OSINTdefender: Unmasking the propagandist behind the X network account

OSINTdefender is an active user on social network X, formerly known as Twitter.

The content of his posts frequently aligns with pro-Russian narratives, often teetering on the verge of misinformation.

Numerous readers have raised concerns over some of his claims, such as allegations of Ukrainians committing war crimes by targeting Russians with grenades, or his overt admiration of Russia's geopolitical clout.

"Molfar" agency analysts, intrigued by OSINTdefender's posts, undertook an investigation into his activities, revealing key details about his identity and background.

The individual behind the "OSINTdefender" account is XXXXXXXXXX, who established it in December 2021. On the communication platform, Discord, the administrator for the OSINTdefender server identifies as XXXXXXXX.

XXXXXXXX professional journey took him from managing a cafe in Fayetteville, Georgia in 2015 to pursuing military officer training between 2016 and 2019. In 2019, he joined the US Army as a radio frequency technician.

However, there's an inconsistency; his profile also references the US Air Force in Fayetteville. As of 2020, according to LinkedIn, he began his academic journey at Georgia Military College and identified as an advanced electronics and computer sciences specialist with the US Naval Forces in Great Lakes, Illinois by May 2020.

Interestingly, in 2014, he immersed himself in the virtual world of GTA Online under the alias "XXXXXXX," portraying an FBI veteran.

Two years later, he shared a photo featuring the Russian flag, speculated to be from military exercises.