OSINT

As previously noted, one of the sources that attackers use to gather information about their target victims is open source intelligence techniques, known as OSINT.

OSINT is a framework used to gather information from public sources such as social media, public records, government websites, academic research, news articles, or other publicly available data.

It enables analysts to gather information from sources that may not be accessible through conventional means. For instance, a social media post could provide valuable information about a person’s thoughts or actions that would be impossible to obtain through a background check or conventional searches.

OSINT tools

OSINT tools are software or applications that are used to facilitate the process of collecting, analyzing, and visualizing information from publicly available sources. Here are some examples of OSINT tools:

• Shodan: This is used for internet-connected devices to allow users to discover devices...