Book Description

The book is designed for a practical approach to learning, with examples based on scenarios. It covers possible OSINT blueprints from the beginning to an advanced level KEY FEATURES ● Learn about OSINT and how to set up an OSINT environment for investigations. ● Master techniques for tracking fraud SMS and investigating emails. ● Explore reverse image searching and geolocation strategies. DESCRIPTION OSINT is a powerful technology used to gather and analyze information from publicly available sources. It empowers cybersecurity professionals to proactively detect and mitigate threats. This book serves as a comprehensive guide offering strategic approaches and practical insights into leveraging OSINT for cybersecurity defense. This book is an all-encompassing guide to open-source intelligence (OSINT). It meticulously details tools, techniques, and applications across a multitude of domains. The book explores OSINT’s use in social media, email domains, IP addresses, images, videos, documents, mobile numbers, companies, job postings, and the dark web. It probes OSINT’s application for threat intelligence, data leak detection, understanding encryption, and digital certificates, assessing fake news, reverse image search, geolocation workarounds, real image identification, finding banned organizations, handling sensitive information like Aadhar and Social Security Numbers, while also tracking fraudulent SMS. By the end of this book, readers will emerge as competent cybersecurity professionals equipped with the skills and expertise to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats with confidence and proficiency. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Understand the fundamentals of OSINT in cybersecurity. ● Securing web browsers and ensuring online privacy. ● Investigating emails and tracking cyber threats. ● Gain insights into tracking mobile identities and domain or IP investigations. ● Enhance cybersecurity defenses with practical case studies. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is essential for cybersecurity professionals, investigators, law enforcement, and digital forensics analysts seeking advanced OSINT strategies. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Setting up OSINT Environment 2. Secure Browsers 3. Exploring OS Security 4. Online Privacy and Security 5. Tail OS in Use 6. Using Tor Browser 7. Advanced Search Tools 8. Sock Puppet Accounts 9. Exploring Footprinting 10. Investigating E-mails 11. Utilizing Social Media 12. Tracking Family and Friends 13. Mobile Identity Search 14. Mining Online Communities 15. Investigating Domain and IP 16. Detection of Data Leaks 17. Understanding Encryption and Digital Certificates 18. Access Fake News 19. Reverse Image Search 20. Geo-location 21. Identify Real Images 22. Use of Aadhaar and Social Security Number 23. Tracking Fraud SMS