What's New - Forensic OSINT Chrome Extension

Version: 2.5.6

Release Date: December 30, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Improved Data Syncing Reliability: Resolved several minor issues with data syncing, ensuring the extension accurately identifies which captures have been synced. These improvements enhance overall syncing performance and reliability.
  • Enhanced Data Insights: The `data-exports` folder now includes the original HTML document with extracted data, preserving exact values for better traceability and authenticity in investigations.
  • UI & Minor Bug Fixes: Various improvements to the user interface and fixes to minor bugs, enhancing overall performance and usability.

Version: 2.5.4

Release Date: December 10, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Continuous Capture (Beta): Automatically capture every page you visit while images and source code are saved in the background. A screen capture of the first page is also taken, allowing you to explore without missing crucial evidence. Everything is tracked so you can revisit pages later with full context.
    Continuous Capture in Action
  • Facebook Video Download: Download Facebook videos quickly and securely with an automatically generated Evidence Continuity Report, ensuring chain-of-custody compliance for legal and investigative use.
    Facebook Video Download
  • Sync All Captures: Quickly sync all unsynced captures to your backend repository with a single click. This allows you to generate PDFs and Full-Disclosure Packages seamlessly for organized evidence management.
    Sync All Captures
  • UI & Minor Bug Fixes: Various improvements to the user interface and fixes to minor bugs, enhancing overall performance and usability.

Version: 2.5.3

Release Date: November 24, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • YouTube Comments - Export to CSV (BETA): Easily export up to 1,700 comments from YouTube videos for further analysis.

    Note: This feature is in BETA and may not capture all comments.
    For legal-grade documentation, use the "Expand All Comments" feature and perform a full-page capture within the app.
YouTube Comments Export to CSV
  • Video Download Enhancements – Instagram, and Private Videos: Download videos from secure platforms like Instagram and private accounts using your authentication cookie.

    The cookie is securely transmitted to the video download app, never stored, and automatically deleted after download, ensuring secure and trace-free video downloads.
Video Download Improvements
  • Improved Telegram Chat Captures: This update ensures consistent and reliable chat captures across all versions of the Telegram desktop app.
  • UI & Minor Bug Fixes: Various improvements to the user interface and fixes to minor bugs, enhancing overall performance and usability.

Version: 2.5.2

Release Date: November 9, 2024

New Features & Improvements

On-Premise Backend

The On-Premise version of the Forensic OSINT backend offers a secure way to manage capture data locally or on a central server within your organization.

It keeps sensitive data under your control with features like SQL backups, PDF reports, and easy downloads of full-disclosure packages.

Learn more
  • Instagram Focused Captures (ELITE Membership Required): When capturing Instagram posts and comments, Focused Captures now zooms into the relevant information, minimizing duplicate content and keeping your reports clean and easy to interpret. This streamlined approach enhances clarity when presenting to clients or in court.
  • Data Insights: Pages are now analyzed upon page load to identify critical data artifacts often hidden in the source code, such as user IDs linked to social media accounts, Google Analytics IDs, and profile pictures. These elements are made instantly accessible for further analysis.
  • Enhanced Capture for Instagram Carousel Posts: Our extension now automatically clicks through each image in an Instagram carousel, ensuring that every image is fully loaded and captured. All carousel images are saved in your documentation, ready for analysis in the images section in the CMS.
  • Instagram Post Date Extraction: The post date is now included in the extracted data within Data Insights, providing more comprehensive documentation for investigations.
    Instagram Data Insights

Bug Fixes & Optimizations

Various optimizations and minor bug fixes.

Version: 2.5.1

Release Date: October 21, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Updated CMS UI Design: A cleaner, more organized layout to reduce clutter and prepare for upcoming backend integration.
  • Private Cases: Mark cases as private to prevent them from being visible to other team members (available with On-Prem backend sync features).
  • New Case Default: Automatically set new cases as the default for future captures with an easy-to-toggle checkbox.
  • Improved CMS Navigation: Captures are now consistently sorted from oldest to newest for better organization.
  • Performance Optimizations: Enhanced processing speed within the CMS for a smoother experience.

Version: 2.4.1

Release Date: September 4, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Security Enhancement: Transitioned from MD5 to SHA1 hashing for improved security and verification of your files.
  • Increased Scrolling Capture Limit: ELITE members can now capture up to 500 scrolling pages (previously 200).
  • Optimized Processing: Capture processing has been greatly optimized, resulting in faster captures and a more responsive UI.

Bug Fixes

Branding & Disclaimer: Resolved issues where some clients experienced difficulties in saving changes.

Facebook Marketplace: Fixed scrolling and capture issues caused by recent changes made by Meta.

Version: 2.3.1

Release Date: August 5, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Capture MHTML on Page Load: Automatically capture MHTML files as soon as the page loads.

Bug Fixes

  • CAPTCHA Bug Fix: Resolved an issue where the extension caused CAPTCHA images to invalidate by downloading all images on the page.
  • Facebook Auto-Expand Fix: Fixed an issue where changes on Facebook prevented the auto-expand feature from working properly.

Version: 2.3.0

Release Date: July 15, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Save Navigation Tree: Your CMS will remain exactly as you left it, whether open or closed.
  • Delete Captures: Easily delete captures if a mistake is made.
  • Forensic Notes Integration: Seamlessly document investigations with fully integrated Forensic Notes (Elite Subscribers Only).
  • Facebook Comments Capture: Receive a prompt to "show all" comments for comprehensive captures.
  • Keyword Alerts: Lists are now sorted alphabetically for easier navigation.
  • MHTML View: View and open source code files in the CMS.
Forensic Notes integration with Forensic OSINT CMS
Forensic Notes Integrated with Forensic OSINT

Further Information

Forensic Notes, a leader in digital notetaking for civil and criminal investigators, is now integrated into the Forensic OSINT CMS for Elite members. This integration allows for precise and reliable documentation, whether you're in the office or meeting with clients. Easily take notes on your work computer or mobile device.

Learn more

Bug Fixes

  • Various bug fixes improving stability and performance.

Version: 2.2.4

Release Date: June 24th, 2024

Bug Fixes

  • Various bug fixes improving stability and performance.

Version: 2.2.2

Release Date: June 1st, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Facebook & Instagram Automatic Comment Expansion: Automatically expand comments for deeper insights.
  • Advanced Facebook & Instagram Capture: Enhanced capabilities for capturing detailed information from Facebook and Instagram.
  • Instagram Profile Extraction (Data Insights): Extract comprehensive data insights from Instagram profiles including Profile picture in high-resolution.
Auto-Expanding CommentsAuto-Expanding Comments

Version: 2.2.1

Release Date: April 21st, 2024

Bug Fixes

  • Various bug fixes improving stability and performance.

Version: 2.2.0

Release Date: April 19th, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Keyword Alerts: Revolutionize your OSINT operations with our new Keyword Alerts Feature! Set up alerts for broad topics using Keyword Collections or focus on the details with Case Keywords.
  • Enhanced Capture Capabilities: Seamlessly capture information from Facebook Marketplace, Google Reviews, and Telegram Chats, expanding your digital investigation tools.
Keyword Alerts

Bug Fixes

  • Various bug fixes improving stability and performance.

Version: 2.1.11

Release Date: March 23rd, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Video Downloader Update: Now works again with X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook.

Bug Fixes

  • Minor bug fixes.

Version: 2.1.10

Release Date: March 18th, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Capture X (previously known as Twitter): Previously not possible due to technical constraints
  • Capture WhatsApp conversations (web.whatsapp.com)
  • 1st Page Image Capture to Clipboard
Copy to Clipboard Feature

Bug Fixes

  • Minor bug fixes and tweaks.
  • New Project or Case Name Bug fixed

Version: 2.1.9

Release Date: March 3, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • YouTube Comment Expansion: Automatically expand all comments on a YouTube video prior to capture, ensuring comprehensive documentation of public comments.
YouTube Comment Expansion in Action

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved issue with Mac OS login
  • Resolved issue with logo not showing on extension page

Version: 2.1.8

Release Date: January 28, 2024

New Features & Improvements

  • Enhanced Data Insights for YouTube: Now capture key information directly from YouTube videos, streamlining your investigative process.
  • Comprehensive Tracking Code Analysis: Extract valuable tracking codes from any website, providing crucial data points for a variety of online investigations.
  • Easy Download of Investigative Data Points: Quickly save your findings in a text file format, allowing for efficient documentation and review.
  • Refined Presentation of Copied and Downloaded Data: Improved styling for copied and downloaded data points ensures clarity and ease of use in investigative reporting.
  • Update Notifications: Users are now automatically directed to this page after updates, keeping them informed about the latest enhancements and features.
Data Insights - YouTube

Additional Notes

Please note: This update does not introduce any breaking changes. All previous functionalities remain operational and compatible with the new version.

Note: This page features highlights of the most recent updates and improvements. As we continuously evolve, some older updates may not be listed here. We encourage users to check this page regularly for the latest enhancements to the Forensic OSINT tool.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 8 Characters
  • 1 Upper
  • 1 Lower
  • 1 Digit