Cobwebs
Also known as: Cobwebs Technologies
Summary
An Israeli open-source intelligence (OSINT) company providing web intelligence to law enforcement.
Definition
Cobwebs Technologies is an Israeli OSINT company that provides web intelligence platforms to law enforcement and government agencies. It was awarded a $348,613.70 contract with DC HSEMA and is part of the procurement infrastructure funneling Israeli surveillance technology into U.S. municipal markets via Carahsoft.
Background & History
Cobwebs Technologies is a Swiss-Israeli open-source intelligence (OSINT) company that provides web intelligence platforms to law enforcement and government agencies. The company was founded by Israeli intelligence veterans and maintains operations in both Switzerland and Israel, leveraging the Swiss jurisdiction for European market access while maintaining Israeli technical development. Its flagship product, WebLoc, provides location tracking and device identification capabilities using OSINT data from mobile networks and digital footprints.
Operational Role in the Network
Cobwebs functions as the OSINT tracking layer in the surveillance procurement pipeline, providing WebLoc technology that tracks up to 500 million mobile devices using open-source intelligence data. The company was awarded a $348,613.70 contract with DC HSEMA (Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency), part of the procurement infrastructure funneling Israeli surveillance technology into U.S. municipal markets via Carahsoft. Cobwebs' products enable law enforcement to track individuals' locations, social connections, and digital activities without traditional warrant requirements.
Documented Actions & Evidence
$348,613.70 contract with DC HSEMA
Cobwebs Technologies was awarded a $348,613.70 contract with the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), establishing the company's presence in the U.S. municipal surveillance procurement market.
Source ↗WebLoc tracking of 500M mobile devices
Cobwebs' WebLoc platform provides location tracking and device identification for up to 500 million mobile devices using OSINT data, enabling mass surveillance capabilities for law enforcement and government clients.
Source ↗Legal & Regulatory Status
Cobwebs operates as a legitimate OSINT provider under Swiss and Israeli law. The company's surveillance products are sold to law enforcement and government agencies through authorized procurement channels including Carahsoft's GSA Schedule contracts. No regulatory action has been taken against Cobwebs as of 2025.
Timeline
Established as Swiss-Israeli OSINT company by Israeli intelligence veterans
Awarded $348,613.70 contract with DC HSEMA via Carahsoft procurement infrastructure
WebLoc platform tracks up to 500M mobile devices for law enforcement and government clients
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