Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is the process of gathering and analyzing publicly available information to answer specific questions mostly about a person, organization, or event. It is widely used in various fields, including cybersecurity, law enforcement, journalism, and business intelligence.
Key points about OSINT:
- Sources: News articles, social media, government records, company websites, images, videos, web archive, wikipedia, news, …etc.
- Methods: Searching, cross-referencing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions, …etc.
- Uses: Security investigations, market research, competitive analysis, due diligence, …etc.
- Benefits: Cost-effective, legal, and readily available information.
- Ethics: Respect copyright, privacy, and avoid spreading misinformation.
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