Open-Source Investigation · Verification · Geospatial Analysis
Dipti Yadav
OSINT Journalist | China · Defence · Human Rights · Privacy
Tracking conflict, surveillance and information operations through open sources and satellite imagery.
Profile
OSINT journalist specialising in China, defence, maritime security, human rights and digital privacy. Comfortable working with satellite imagery, flight and ship trackers, corporate records and social media data to unpack complex narratives.
Known for designing clear, visually rich explainer graphics that make technical and geopolitical investigations accessible to wider audiences.
Focus areas
Toolbox
Languages
I enjoy learning languages and working across information ecosystems.
- Hindi – Native
- English – Professional
- Tibetan – Certificate of proficiency (Nalanda University)
- Korean – Basic reading & conversation
- Mandarin – Basic OSINT research & communication
- Russian script – Reading familiarity for OSINT sources
Experience
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2025
SANS OSINT Summit 2025 – Speaker
Delivered a talk on Chinese Social Media Intelligence, analysing how narratives, influencers and platforms shape China’s information environment.
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Jan 2025 – Present
OSINT JOURNO – OSINT Journalist
Independent OSINT outlet focusing on China, defence, surveillance infrastructure and privacy. Producing long-form explainers, multimedia investigations and video breakdowns for the OSINT JOURNO YouTube channel.
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Oct 2023 – Mar 2024
Centre for Information Resilience – Network Member, Countering Disinformation
Part of a global network of researchers tracking coordinated influence operations and online harms. Contributed to investigations into state-linked propaganda and information manipulation.
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Aug 2022 – Nov 2023
India Today – OSINT Reporter
Produced open-source investigations for a national newsroom, covering China, conflict zones and information operations. Reported on maritime and aerial engagements, and exposed human-rights and privacy risks using open data. Received the India Today “Chairman’s Award for Team Excellence 2023” for use of technology in journalism (Dec 2023).
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May 2022 – Jul 2022
Hacktoria – Lead Editor (Volunteer)
Led editing and wrote investigations on maritime OSINT and RFID tags. Maritime OSINT explainer for Hacktoria was later cited in GIJN’s ship-tracking resources.
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Mar 2022 – May 2022
DFRLab 360 / Digital Sherlock – Scholar
Selected as a Digital Sherlock Scholar (Spring 2022 cohort), training in advanced OSINT methods, network mapping and verification for democracy and human-rights reporting.
Case files
Restricted access console inspired by BBC Sherlock. Enter the passphrase to unlock active OSINT investigations.
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Terminal status: LOCKED
Open-source case folders
Unlocked investigations across defence, maritime security, disinformation and digital rights. Each folder opens an external story or explainer.
Wings of the junta
Satellite clues to Myanmar’s military backers.
Defence · Aviation OSINTUyghurs propaganda by China
Open-source analysis of scripted narratives about Uyghur life in Xinjiang.
China · Human rights · DisinfoGovt portal exposes fishermen data
Investigation into a public portal leaking sensitive personal and location data.
Privacy · Critical infrastructureMaritime OSINT: In Detail
Explainer on using ship trackers, port data and imagery for naval analysis.
Maritime OSINT · ExplainerSea assaults in Israel-Hamas war
Demystifying modern sea assaults and great-power interests in the conflict.
Conflict · Naval warfarePsychology of Future Warfare
Video exploration of how technology, information and psychology shape future conflict.
Future warfare · VideoGraphic guide: Indias data protection bill
Explainer graphic comparing Indias Digital Personal Data Protection Bill with US and EU privacy regimes.
Data protection · Explainer