OSINT Tools

User Quotes:

• "Is there an OSINT tool to search the list?"
• "In my experience, phone numbers are hard to find open source."
• "Used to use it for dating."
• "Tools just make our business slightly easier."
• "Google is a lot less useful than it used to be."

Sherlock

• Sherlock is mentioned as a useful tool, along with MALTEGO for mapping and extensions.

Spiderfoot

• Spiderfoot is described as an initial tool to gather information.

Skiptracer

• Skiptracer is recommended but needs setup and APIs.

SocialNet by ShadowDragon

• SocialNet by ShadowDragon is suggested as a tool worth checking out.

OSINT.industries & Epios

• OSINT.industries & Epios are compared for their capabilities and cost-effectiveness.

Usersearch

• Usersearch is praised for providing useful modules for reverse email search and reverse phone number search.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Tools like Sherlock, Spiderfoot, and Skiptracer are recommended for different aspects of OSINT. Usersearch is praised for its effective modules.
• Cons: Users mention the diminishing usefulness of Google and difficulties in finding information through open sources, especially regarding phone numbers.

OSINT Challenges and Methodology

User Quotes:

• "Every OSINT tool has its own usage."
• "There are no magic tools and if there are, they're not for long."
• "Professionals rely on methods, tools just make our business slightly easier."

Emphasis on Methodology

• Users stress the importance of focusing on methodology over relying solely on tools for OSINT success.

Broadening Search

• Suggestions include using more tools and filters, such as age, name, and location filters, practicing, and searching through alternative search engines for different regions.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Emphasizes the significance of methodology in OSINT success, focusing on critical thinking, and comprehensive research techniques.
• Cons: Users acknowledge the limitations and challenges in conducting effective OSINT, including the need for diverse tools and strategies.

Subreddit Discussion - Non Credible Defense (NCD)

User Quotes:

• "This sub went down in quality when the Russians invaded Ukraine."
• "NCD - Hardcore copium addicts that made the screaming Russian wojack meme."
• "It's strayed so far from what it's supposed to be."
• "None of the stuff here is funny anymore."

Quality of Subreddit Discussion

• Users express dissatisfaction with the declining quality of discussion on the Non Credible Defense (NCD) subreddit, attributing it to recent events and a shift in content style.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Recognizes the engaging and informative discussions that took place during events like the AUKUS deal.
• Cons: Notes a decrease in the quality of content and humor on the subreddit, along with a perceived lack of expertise in geopolitical and defense topics.