The Language of Emojis in Threat Intelligence

Threat actors increasingly use emojis to communicate covertly, referencing themselves, their tactics, and even their procedures. What once seemed like playful symbols now serves as a secret code—a dictionary of slang and vernacular used to obfuscate critical information and strengthen their online communities.

In this live session, you’ll learn how to break the code with:

• Key OSINT resources that act as “emoji dictionaries” for tracking threat actor activity
• Techniques for leveraging emojis in query syntax to enhance your investigative research
• Proven methods for identifying the most significant emojis used by threat groups across various communities

Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the hidden language of threat actors and take your investigations to the next level.

Meet The Speaker

Alanah Crocker

Alanah Crocker is a renowned OSINT tools instructor specializing in threat intelligence. She currently leads Flashpoint’s training initiatives across its toolkit, empowering users to enhance their efficiency and investigative outcomes. Trusted by military, law enforcement, and Fortune 100 leaders, Alanah leads virtual and in-person training sessions through the Flashpoint Training Academy, a professional development program tailored for government and commercial clients.