Thread by @hacktoria

🧵 - For anyone getting started in #OSINT there can be so many fancy tools out there. To get going, here's a thread of the BIG 8 everyone should know about. ➡️

1/8: #Google - Google is one of the most widely used OSINT tools. It's an excellent resource for finding information about people, companies, and events. With Google, you can search for anything from social media profiles to public records.

2/8: #TheHarvester - The Harvester is an OSINT tool that helps you gather email addresses, subdomains, and other data about a target. It's a great tool for reconnaissance and can be used to identify potential vulnerabilities.

3/8: #Maltego - Maltego is a powerful OSINT tool that allows you to gather and analyze data from various sources. It's great for visualizing relationships between different entities and can help you uncover patterns that might be missed by other tools.

4/8: #Shodan - Shodan is a search engine that allows you to find internet-connected devices. It's often used to identify vulnerable systems or to gather information about a target's infrastructure.

5/8: #OSINTFramework - The OSINT Framework is a collection of OSINT tools and resources. It's a great starting point for anyone new to OSINT and contains a wealth of information about different tools and techniques.

6/8: #Spiderfoot - Spiderfoot is an OSINT automation tool that can be used to gather information about a target from various sources. It's highly customizable and can be used to automate many OSINT tasks.

7/8: #Metagoofil - Metagoofil is an OSINT tool that helps you gather information from public documents, such as PDFs and Word documents. It can be used to identify potential vulnerabilities or to gather information about a target's infrastructure.

8/8: #IntelTechniques - Intel Techniques is a collection of OSINT tools and resources created by OSINT expert Michael Bazzell. It's a great resource for anyone looking to improve their OSINT skills and contains a wealth of information about different tools and techniques.