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Introduction to 10 OSINT and AI Tools: A Beginner’s Guide

Hartarto
6 min readOct 29, 2024

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In an increasingly interconnected world, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become an essential practice for gathering information and insights from publicly available sources. OSINT is used by cybersecurity professionals, private investigators, journalists, and even ordinary users to explore publicly accessible data on the internet. Leveraging AI tools has transformed the way OSINT is conducted, making it more efficient and accurate. This guide will introduce you to some AI tools that are widely used for OSINT, along with a list of resources to help you get started.

What is OSINT?

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) involves collecting and analyzing data from publicly accessible sources. This includes anything from social media posts, online databases, public records, forums, and much more. With OSINT, analysts can extract valuable information without direct hacking or illegal activities. Whether you’re investigating cybersecurity threats, performing background checks, or gathering intelligence, OSINT tools can help you find and analyze this information efficiently.

Why Use AI in OSINT?

AI has made OSINT more advanced by automating data collection, identifying patterns, and performing complex analysis on large sets of information. For beginners…

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Hartarto
Hartarto

Written by Hartarto

Global Cyber Threat Analyst by day, capturing life's beauty through photography by night. Unraveling digital mysteries, painting with pixels

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