Manual OSINT Is Dead — Here's How Telescope Automates Telegram Intelligence

These days, the real news doesn't break on CNN — it leaks on Telegram.

When cyberattacks hit or conflict erupts, the first clues often surface in obscure Telegram channels—sometimes hours before the media catches on. For governments, security teams, and analysts, this is the real goldmine: raw, unfiltered intel, straight from the source.

But here's the catch:

Telegram is a madhouse.

Thousands of channels. Millions of posts. Half of it is noise, and the other half is buried so deep, you'll miss it unless you're glued to your screen 24/7.

And let's be honest — no one has time for that.

That's where Telescope steps in.

Think of it as your OSINT superpower — quietly scanning, sorting, and verifying the flood of Telegram data, so you only see what matters.

No more wading through the junk. Just clean, reliable intel delivered in real time.

Introducing Telescope

Intelligence at Scale

We built Telescope as a powerful OSINT tool that cuts through the noise and delivers the intelligence that actually matters.

Here's how it works

Telescope automates the heavy lifting — monitoring, filtering, and analyzing Telegram data at scale. It's not just about following channels; it's about making sense of the madness.

And we're scaling fast.

We're expanding our coverage to 100,000+ Telegram channels, groups, and bots, starting with a strategic rollout across 50,000 of the most active and high-value sources.

These include:

• Private groups where sensitive chatter often surfaces first
• Public channels driving the latest narratives
• Bot networks that share real-time updates from conflict zones, cyber incidents, and political flashpoints

With Telescope, you don't just stay in the loop — you stay ahead of it.

Comprehensive Coverage Across Global Hotspots

Telescope's intelligence monitoring is strategically focused across key geopolitical and cyber-threat regions:

• Global/General Geopolitics - 20%
• Middle East & North Africa (MENA) - 20%
• Africa (with emphasis on Ethiopia & regional conflicts) - 15%
• Iran-focused Channels - 15%
• United States & Western Intelligence Sources - 10%
• Russia & Post-Soviet Regions - 10%
• China & Asia-Pacific - 10%

This regional distribution ensures balanced visibility into the most dynamic threat zones and emerging narratives that can impact global security, policy, and cyber resilience.

Access to High-Value Intelligence Sources

Telescope continuously monitors influential Telegram sources known for their high OSINT value, such as:

• WW3 INFO - A source documenting global conflicts, especially regional escalations involving Iran and Israel
• Intel Republic - With over 100K subscribers, this channel reports on Russia-Ukraine developments with ground-level footage
• Bellum Acta - A crisis-driven feed with 200K+ followers covering urgent geopolitical events
• Resistance Trench - Focused on local conflict documentation and networked information sharing
• War Monitor Channels - Real-time updates from active war zones
• OSINT-dedicated Networks - Covering tactical updates in Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, and beyond

These sources are just the tip of the iceberg in our growing repository of intelligence-rich Telegram environments.

The Intelligence Challenge

Organizations attempting to manually monitor these sources face serious hurdles:

• Volume Overload: Hundreds of posts daily across numerous channels
• Language Complexity: Multilingual posts require translation and localization
• Signal vs. Noise: High-value insights are often hidden within propaganda or misinformation
• Resource Constraints: Human analysts can't scale to match the speed and volume of data flow

How Telescope Solves This

Telescope brings automation and intelligence to the heart of OSINT:

• Automated Ingestion: Collects and categorizes content from tens of thousands of Telegram sources
• AI-Powered Filtering: Highlights high-priority developments based on customizable parameters
• Cross-Channel Correlation: Verifies authenticity by analyzing patterns across different sources
• Real-Time Alerts: Delivers critical updates instantly, cutting the time from post to action

The Future of OSINT Is Automated, Verified, and Scalable

No more scrambling to keep up. With Telescope, your team gets real-time situational awareness without needing a massive army of analysts.

As we scale to 100,000+ Telegram sources, our focus stays sharp:

Delivering clean, verified, and timely intelligence from the most chaotic corners of the digital world.