What is OSINT?

OSINT is the collection and analysis of publicly available data to produce actionable intelligence. From usernames to addresses, social media to geolocation — the surface web has it all.

🛠️ Top Free OSINT Tools

• OSINT Framework – A directory of categorized OSINT tools
• Namechk – Check username availability across platforms
• SocialGrep – Reddit deep search engine
• IntelX – Deep web and breached data search
• EXIF.tools – View image metadata

🔍 Investigation Techniques

• Reverse image search with Google, Yandex, or TinEye
• Cross-check email leaks using HaveIBeenPwned
• Scrape LinkedIn, Twitter, or GitHub for patterns
• Use metadata from PDFs and photos to find origin devices

📚 Learning Resources

• OSINT Curious – Expert-written blog for OSINT learning
• start.me OSINT dashboard – Bookmarks, feeds, and toolkits
• Bellingcat – Real investigations done with open data

💡 Suggestions for You

If you're a beginner:

• Start with usernames and social media tracking
• Practice with your own data to understand what’s exposed
• Join OSINT communities (Reddit, Discord, etc.)