Human intelligence for situations that require answers, access, and verification.

Black Phoenix conducts discreet intelligence operations for companies, governments, diplomatic missions and individuals operating in complex environments.

Our work combines on-the-ground human intelligence with open-source and technical collection to establish what is actually happening, verify information and answer questions that cannot be resolved from public sources alone.

What We Do

Intelligence built around the question, the environment and the access required to answer it.

Human Intelligence

Develop and manage trusted sources to obtain information that cannot be found through open sources alone.

Investigations

Establish facts around people, organizations, assets, networks and events.

Strategic Reconnaissance

Build a ground-level picture of locations, activities, movements and relationships.

Counter-Intelligence

Identify hostile collection, infiltration, manipulation and information leakage.

Corporate Intelligence

Investigate fraud, internal threats, sabotage, sensitive disputes and commercial risks.

Technical Intelligence

Use OSINT, cyber and technical methods to support and verify human intelligence.

Beyond the Open Web

Open-source intelligence shows what is publicly visible. Human intelligence, technical collection, and verification help establish what is happening behind the scenes.

Who We Work With

Companies

Investigations, fraud, internal threats, competitive intelligence and sensitive disputes.

Governments & Public Institutions

Ground intelligence, investigations, verification and strategic reporting.

Diplomatic Missions

Personnel, local networks, hostile activity and mission-specific intelligence.

Individuals & Principals

Sensitive investigations, due diligence, reputation and personal security intelligence.

Case Studies

Selected engagements showing how our intelligence work is applied in real-world situations.

Strategic Recon5 Months | 2026 | Beirut

Hezbollah Clandestine $70M Cash Reserve Identified

Located an undisclosed medium-term liquid cash stash belonging to Hezbollah's Qard al Hassan holding up to $70 million in mixed currency underneath a residential building in Hezbollah's stronghold of Dahye.

Client:Undisclosed
Cyber WarfareBeirut & Iraq

Joint Cyber Assault Intercepted & Neutralized

Uncovered a joint cyber attack operation between Kataeb el Hezbollah's cyber team (Fatimiyoun) in Iraq and Hezbollah's cyber division targeting key Lebanese anti-IRGC/Hezbollah institutions, including the Presidential Palace, Ministries, and media outlets.

Client:961
Counter-IntelligenceBeirut & Tel Aviv

Multi-Year State Cyber Operation Exposed

Uncovered a complex, multi-year Israeli cyber espionage operation gathering sensitive personal records and blackmailing material targeting a specific Lebanese sect.

Client:Undisclosed
Strategic ReconSeptember 2020 | Beirut

Rocket Factory Payload & Explosives Cache Verified

Inspected a suspected industrial facility utilized by Hezbollah for clandestine rocket production.

Client:961
Strategic ReconPreemptive Alert | Beirut

Airport Road Blockade Plot Discovered 8 Hours Pre-Event

Uncovered a planned Hezbollah surprise blockade intended to paralyze and shutdown the primary Beirut airport access road.

Client:Undisclosed
Strategic ReconBeirut

Underground Clandestine Prison Located in Dahye

Executed targeted human reconnaissance to locate an illegal Hezbollah detention and interrogation facility operating in secrecy.

Client:Undisclosed
Diplomatic Missions2 Months | September 2024 | Beirut

Embassy Driver Espionage Operation Disrupted

Identified an active embassy driver covertly leaking confidential diplomatic schedules, vehicle movements, and operational activity to Hezbollah networks.

Client:Undisclosed Embassy
Diplomatic Missions3 Weeks | Beirut

Counter-Infiltration Vetting Stops Hostile Recruiter

Conducted deep-background vetting on a final-stage embassy applicant positioned for access to sensitive diplomatic communications and facilities.

Client:Undisclosed Embassy
Cyber WarfareBeirut

3 Clandestine Cyber Mercenary Locations Uncovered

Mapped and confirmed 3 main physical bases utilized by Hezbollah's cyber team in Lebanon.

Client:961

How an Engagement Works

A focused process from the initial intelligence question through collection, verification and reporting.

01

Define the Question

Establish what the client needs to know and what decision the intelligence will support.

02

Build the Collection Plan

Determine the appropriate combination of HUMINT, OSINT, technical collection and field activity.

03

Collect & Verify

Gather information through multiple channels and cross-check it before reporting.

04

Report

Deliver concise findings, supporting evidence and relevant implications.

05

Continue if Required

For ongoing matters, intelligence collection continues as the situation develops.

Initiate a Private Intelligence Assessment

Tell us what you need to establish, verify or understand. We will assess the question, environment and appropriate collection approach.