OSINT Tools

Search Term Generator

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The Search Terms Generator is a powerful investigative tool that automatically constructs sophisticated search queries for compliance, due diligence, and research professionals. Transform hours of manual search construction into seconds of automated query generation.

Supporting 9 languages and multiple risk categories including AML/KYC, Financial Risk, Legal Risk, ESG, and Political Exposure, the tool combines your search terms with expert-curated keyword sets. It seamlessly integrates with Google, Bing, Baidu, and Yandex, featuring smart query splitting, quick presets for common sources, and optional date filtering.

Perfect for compliance officers, investigators, journalists, and risk analysts who need comprehensive searches across languages and risk categories instantly.

Archived or Deleted Content

Internet Archive: Provides access to historical snapshots of web pages, allowing users to view archived versions of websites.
Archive.is: A tool for archiving web pages and creating permanent snapshots.
CachedView: A service that shows cached versions of web pages from Google Cache and the Internet Archive.

Corporate Searches

Open Corporates: The largest open database of companies in the world, providing detailed information on corporate entities.
UK Company House: The official UK government register of UK companies, offering detailed company records.
Offshore Leaks: A database of offshore company records, beneficial for uncovering hidden corporate structures.
National Corporation Directory (US): A directory providing information on corporations registered in the United States.

Discord

DiscordBee: A directory of public Discord servers categorized by topic.
Discord Servers: A platform to discover public Discord servers across various themes and interests.

Domain and Websites

Analyzeid: Helps identify other websites owned by the same individual.
LeakIX: A search engine for finding exposed services and data leaks.
PublicWWW: Allows searching of web pages’ source code for specific keywords and snippets.
Scam Adviser: Evaluates the risk level of websites, helping to identify potential scams.
Shodan: A search engine for finding specific types of computers and devices connected to the internet.
WhatIsMyIPAddress: Provides information about IP addresses, including geolocation data.

Email Address

Dehashed: A database of compromised email addresses and other personal information.
HaveIBeenPwned: Allows users to check if their email addresses have been involved in data breaches.
Central Ops: Provides detailed information and tools for investigating email addresses.

Framework

OSINT Framework: A collection of OSINT tools and resources categorized to assist in gathering intelligence.

Geolocation

Google Maps and Streetview: Provides detailed maps and street-level imagery.
Bing Maps: Microsoft’s mapping service with road, aerial, and street-side views.
Yandex Maps: Russian mapping service with detailed maps and street views.
Sun Calculator: Calculates sun movement and sunlight phases.
Moon Calculator: Provides moon position and lunar phases.
Shadow Calculator: Calculates shadows cast by buildings and other structures.
Wikimapia: Combines Google Maps with a wiki system, allowing users to add information.
N2YO Satellite tracker: Tracks real-time satellite locations.
All Area Codes (US): Provides information about area codes in the US.
EarthCam: A network of live streaming webcams around the world.

Image Searching

Google Reverse Image Search: Allows users to search for images using other images.
Bing Image Search: Microsoft’s reverse image search engine.
Yandex Reverse Image Search: Russian search engine for finding images similar to the one uploaded.
PimEyes: A face recognition search engine to find where images appear online.
Clean up Pictures: A tool for editing and removing unwanted objects from pictures.
Face++: Offers face comparison and recognition services.
Face Check ID: A tool for checking and identifying faces across the web.
Hate Symbol Database: A database of hate symbols and their meanings.
TinEye: An image search engine that helps find the origin of images and track where they appear online.

Instagram

Picuki: A web-based tool to browse Instagram profiles, hashtags, and locations without logging in.
Insta Stalker: Allows users to view Instagram stories, posts, and profiles anonymously.
Gramho: Analyzes Instagram accounts and provides insights into followers and engagement.

IP Address

IPinfo: Provides detailed information about IP addresses, including geolocation, ISP, and domains.
IP2Location: Offers IP geolocation services to identify the location of IP addresses.
MaxMind GeoIP: Provides IP intelligence and fraud detection services.
ipSTACK: Real-time geolocation API that provides IP address data.

Hunter: Finds email addresses associated with LinkedIn profiles and domains.
Lusha : Provides contact information for LinkedIn profiles, including emails and phone numbers.
RocketReach: Offers contact details and insights for LinkedIn profiles.

Operational Security (Personal Security)

Privacy Badger: A browser extension to block tracking and enhance online privacy.
DuckDuckGo: A browser extension that blocks trackers and provides private search.

Person Searches

Pipl: A people search engine that retrieves information from the deep web.
TruePeopleSearch: Free people search engine that provides addresses, phone numbers, and more.
Spokeo: Aggregates data from online and offline sources to provide comprehensive people search results.
ZabaSearch: People search engine focusing on public records and contact information.

Phone Numbers

Truecaller: Identifies unknown callers and blocks spam calls.
Whitepages (country specific): Provides information on phone numbers, including ownership and location.
NumLookup: Free reverse phone lookup service to identify the owner of a phone number.
Spy Dialer: Free reverse lookup service for phone numbers, voicemails, and texts.

Pin Search: Reverse image search for Pinterest, helping to find the source of images.
Pinalytics: Analyses Pinterest profiles, boards, and pins for insights and trends.
Pintrest Trends: Discover the latest trends on Pinterest by searching for popular pins and boards.

Reddit Search: Advanced search tool for finding posts and comments on Reddit.
Reddit Insight: Analyses Reddit posts and comments for trends and patterns.

Search Engines and Databases

Google: The most widely used search engine, providing comprehensive search results across the web.
Yahoo: A popular search engine offering web, image, and video search.
Yandex (Russia): Russian search engine offering a variety of services including web search, images, and maps.
No-Nonsense: A tool loads up a list of keywords which you can use to screen for adverse media, military links, political connections, sources of wealth, asset tracing etc.

Snapchat

Snap Map (requires an account and app): Allows users to see public snaps posted around the world on a map.
GhostCodes: A directory for discovering and sharing Snapchat user profiles.
Snapdex: A Snapchat user directory with profile information and snapcodes.

Tools

IntelTechniques: A suite of tools designed for OSINT investigations.

Telegram Directory: A directory of public Telegram channels, groups, and bots.
TGStat: Provides statistics and analytics for Telegram channels.
Telemetr: An analytics tool for tracking Telegram channel growth and engagement.

TikTok

Exolyt: Analyzes TikTok profiles, videos, and hashtags for insights and trends.
TikTok Analytics: Provides in-depth analytics for TikTok accounts and content.
Pentos: A TikTok analytics platform that tracks hashtags, songs, and users.

Transportation

FlightAware: Real-time flight tracking and status updates.
MarineTraffic: Provides real-time information about ship movements and ports.
FlightRadar24: Tracks flights in real-time around the world.
OpenRailwayMap: A detailed online map of the world’s railway infrastructure.

Tumblr

Tumblr Search: Advanced search for finding posts, blogs, and content on Tumblr.
Tumblr Tag Search: Allows users to search for posts by tags on Tumblr.
TumbleCloud: A tool for analyzing and discovering trends on Tumblr.

Twitter (X)

TweetDeck (now Twitter Pro): A social media dashboard application for managing Twitter accounts.
Twiangulate: Analyzes and finds connections between Twitter accounts.
TweetBeaver (down due to changes in API): A tool for retrieving detailed information about Twitter users and their interactions.

Usernames

Namechk: Checks the availability of usernames across multiple social media platforms and domains.
KnowEm: Allows users to search for the availability of usernames, trademarks, and domains.
UserSearch: Searches for usernames across various social media platforms and websites.

These tools offer extensive resources for accessing and analysing various types of online information. They cater to a wide range of research needs, including historical web content retrieval, corporate searches, public server exploration, cybersecurity and risk assessment, and more. The tools also assist with email investigation, geolocation, image searching, social media analysis, network security, fraud prevention, professional networking, background checks, and content analysis across various platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, and more.

If you know anymore websites or broswer based tools you think we should add to the list, send them over to us at: HMIntelligence@proton.me