A list of my favorite open source intelligence tools and resources.
⚠️ These tools are for educational purposes and authorized testing only.
| Tool | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Shodan | Search engine for internet-connected devices | Web |
| Censys | Search engine for internet-connected devices and certificates | Web |
| Wayback Machine | Historical snapshots of websites | Web |
| Tool | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Sherlock | Finds usernames across social networks | Linux/Windows |
| WhatsMyName | Enumerates username presence across hundreds of sites | Web |
| Tool | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| theHarvester | Gathers emails, subdomains, hosts, and names from public sources | Linux/Windows |
| DNSDumpster | DNS recon and subdomain discovery | Web |
| Have I Been Pwned | Checks if an email/domain appears in known data breaches | Web |
| Tool | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| SpiderFoot | Automated OSINT reconnaissance across 200+ data sources | Linux/Windows |
| Recon-ng | Modular web reconnaissance framework | Linux |