Prediction
LinkedIn networking will increasingly rely on automation tools and AI-driven connection strategies, making manual outreach less effective. Professionals will leverage scripts and bots to maintain relationships, analyze response rates, and optimize engagement.
You Should Know:
1. Automating LinkedIn Connection Management with Python
Use the `selenium` library to automate LinkedIn interactions.
Installation:
pip install selenium webdriver-manager
Python Script Example:
from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By
from webdriver_manager.chrome import ChromeDriverManager
import time
driver = webdriver.Chrome(ChromeDriverManager().install())
driver.get("https://www.linkedin.com/login")
Login
driver.find_element(By.ID, "username").send_keys("your_email")
driver.find_element(By.ID, "password").send_keys("your_password")
driver.find_element(By.XPATH, "//button[@type='submit']").click()
Search for a connection
time.sleep(5)
search_box = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, "//input[@placeholder='Search']")
search_box.send_keys("Rachel Bicknell")
search_box.submit()
Send connection request
time.sleep(3)
connect_button = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, "//button[contains(@aria-label,'Connect')]")
connect_button.click()
2. Extracting LinkedIn Emails via OSINT
Use theHarvester to find professional emails:
theHarvester -d linkedin.com -l 500 -b google
3. Checking Email Validity with SMTP
Verify if an email is active using Telnet:
telnet mx.linkedin.com 25 HELO test MAIL FROM: <a href="mailto:youremail@domain.com">youremail@domain.com</a> RCPT TO: <a href="mailto:targetemail@linkedin.com">targetemail@linkedin.com</a>
If you get `250 2.1.5`, the email exists.
4. Automating Follow-Ups with Bash
!/bin/bash echo "Subject: Follow-Up on LinkedIn" | sendmail [email protected]
What Undercode Say
LinkedIn networking can be optimized with automation, but ethical considerations are crucial. Over-automation may lead to account restrictions. Instead, use:
– Linux commands (curl, grep) to analyze LinkedIn profiles.
– Windows PowerShell to track connection responses:
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://www.linkedin.com/in/username" | Select-String -Pattern "Contact Info"
– Ansible for mass LinkedIn profile scraping (if permitted).
Expected Output:
A semi-automated networking strategy that balances efficiency with authenticity.
Prediction:
AI-driven LinkedIn bots will soon replace manual networking, requiring stricter platform regulations.
References:
Reported By: Rachelbicknell That – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
