How to Use OSINT Reporting to Make Web3 Safer

How to Use OSINT Reporting to Make Web3 Safer

1. What is OSINT Reporting and Why Does It Matter?

In the Web3 world, scams, hacks, and phishing attempts happen. You can see some crypto news.

• https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kzg1nwwk1o
• https://cointelegraph.com/news/cz-crypto-seal-60-north-korean-hackers

OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) is the collection and analysis of information from publicly available sources like blockchain data, social media, and websites to investigate addresses and transactions. OSINT reporting allows the community to share intelligence on suspicious addresses, websites, and malicious actors, helping everyone stay safer.

2. When Should You Submit an OSINT Report?

You can submit an OSINT report if you notice:

• Fraud
• Hack
• Blackmail
• Other: Any suspicious activity that doesn’t fit above categories

NOTE: If you are not sure which category to pick, choose Other and add details in the description.
NOTE: You should record every detail about activity.

3. How is the OSINT Reporting Format on the Nikiwa?

Provides OSINT reports for addresses, including scam associations, phishing alerts, and historical security data. Users can categorize detected threats with options Fraud, Hack, Blackmail, or Other.
OSINT Reporting Example

• OSINT Type*
  • Fraud, Hack, Blackmail, or Other
  • (If other type, please specify in the description)
• Address of Scam*
  • 0x1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef12345678 (Ethereum address)
• URL of Scam (Optional)
  • https://scam-website.com
• Contact of Reporter*
  • [email protected]
• Description of Scam*
  • The address above was used to solicit ETH from unsuspecting users under the pretense of a fake investment opportunity. Users reported losing funds, and the address has been flagged for fraudulent activity on multiple sources.

4. How to Submit an OSINT Report?

1. Go to the OSINT reporting section on the Nikiwa (“Report OSINT” button location is top left of the chatbot).
2. Select the OSINT type from the dropdown (Fraud, Hack, Blackmail, or Other).
3. Enter the address of the scam.
4. (Optional) Add the URL of the scam if available.
5. Enter your email address for contact .
6. Write a clear description of what happened.
7. Click the “Submit Report” button.

5. What Happens After You Submit?

• Your report is reviewed by our team.
• If confirmed, the address is flagged and marked with a risk tag.
• Other users will see alerts when they analyze the same address.
• You help protect the whole Web3 ecosystem from future victims.