confiding in it like a personal therapist and then gaining confidence to take risky actions. bit.ly/4kaxCYe

Ransomware gangs might not be as sophisticated as you think. Discover how sometimes their laziness can be their downfall. 🧐 Explore the conversation as we go in-depth on ransomware gangs with Christiaan Beek, Sr Director of Threat Analytics at Rapid7. bit.ly/4echFPJ

From corporate security and financial crimes to becoming the CEO of Pine Risk Management, Anna Aslanishvili shares her experiences in conducting fraud detection, risk assessments and crisis comms to tackle real-world security threats. 🔎 bit.ly/4jTxpIL #OSINT #RedTeam

A single photo can give away more than you think. 📸 @InfoSecSherpa, shares how she geolocated an executive through a photo on social media. In the full episode, hear how she went from librarian to OSINT analyst—and what she’s learned on that journey: bit.ly/4kRHVkB

Why are pedigree registries important to animal crime investigations? 🤯 🐕 Watch the full episode: bit.ly/3yCCnYG #OSINT #animalcrime #animalwelfare

What is penetration testing? 🛠️ 🔍 President of Secure Network Technologies, Steve Stasiukonis explains the fundamentals of the practice and highlights its role in defense against today's complex cyber threats. #OSINT #PenTesting #CTI