Listen to this Post
The OSINT Tools Directory (https://r00m101.com/tools) is a valuable resource for cybersecurity experts, threat hunters, and digital forensics investigators. This directory compiles essential Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools for reconnaissance, threat hunting, and incident response.
You Should Know:
Essential OSINT Tools & Commands
1. Recon-ng – A full-featured reconnaissance framework.
git clone https://github.com/lanmaster53/recon-ng cd recon-ng pip install -r REQUIREMENTS ./recon-ng
2. theHarvester – Email, domain, and subdomain discovery.
theHarvester -d example.com -b google
3. Maltego – Graphical link analysis tool (GUI-based).
sudo apt install maltego
- Shodan CLI – Search for vulnerable IoT devices.
shodan search apache
5. SpiderFoot – Automated OSINT collection.
python3 sf.py -s example.com -q
6. Metagoofil – Metadata extraction from public documents.
metagoofil -d example.com -t pdf,doc -l 20 -o results
Threat Hunting with OSINT
- URLScan.io – Analyze suspicious URLs:
curl -X POST "https://urlscan.io/api/v1/scan/" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"url":"https://example.com"}' VirusTotal API – Check file hashes:
curl -s --request GET --url "https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/files/{hash}" --header "x-apikey: YOUR_API_KEY"
Windows Forensics with OSINT
PSExec for Remote Investigations
PsExec \target -u admin -p password cmd
Extract Browser History with NirSoft Tools
BrowsingHistoryView.exe /HistorySource 1 /LoadIE 1 /LoadFirefox 1
What Undercode Say
OSINT is a critical skill in cybersecurity, enabling professionals to gather intelligence from publicly available sources. Mastering these tools enhances threat detection, incident response, and penetration testing capabilities.
Expected Output:
- A structured OSINT workflow for investigations.
- Improved threat detection using automated tools.
- Enhanced cybersecurity posture through intelligence gathering.
Prediction
As cyber threats evolve, AI-driven OSINT tools will dominate, automating data collection and analysis while reducing manual effort. Expect more integration with threat intelligence platforms for real-time analysis.
(Source: https://r00m101.com/tools)
IT/Security Reporter URL:
Reported By: Aleborges Osint – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
