Open-source intelligence

OSINT refers to methods of obtaining information about a person or organization through public records, websites, and social media.

Intelligence Sources

Open-source intelligence

Open-source feeds, available without subscription.

Publicly accessible reputation lists and malware signature databases.

Government agencies - sources of public threat information (US-CERT)

Blogs and contributions to discussion forums from experienced practitioners

Source examples

  1. Google

  2. Job sites

  3. Internet register

  4. Social Media

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