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Abusive Calls And SMS

  📝 Case Study Report: Abusive/Threatening Calls Investigation 📌 Case Summary Victim: Sangeeta, a working professional Nature of Complaint: Receiving repeated abusive calls from an unidentified number Reporting Trigger: Encouraged by her friend Supriya to file a complaint Investigating Officer’s Objective: To trace the perpetrator, analyze digital evidence, and file appropriate charges 🕵️ Step-by-Step Investigative Procedure Step Action Objective 1 Interview complainant Gather firsthand details of calls and context 2 Classify case type Confirm it falls under "Abusive Call" category 3 Request CDR Send 92 CrPC notice to service provider’s Nodal Officer 4 Validate CDR Confirm correct number; request resend if mismatched 5 Convert & analyze Change file format to CSV/XLS for Excel-based analysis 6 Format numeric fields Modify IMEI, IMSI, and phone numbers for 15-digit clarity 7 Geolocation mapping Use Cell ID data to extract location (lat/lon, address) 8 Analyze call pa...

🕵️‍♀️ Tracing the Invisible: How OSINT Helped Track a Missing Student

  🕵️‍♀️ Tracing the Invisible: How OSINT Helped Track a Missing Student In today’s hyper-connected world, our digital footprints speak volumes. From tweets and posts to public records, seemingly harmless information can turn into powerful clues—especially when a life is on the line. That’s where Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) steps in, merging curiosity with legality to unveil the truth hidden in plain sight. 🔍 What Is OSINT? OSINT refers to any data that's freely and legally accessible—think social media profiles, search engine results, government databases, and more. It’s a cornerstone for cybersecurity professionals, journalists, intelligence agencies, and investigators who want to map someone’s digital presence without breaching ethical boundaries. 🧑‍💻 The Case of Karan Kumar Sharma Let’s walk through a simulated but strikingly realistic case study. Karan Kumar Sharma , a 2nd-year engineering student at IISER Kolkata, was reported missing by his family on June 25, 2020 ....