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Introductions - observer0 - Jan 17, 2026
Hey everyone,
I’m returning to the community after being away for a while. I was previously involved in white-hat security and OSINT, and as a teenager I babbled in ratting the odd pedo out there. I’m here to learn as much as I can, refresh old skills, and pick up new ones as the space continues to evolve.
My main interests are open-source intelligence, digital footprint analysis, identity resolution, and methods for locating individuals using different tools, OSINT methods publicly available information. I’m especially keen to learn from the depth of knowledge here — including the guides, books, tools, and paid resources that people clearly put a lot of work into.
I’m here with a genuine learning mindset, respect for the effort others contribute, and the intention to be an active, positive part of the community again.
Looking forward to learning, contributing where appropriate, and being part of the crew again.
Regards,
Observer
RE: Introductions - Artisan - Jan 17, 2026
Welcome to HF. Did you have another account here in the past? If yes, what happened to it?
RE: Introductions - PISTONZ - Jan 17, 2026
Long introduction. Very nice.
Welcome to the Hackforums, friend.
Hopes you can shares your experiences here.
RE: Introductions - RangoWorld - Jan 17, 2026
That's awesome. Good to hear you still striving for learning and it bringing you back to the community.
Welcome. Hope you like you stay here
RE: Introductions - Deany - Jan 17, 2026
Hello , welcome back to the forum. Have a nice day.
RE: Introductions - Cosa Nostra - Jan 17, 2026
Welcome back to the community!
RE: Introductions - JoseMar - Jan 17, 2026
(Jan 17, 2026 03:26 AM)observer0 Wrote: Hey everyone,
I’m returning to the community after being away for a while. I was previously involved in white-hat security and OSINT, and as a teenager I babbled in ratting the odd pedo out there. I’m here to learn as much as I can, refresh old skills, and pick up new ones as the space continues to evolve.
My main interests are open-source intelligence, digital footprint analysis, identity resolution, and methods for locating individuals using different tools, OSINT methods publicly available information. I’m especially keen to learn from the depth of knowledge here — including the guides, books, tools, and paid resources that people clearly put a lot of work into.
I’m here with a genuine learning mindset, respect for the effort others contribute, and the intention to be an active, positive part of the community again.
Looking forward to learning, contributing where appropriate, and being part of the crew again.
Regards,
Observer
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RE: Introductions - Yanix - Jan 18, 2026
Welcome back! It’s great to see someone returning with a genuine desire to learn and grow. Wishing you the best as you continue learning and contributing again to the HF community.
RE: Introductions - Jamika - Jan 18, 2026
Welcome back to the forum bro, hope you have a wonderful day
RE: Introductions - Fluxy - Jan 18, 2026
Welcome to the forums! :}
RE: Introductions - Wertyr - Sep 9, 2026
Hello everyone! I'm glad to finally join Hack Forums. I'm interested in programming and tech discussions. Looking forward to learning from you guys.
RE: Introductions - XtremeDiscount - Sep 10, 2026
Hey my friend, welcome to the forum!