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 levelKey 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.

DescriptionOSINT 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 forThis book is essential for cybersecurity professionals, investigators, law enforcement, and digital forensics analysts seeking advanced OSINT strategies.

Table of Contents1. Setting up OSINT Environment2.

Secure Browsers3. Exploring OS Security4.

Online Privacy and Security5. Tail OS in Use6.

Using Tor Browser7. Advanced Search Tools8.

Sock Puppet Accounts9. Exploring Footprinting10.

Investigating E-mails11. Utilizing Social Media12.

Tracking Family and Friends13. Mobile Identity Search14.

Mining Online Communities15. Investigating Domain and IP16.

Detection of Data Leaks17. Understanding Encryption and Digital Certificates18.

Access Fake News19. Reverse Image Search20.

Geo-location21. Identify Real Images22.

Use of Aadhaar and Social Security Number23. Tracking Fraud SMS.