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At Liferaft, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and security. Our blog is your gateway to insightful analysis, expert commentary, and the latest trends shaping the landscape of threat intelligence, social media monitoring, and executive protection. Whether you’re managing a GSOC, navigating the complexities of SOCMINT, or exploring the nuances of alternative social platforms, our posts offer the knowledge and tools you need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment. 

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Preparing for Potential Civil Unrest During Your Event

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How To Integrate AI Into Your Existing Security Program Without Breaking What Works

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It's 2:40 a.m. and the overnight operator in a GSOC has 380 unread alerts from keyword monitoring. Most of them are harmless. A sports blog mentions the CFO's name because he..

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Baselining Method for GSOC Teams in Measuring Escalation Velocity

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Two alerts land in the queue on the same morning. Both show forty mentions of the same executive over the past week. One of them reached forty in six hours and was still climbing..

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Using OSINT To Understand Indicators of Potential Workplace Violence

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When the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit studied 63 active shooter cases from 2000 to 2013, it found that each attacker had displayed an average of 4.7 concerning behaviors that..

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Writing Collection Requirements Your GSOC Can Actually Use

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Ask a corporate security team what they monitor and you will usually get a list. Executive names. Facility addresses. The company brand and a few common misspellings. Product..

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What To Do When Your Executive Gets Named Online

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A number has been circulating in our industry for the better part of a year. Forty-two percent (42%) of security chiefs report a significant increase in threats of violence..

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Why AI-Driven Social Media Threat Detection Can’t Be Ignored

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In an era where social media drives both connection and chaos, the lines between online chatter and real-world consequences have blurred. Today, disinformation campaigns,..

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What the U.S.–Iran Conflict Means for Corporate Security Teams

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By Mark Freedman

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From the State of the Union to Iran and How Online Narratives Shifted in Just Days

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How online narratives evolved in the days following the speech, and how rapidly global events reshaped the conversation The State of the Union address on February 24, 2026..

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Long History of Terrorist Attacks on Sporting Events Informs Lead-up to World Cup

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