2025-02-09
This tool is designed to retrieve and verify vehicle data using a car plate number, including car jacking reports. It is particularly useful in OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) investigations, aiding in missing person cases, fraud prevention, and identity theft investigations. The script utilizes Python’s `requests` library and a `config.json` file containing API keys managed by RapidAPI.
Code Implementation
1. Install Required Libraries
Ensure you have Python installed and install the `requests` library if not already present:
pip install requests
2. Create `config.json`
This file will store your API keys. Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` with your actual RapidAPI key:
{
"api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
3. Python Script
Below is the Python script to retrieve vehicle data:
import requests
import json
<h1>Load API key from config.json</h1>
with open('config.json', 'r') as config_file:
config = json.load(config_file)
api_key = config['api_key']
<h1>Define the API endpoint and headers</h1>
url = "https://vehicle-data-api.p.rapidapi.com/plate-info"
headers = {
"X-RapidAPI-Key": api_key,
"X-RapidAPI-Host": "vehicle-data-api.p.rapidapi.com"
}
<h1>Input car plate number</h1>
plate_number = input("Enter the car plate number: ")
<h1>Make the API request</h1>
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params={"plate": plate_number})
<h1>Check if the request was successful</h1>
if response.status_code == 200:
data = response.json()
print("Vehicle Data:")
print(json.dumps(data, indent=4))
else:
print(f"Error: {response.status_code} - {response.text}")
4. Run the Script
Save the script as `vehicle_data.py` and run it:
python vehicle_data.py
What Undercode Say
This tool is a powerful addition to any cybersecurity professional’s toolkit, especially for those involved in OSINT investigations. By leveraging Python and APIs, it simplifies the process of retrieving critical vehicle data, which can be pivotal in solving complex cases. Below are some additional Linux and cybersecurity commands that complement this tool:
1. Network Scanning with Nmap
Use Nmap to scan for open ports and services on a target system:
nmap -sV <target_ip>
2. Packet Capture with Tcpdump
Capture network traffic for analysis:
sudo tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap
3. File Integrity Checking
Use `sha256sum` to verify file integrity:
sha256sum <filename>
4. Log Analysis with Grep
Search for specific patterns in log files:
grep "error" /var/log/syslog
5. Firewall Management with UFW
Manage firewall rules easily:
sudo ufw allow 22/tcp
6. Process Monitoring with Htop
Monitor system processes in real-time:
htop
7. Disk Usage Analysis
Check disk usage with `du`:
du -sh /path/to/directory
8. SSH Hardening
Disable root login via SSH for better security:
sudo sed -i 's/PermitRootLogin yes/PermitRootLogin no/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config sudo systemctl restart sshd
9. Malware Scanning with ClamAV
Scan for malware:
sudo clamscan -r /home
10. Automate Tasks with Cron
Schedule tasks using cron:
crontab -e
For further reading on OSINT tools and techniques, visit:
– OSINT Framework
– RapidAPI Vehicle Data API
This article demonstrates how cybersecurity tools and Linux commands can be combined to enhance investigative capabilities. By integrating these tools into your workflow, you can streamline data retrieval, analysis, and security hardening processes. Always ensure ethical use of such tools and comply with legal regulations.
References:
Hackers Feeds, Undercode AI
