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About Us

Founder

Nick Backovic is an experienced OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) specialist with a proven track record in uncovering and analyzing online disinformation campaigns, extremism operations, and foreign influence networks.

Nick brings a unique combination of open-source investigative skill, tool development expertise, and high-level reporting experience. He is proficient in multi-platform investigations, custom data analysis pipelines, and structured intelligence outputs tailored to media, security, and policy clients.


Professional Background


In his previous roles as OSINT Specialist, Nick:


  • Designed and executed advanced investigations into global influence operations
     
  • Led research that contributed to international sanctions and designation efforts targeting state-linked disinformation actors
     
  • Produced intelligence reports that were used to inform U.S. Congressional testimony on the activities of foreign paramilitary organizations
     
  • Developed internal tooling to accelerate narrative tracking, link analysis, and cross-platform monitoring
     
  • Provided expert commentary on disinformation and extremism for major international news outlets
     
  • Mentored a team of analysts and maintained high standards of reporting accuracy and analytical depth



In the News


A pro-Russian social media campaign is trying to influence politics in Africa (NPR, 2023)


Why QAnon Targeted the Creator of Hollywood’s ‘Black List’ (Rolling Stone, 2023)


Some QAnon followers lose hope after inauguration (NBC, 2021)


'Buy more guns and ammo': The far-right is using messaging apps like Telegram to organize after the Capitol riot  (Business Insider, 2021)


What's behind the rise of QAnon in the UK? (BBC, 2020)



Publications


- 'Kremlin-Tied Propagandists Spearhead New Influence Operations' (Logically AI)


- EXCLUSIVE: Logically Identifies GhostEzra, Florida Man Behind World’s ‘Largest Antisemitic Internet Forum’ (Logically AI)


 

Our Mission


We help clients navigate today’s adversarial information environment by combining investigative rigour with scalable technical solutions. Whether through direct research engagements or API access to our Telegram intelligence platform, we deliver actionable insight to support decision-makers, investigators, and analysts working at the intersection of security, media, and policy.






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