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OFFENSIVE INTELLIGENCE: 300 techniques, tools and tips to know everything about everyone, in business and elsewhere Paperback – June 1, 2023
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Offensive Intelligence is a compendium of tips, tools and techniques for finding out everything about everyone, in the corporate world and beyond.
Who are the readers of "Offensive Intelligence"?
- Investigators.
- Journalists.
- Strategic intelligence professionals.
- Lawyers.
- Accountants.
- Tax auditors.
- Security managers.
- Fraud professionals.
- Executives of small to medium-sized companies.
- Financial, marketing or recruitment managers.
- Debt collection specialists.
- Investors looking for tools to secure their projects.
This book is for you if you want to:
- Master Google Hacking and in-depth Google research techniques.
- Uncover hidden information, poorly protected documents and databases.
- Walk in the Darkweb without (too much) risk.
- Know everything about your competitors' or partners' projects.
- Learn how to use OSINT tools (open source intelligence) for finding business data.
- Become familiar with spy equipment (basic level).
- Find a person anywhere in the world.
- Locate a place from a picture.
- Test facial recognition (it’s just amazing).
- Understand how easy it is to usurp an identity.
- Use the most recent methods to track the best candidates for a job.
- Find out everything about the financial health of a company.
- Find unlikely information on social networks.
- Detect lies.
- Learn the techniques of field investigation.
Philippe Dylewski trained as a psychologist. He ran a human resources consultancy before becoming a private detective, specializing in the search for missing persons.
Later, he developed a business intelligence practice.
Based in Thailand, he coordinates the activities of an international network of private investigators.
He published his first book in France in 2009 and hasn't stopped writing since.
- Print length438 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 1, 2023
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.99 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-13979-1096819263
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Offensive Intelligence – Your Guide to Economic Intelligence, Intelligence, and Investigation
Dive into the most advanced techniques of intelligence and investigation with this fully updated 2024 edition. Offensive Intelligence offers a comprehensive overview of the methods and tools used by professionals in intelligence, espionage, and economic intelligence. This practical handbook will enable you to uncover what is hidden, master OSINT tools, and gain a competitive edge in the business world and beyond.
This book is for you if you are:
- A private or public sector investigator seeking to perfect your investigative techniques.
- An economic intelligence professional eager to deepen your strategic knowledge.
- An IT or field security manager wishing to strengthen your protection protocols.
- An accountant, auditor, or lawyer looking to better understand financial and legal challenges.
- A journalist or researcher in search of exclusive information and reliable sources.
- An SME leader, marketing, recruitment, or purchasing manager aiming for a competitive advantage.

What You Will Discover
- Master advanced Google search techniques, including Google Hacking.
- Utilize OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) tools to access unsuspected information.
- Locate a person anywhere in the world using proven methods.
- Identify a location from a photo or video by leveraging geolocation and image analysis.
- Test facial recognition to identify key individuals.
- Analyze a company's financial health to make informed decisions.
- Uncover hidden information on social networks through SOCMINT.
- Learn field investigation techniques, including trailing and discreet surveillance.
- Employ the latest methods to source the best candidates and evaluate their profiles.

Philippe Dylewski
Philippe Dylewski is trained as a psychologist. After running a recruitment agency, he became a private detective specializing in locating individuals. He then transitioned to business intelligence, leveraging his expertise to serve companies. A recognized author since 2009, he shares his unique experience and proven methods in this work.
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- ASIN : B0C7FHL7TT
- Publisher : 979-10-96819-26-3 (June 1, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 438 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-1096819263
- Item Weight : 1.42 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.99 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #84,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author

Philippe Dylewski, a psychologist and former detective, is an expert in workplace safety, economic intelligence, and behavioral psychology. Drawing on his experience in investigation and analysis, he has authored several books, including "How Many Times Did I Tell You to Wear Your Helmet!" and "Offensive Intelligence", which compile his methods and techniques from the worlds of intelligence and investigation.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025I recently delved into Philippe Dylewski's "Offensive Intelligence: 300 Techniques, Tools, and Tips to Know Everything About Everyone, in Business and Elsewhere" and found it to be an insightful resource. The book offers a comprehensive collection of strategies for intelligence gathering, covering areas such as advanced Google search techniques, OSINT tools, and methods to assess a company's financial health. Dylewski's background as a psychologist and private detective enriches the content, providing practical insights that are both engaging and applicable. I particularly appreciated the interactive structure, which encourages active learning and immediate application of the techniques discussed. This book is a valuable asset for professionals across various fields seeking to enhance their investigative skills.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025if i need to do some investigation on my own for self-defense this'll help a bunch
- Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024The book was very knowledgeable to me I bought it for self educational purposes
- Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024This book isn’t guaranteeing to instantly give you the skills nor teachings it inquires within its own chapters however based on your skillset and experiences it can be a great reference.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024The book came well.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023This explains opensource intelligence and general intelligence and how to determine what is relevant and not. This is done in a with common sense approach that is an easy read for anyone. This is one of those, keep handy reference guides for investigations and before you go to court.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024happy with this purchase
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- LaurenReviewed in Australia on September 11, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Very informative. I prefer paper book to e-books, so I guess sometimes issues with printing like this happen?
LaurenGood book
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- C AReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive
This is by far one of my favourite books.
It is full of useful information and the quality of the book is fantastic. The information is very interesting and can be used in every aspect. Would highly recommend.