OSINT Sources

Curated collection of open-source intelligence frameworks, databases, and reference materials for investigators.

OSINT Frameworks

Framework

OSINT Framework

The definitive collection of OSINT tools organized by category — a comprehensive visual map of free tools for gathering information from open sources.

osintframework.com →
Collection

Awesome OSINT

A curated list of amazingly awesome OSINT tools, blogs, and resources maintained by the open-source community on GitHub.

github.com/jivoi/awesome-osint →
Framework

IntelTechniques

Michael Bazzell's comprehensive OSINT resource hub with tools, workbooks, and methodology guides for professional investigators.

inteltechniques.com →
Collection

OSINT Dojo

Educational platform for learning OSINT techniques with practical exercises, challenges, and structured learning paths.

yourdigitalshadow.com →

Specialized Search

IoT Search

Shodan

Search engine for internet-connected devices. Discover exposed servers, webcams, industrial control systems, and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

shodan.io →
IoT Search

Censys

Internet-wide scanning platform for discovering and monitoring hosts, websites, and certificates across the public internet.

censys.io →
IoT Search

ZoomEye

Chinese cyberspace search engine for discovering internet-connected devices and web services worldwide.

zoomeye.org →
Code Search

Grep.app

Search across half a million public Git repositories. Find code patterns, leaked credentials, and API key exposures.

grep.app →
Web Archive

Wayback Machine

Internet Archive's digital time machine. Access historical snapshots of websites and track changes over time.

web.archive.org →
DNS Intelligence

SecurityTrails

Historical DNS data, domain intelligence, and IP address exploration for infrastructure mapping and reconnaissance.

securitytrails.com →

Breach & Threat Intel

Breach Check

Have I Been Pwned

Check if your email or phone has been involved in a data breach. The largest repository of breached credential data.

haveibeenpwned.com →
Threat Intel

VirusTotal

Multi-engine malware scanning and threat intelligence platform. Analyze files, URLs, IPs, and domains for threats.

virustotal.com →
Threat Intel

AlienVault OTX

Open Threat Exchange — community-driven threat intelligence sharing platform with IOCs, pulses, and threat reports.

otx.alienvault.com →
CVE Database

NIST NVD

National Vulnerability Database — comprehensive repository of vulnerability data including CVE entries, CVSS scores, and technical details.

nvd.nist.gov →

People Search

Username

Namechk

Check username availability across hundreds of social networks and domains simultaneously.

namechk.com →
Username

WhatsMyName

Web-based username enumeration tool that checks for the existence of accounts across numerous platforms.

whatsmyname.app →
Email

Hunter.io

Find and verify professional email addresses associated with any domain for corporate intelligence gathering.

hunter.io →
Phone

PhoneInfoga

Advanced international phone number information gathering framework with carrier and location intelligence.

github.com/sundowndev/phoneinfoga →

Geospatial Intelligence

Satellite

Google Earth

Satellite and aerial imagery platform for geospatial analysis, location verification, and environmental reconnaissance.

earth.google.com →
Maps

OpenStreetMap

Collaborative, open-source mapping platform with detailed geographic data contributed by a global community.

openstreetmap.org →
Flight Tracking

FlightRadar24

Real-time global flight tracking with historical data, aircraft information, and airport intelligence.

flightradar24.com →
Ship Tracking

MarineTraffic

Real-time AIS vessel tracking covering ports, shipping routes, and maritime intelligence worldwide.

marinetraffic.com →

Documentation & Learning

Reference

MITRE ATT&CK

Globally-accessible knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations.

attack.mitre.org →
Training

SANS OSINT Resources

SANS Institute's collection of OSINT training materials, webcasts, and certification paths for intelligence analysts.

sans.org →
Community

Bellingcat

Independent investigative journalism collective specializing in open-source investigation techniques and fact-checking.

bellingcat.com →
Methodology

OWASP

Open Web Application Security Project — free resources for improving software security including testing guides and cheat sheets.

owasp.org →