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# **OSINT Protips**
If you follow my Twitter ([@ohshint_ ](https://twitter.com/ohshint_ )), you may have noticed that recently have been going on a tweeting spree providing useful OSINT tips and tricks using the hashtag [#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip ).
For those who don't use and/or don't care about Twitter, you can view all of these pro tips on this page. I will be updating this page whenever I post a new OSINT protip.
## **OSINT Protip 1**
> Posted on *4/11/2021* at *11:17 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1456505851020070913](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1456505851020070913)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip:
You can easily download any Google document for offline use by simply editing its URL. Example (Using [@bellingcat ](https://twitter.com/bellingcat )'s Online Investigation Toolkit):
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18rtqh8EG2q1xBo2cLNyhIDuK9jrPGwYr9DI2UncoqJQ/export?format=xlsx ](https://t.co/TUGT965czi?amp=1 )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Just add "/export?format=< file type > " to the documents URL!
"/spreadsheets/d/< document ID > /export?format=< file type > "
and/or
"/document/d/< document ID > /export?format=< file type > "
Export spreadsheets in pdf or xlsx format. Export documents in pdf, docx, epub, txt, md, and more!
## **OSINT Protip 2**
> Posted on *6/11/2021* at *3:42 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1457116170432118784](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1457116170432118784)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 2:
You can view and download an #Instagram post in full resolution by simply adding "/media/?size=l" to the post URL.
Example:
[https://instagram.com/p/CMdB2v8liSf/media/?size=l ](https://instagram.com/p/CMdB2v8liSf/media/?size=l )
You can also use "?size=m", if you want a smaller resolution.
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
## **OSINT Protip 3**
> Posted on *8/11/2021* at *3:18 AM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1457668968571834371](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1457668968571834371)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 3:
There are archives of Chrome, Firefox and Edge browser extensions that allow you to download older versions, view history, see developer information and other metadata.
- http://crxcavator.io
- http://crx4chrome.com
- https://archive.org/details/Firefox_Legacy_Collector_Dump
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Here is another useful archive of #Firefox add-ons:
- http://github.com/JustOff/ca-archive
This is a tool for downloading and extracting the source code from a .crx file:
- http://crxextractor.com
These archives can be very useful when researching and discovering malicious activity!
## OSINT Protip 4
> Posted on *8/11/2021* at *10:59 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1457966143721730052](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1457966143721730052)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 4:
Get yourself a library card (Register with fake information, if possible).
Many times local libraries offer free access to large datasets such as immigration records, ancestry data, newspaper archives, current and historical maps, and much more.
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
## OSINT Protip 5
> Posted on *10/11/2021* at *12:29 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1458532227743027202](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1458532227743027202)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 5:
Use 3rd party viewers to browse Instagram profiles without having to use a sock-puppet account.
- http://picuki.com
- http://dumpor.com
- http://pixwox.com
- http://gramhir.com
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Also, it's worth noting that sometimes these pages have been archived on the Wayback Machine and archive.today.
So it's worth checking in case you encounter a private account or to see if an Instagram account has deleted some of their posts!
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) [#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
## OSINT Protip 6
> Posted on *11/10/2021* at *6:41 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1458988232373198853](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1458988232373198853)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 6:
Flowcharts, use them.
These will ensure that you don't potentially miss anything while investigating different platforms and subjects. Extremely useful!
Created by [@sinwindie ](https://twitter.com/sinwindie ), so go give him a follow and star his GitHub: https://github.com/sinwindie/OSINT
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Attached images:
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< img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Twitter-Attack-Surface-for-OSINT-Investigations.jpg" / > < img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Person-Attack-Surface-for-OSINT-Investigations.jpg" / > < img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Instagram-Attack-Surface-for-OSINT-Investigations.jpg" / > < img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/DWM-Attack-Surface-for-OSINT-Investigations.jpg" / >
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## OSINT Protip 7
> Posted on *12/11/2021* at *7:16 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1459359586989740034](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1459359586989740034)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 7:
Federal and local governments often offer GIS data and other data sets for free.
Including interactive maps, property, environmental and infrastructure information for specific areas.
Many of them can be found here:
- https://dataportals.org/search
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Here is another example of what I'm talking about here.
This is a great collection of Canadian open data portals, both federal and provincial. This site also provides some other useful non-Canadian data sets.
- http://davidmckie.com/open-data-portals/
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
## OSINT Protip 8
> Posted on *13/11/2021* at *6:27 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1459709465859481603](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1459709465859481603)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 8:
OSINT is essentially an umbrella term for intelligence work.
You should familiarize yourself with the common acronyms used in the in intelligence field, as you will likely encounter them in your journey.
Read more here:
- https://ohshint.gitbook.io/oh-shint-its-a-blog/osint/osint-wtf
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Attached image:
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< img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Common-Intelligence-Acronyms-and-Their-Meanings.png" / >
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## OSINT Protip 9
> Posted on *13/11/2021* at *8:19 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1459737802296348673](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1459737802296348673)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 9:
If you didn't know about this before, you should!
Simple way to bypass the login prompt when scrolling through an [#Instagram ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Instagram?src=hashtag_click ) profile.
This technique also works with [#Pinterest ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pinterest?src=hashtag_click ).
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Attached image:
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< img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Instagram-Login-Bypass.png" / >
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## #OSINT Protip 10
> Posted on *14/11/2021* at *5:32 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1460058111188733952](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1460058111188733952)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 10:
[#Gmail ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) addresses ignore dots, but everything else usually does not. Potentially discover new information and additional leads!
Example:
`johnathandoe@gmail.com` and `johnathan.doe@gmail.com` is the same address, but they provide different results:
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Attached images:
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< img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/HIBP-Results.PNG" / > < img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Holehe-Output.PNG" / >
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## **OSINT Protip 11**
> Posted on *18/11/2021* at *4:47 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1461496264181223426](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1461496264181223426)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 11:
IP addresses can sometimes be useful. Other than geo-location, you can also check to see if and what torrents have been downloaded by searching a specific IP:
- [https://iknowwhatyoudownload.com/ ](https://iknowwhatyoudownload.com/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
## **OSINT Protip 12**
> Posted on *18/11/2021* at *9:18 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1461564466781306880](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1461564466781306880)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 12:
Sometimes its needed to use foreign information services while working on a specific case.
Here is a list of telephone and business directories for different parts of the world. Very useful! Translation may be needed.
- [https://om.1881.no/nyttige-sider/kataloger-i-utlandet ](https://om.1881.no/nyttige-sider/kataloger-i-utlandet )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 13**
> Posted on *19/11/2021* at *7:09 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1461894323750916099](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1461894323750916099)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 13:
Is [#Instagram ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Instagram?src=hashtag_click ) banning your sockpuppets? Use this simple trick to bypass their new "video verification" data collection scheme.
Step 1: Go to [https://sketchfab.com/tqyw/collections/human-face ](https://sketchfab.com/tqyw/collections/human-face )
Step 2: Use your phones camera and follow Instagram's instructions.
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[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#Metaverse ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Metaverse?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 14**
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> Posted on *22/11/2021* at *2:16 AM.*
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> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1462726721950552074](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1462726721950552074)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 14:
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Books. They contain lots of information, so you should read some!
Here is a list of great OSINT books:
- Open Source Intelligence Techniques 8th Edition by Bazzell, M.
- US Army ATP 2-22.9.
- The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Heuer, R.
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
If you want to read more, check out these great lists of [#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) related books and research papers.
- [https://bib.opensourceintelligence.biz ](https://bib.opensourceintelligence.biz/ )
- [https://www.blockint.nl/the-osint-library/ ](https://www.blockint.nl/the-osint-library/ )
These are all certainly worth downloading and reading.
Go get learn't!
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 15**
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> Posted on *23/11/2021* at *7:32 PM.*
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> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1463349823139028993](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1463349823139028993)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 15:
There are many datasets, maps and more online for many different, and very specific things. Everything from public toilets to license plates.
Here are a few examples:
- [https://toiletmap.gov.au ](https://toiletmap.gov.au/ )
- [https://dataset.domainsproject.org ](https://dataset.domainsproject.org/ )
- [http://worldlicenseplates.com ](http://www.worldlicenseplates.com/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
## **OSINT Protip 16**
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> Posted on *25/11/2021* at *10:23 PM.*
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> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1464117691078221826](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1464117691078221826)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 16:
You can search for amateur radio operators by callsign, name or FRN.
Results can provide a persons full name, callsign, addresses and in some cases, felony records.
- [https://qrz.com/lookup/ ](https://www.qrz.com/lookup/ )
- [https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp ](https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp )
- [https://apc-cap.ic.gc.ca/pls/apc_anon/query_amat_cs$.startup ](https://apc-cap.ic.gc.ca/pls/apc_anon/query_amat_cs$.startup )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 17**
> Posted on *3/12/2021* at *1:09 AM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1466696128691204096](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1466696128691204096)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 17:
When investigating footage coming out of conflict areas, it's important to identify the types of ordnance used and where it came from.
Here are a few great resources:
- [https://bulletpicker.com/_ord.html ](https://bulletpicker.com/_ord.html )
- [https://ordnance.info ](https://ordnance.info/ )
- [https://riotid.com ](https://riotid.com/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Being able to identify other things like firearms, ordnance, vehicles, aircraft, boats, uniforms and more is also important.
I have a large list of resources to help identify these different types of military equipment, find it here:
- [https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/Lists_of_OSINT_Web_Resources/1-Complete-List-of-OSINT-Web-Resources.md#weapons-and-equipment-identification ](https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/Lists_of_OSINT_Web_Resources/1-Complete-List-of-OSINT-Web-Resources.md#weapons-and-equipment-identification )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
Attached images:
< img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/RiotID-Identify-the-Weapon-1.jpg" / > < img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/RiotID-Identify-the-Weapon-2.jpg" / >
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## **OSINT Protip 18**
> Posted on *4/12/2021* at *9:45 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1467369618486398978](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1467369618486398978)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 18:
Online maps exist for just about anything. Locations of military bases to Orthodox churches, and everything in between.
Here's a few:
- [http://u.osmfr.org/m/510207 ](http://u.osmfr.org/m/510207 )
- [https://sobory.ru/karta/ ](https://sobory.ru/karta/ )
- [https://alleburgen.de/index-atlas.php ](https://alleburgen.de/index-atlas.php )
- [https://he.net/3d-map/ ](https://he.net/3d-map/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#GEOINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GEOINT?src=hashtag_click )
As always, I keep a list of things like this over on my blog and also on GitHub.
- [https://ohshint.gitbook.io/oh-shint-its-a-blog/osint-web-resources/mapping-and-geo-spatial-intelligence-geoint ](https://ohshint.gitbook.io/oh-shint-its-a-blog/osint-web-resources/mapping-and-geo-spatial-intelligence-geoint )
- [https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/Lists_of_OSINT_Web_Resources/1-Complete-List-of-OSINT-Web-Resources.md#mapping-and-geo-spatial-intelligence-geoint ](https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/Lists_of_OSINT_Web_Resources/1-Complete-List-of-OSINT-Web-Resources.md#mapping-and-geo-spatial-intelligence-geoint )
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[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#GEOINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GEOINT?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 19**
> Posted on *9/12/2021* at *10:30 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1469192864995311624](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1469192864995311624)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 19:
S P A C E
The last frontier is certainly an interesting one to research! Earths orbit is a fun thing to investigate, see how polluted our orbit actually is.
Check these tools out:
- [http://platform.leolabs.space/visualization ](https://platform.leolabs.space/visualization )
- [http://stuffin.space ](http://stuffin.space/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#ORBINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ORBINT?src=hashtag_click )
Check out my growing list of [#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) resources for all things space:
- [https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/Lists_of_OSINT_Web_Resources/1-Complete-List-of-OSINT-Web-Resources.md#orbital-intelligence-orbint ](https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/Lists_of_OSINT_Web_Resources/1-Complete-List-of-OSINT-Web-Resources.md#orbital-intelligence-orbint )
- [https://ohshint.gitbook.io/oh-shint-its-a-blog/osint-web-resources/orbital-intelligence-orbint ](https://ohshint.gitbook.io/oh-shint-its-a-blog/osint-web-resources/orbital-intelligence-orbint )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#ORBINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ORBINT?src=hashtag_click )
Attached image:
< img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Low-Earth-Orbit.jpg" / >
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## **OSINT Protip 20**
> Posted on *12/12/2021* at *6:32 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1470219998983426050](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1470219998983426050)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 20:
There are a few databases of scammers available online. Search by email, crypto, name, etc. Some of these sites are crowd-sourced. So there is risk of false positives.
- [scamsearch.io ](https://scamsearch.io/ )
- [scamalert.sg ](https://scamalert.sg/ )
- [bitcoinabuse.com ](https://www.bitcoinabuse.com/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 21**
> Posted on *14/12/2021* at *12:04 AM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1470665894816747523](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1470665894816747523)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 21:
When searching for a person, username, email or phone number. Sometimes you can discover additional information by searching with emojis.
< img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Searching-With-Emojis.PNG" / >
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 22**
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> Posted on *17/12/2021* at *11:05 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1472100597595717632](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1472100597595717632)
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[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 22:
[1/2]
Email addresses are a very powerful piece of information to have.
Discover email addresses via domain:
- [snov.io/email-finder ](https://snov.io/email-finder )
Confirm that it belongs to your target and see what services they use:
- [tools.epieos.com/email.php ](https://tools.epieos.com/email.php )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
[2/2]
Check for any PGP keys:
- [pgp.mit.edu ](https://pgp.mit.edu )
- [keys.openpgp.org ](https://keys.openpgp.org )
Search for any additional information via breached data:
- [haveibeenpwned.com ](https://haveibeenpwned.com )
- [breachdirectory.org ](https://breachdirectory.org )
- [dehashed.com ](https://dehashed.com )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 23**
> Posted on *22/12/2021* at *8:31 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1473873765800939524](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1473873765800939524)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 23:
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Twitter lists are a great source of information about all kinds of different subjects bundled into one. Here are a few that I've made:
- [OSINT] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1459796018183106564 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1459796018183106564 )
- [GEOINT] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471402240665534471 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471402240665534471 )
- [ORBINT] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471409424619081732 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471409424619081732 )
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 23:
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- [OPSEC/Privacy] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471377222371995650 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471377222371995650 )
- [HUMINT/SE] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471736382146056193 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471736382146056193 )
- [PhySec] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471719126338920449 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471719126338920449 )
- [InfoSec] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471367805731696641 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471367805731696641 )
- [Spycraft] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471397901469245445 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1471397901469245445 )
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 23:
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Some other great lists made by other Twitter users that are certainly worth following.
- [Breaches/Leaks] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1472108413614133248 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1472108413614133248 )
- [OOSI] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/839124356638904320 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/839124356638904320 )
- [OSINT Companies] [https://twitter.com/i/lists/1438495446809333760 ](https://twitter.com/i/lists/1438495446809333760 )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
2022-01-04 18:31:55 -08:00
## **OSINT Protip 24**
> Posted on *4/1/2022* at *6:15 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1478550818685022209](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1478550818685022209)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 24:
Newspapers, both current and historic, are very valuable sources. Marriages, events, obituaries and more can be found.
Here's a few useful sites.
- [https://newspaperarchive.com ](https://newspaperarchive.com/ )
- [https://newspapermap.com ](https://newspapermap.com/ )
- [https://elephind.com ](https://elephind.com/ )
- Your local library.
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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## **OSINT Protip 25**
> Posted on *9/1/2022* at *6:46 PM*.
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1480370399229583362](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1480370399229583362)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 25:
Business and corporation registries can reveal a wealth of info about a company. Most countries offer searchable databases.
- [https://en.baumgartner-research.com/unternehmensregister ](https://en.baumgartner-research.com/unternehmensregister )
- [https://register.openownership.org/ ](https://register.openownership.org/ )
- [https://opencorporates.com/ ](https://opencorporates.com/ )
- [https://ebra.be/worldwide-registers/ ](https://ebra.be/worldwide-registers/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#TRADINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TRADINT?src=hashtag_click ) [#CORPINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CORPINT?src=hashtag_click )
## **OSINT Protip 26**
> Posted on *14/1/2022* at *6:21 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1482176073588559877](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1482176073588559877)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 26:
This is a great technique for both reverse image searching and GEOINT things. Also, do yourself a favor and follow [@LorandBodo ](https://twitter.com/LorandBodo ). You will learn a lot from him!
"This is brilliant & extremely useful for [#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ).
Ever wanted to remove an object, person or any defects from a picture to have better reverse image results?
Then TRY this one: [https://cleanup.pictures ](https://cleanup.pictures/ ) it's free!"
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#IMINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IMINT?src=hashtag_click ) [#GEOINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GEOINT?src=hashtag_click )
## **OSINT Protip 27**
> Posted on *14/1/2022* at *7:19 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1482190623759212544](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1482190623759212544)
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[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 27:
When working with onion sites, they may have been archived using clearnet proxies.
Adding .pet to an onion URL and searching it on [http://archive.today ](https://archive.today ) and/or Wayback sometimes can provide archived copies.
Example: - [https://archive.fo/GEzQ0 ](https://archive.fo/GEzQ0 )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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Here are some other Tor2Web gateways to check the archives for.
Some of these gateways still work, and some do not.
Just add to the end of any onion URL:
- .sh
- .ly
- .ws
- .to
- .cab
- .city
- .direct
- .top
- .rip
- .plus
- .link
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click )
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Or replace the .onion part of the URL with these:
- tor2web.org
- tor2web.fi
- tor2web.blutmagie.de
- s1.tor-gateways.de
- s2.tor-gateways.de
- s3.tor-gateways.de
- s4.tor-gateways.de
- s5.tor-gateways.de
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click ) [#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click )
Attached image:
< img src = "https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/OSINT_Protips/Images/Onion-Clearnet-Proxy-Archives.jpg" / >
## **OSINT Protip 28**
> Posted on *22/1/2022* at *10:26 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1485136905523982336](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1485136905523982336)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 28:
Drone footage can give you better angles and viewpoints during [#GEOINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GEOINT?src=hashtag_click ) investigations.
Here's some great resources.
- [https://travelwithdrone.com ](https://travelwithdrone.com/ )
- [https://mixkit.co/free-drone-footage/ ](https://mixkit.co/free-drone-footage/ )
- [https://dronestagr.am ](https://www.dronestagr.am/ )
- [https://dronezon.com/category/best-drone-videos/ ](https://www.dronezon.com/category/best-drone-videos/ )
- [https://airvuz.com ](airvuz.com )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
2022-01-31 19:42:36 -08:00
## OSINT Protip 29
> Posted on *31/1/2022* at *1:11 PM.*
> URL: [https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1488258578439831555](https://twitter.com/ohshint_/status/1488258578439831555)
[#OSINT ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click ) Protip 29:
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Research papers can be an excellent source of information. Here are some great archives.
- [https://libgen.li/ ](https://libgen.li/ )
- [https://sci-hub.se/ ](https://sci-hub.se/ )
- [https://scholar.google.com/ ](https://scholar.google.com/ )
- [https://arxiv.org/ ](https://arxiv.org/ )
- [https://www.researchgate.net/ ](https://www.researchgate.net/ )
- [https://www.crossref.org/ ](https://www.crossref.org/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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Here are a few more sites worth checking out as well.
- [https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/ ](https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/ )
- [https://academictorrents.com/ ](https://academictorrents.com/ )
- [https://www.sciencedirect.com/ ](https://www.sciencedirect.com/ )
- [https://link.springer.com/ ](https://link.springer.com/ )
- [https://www.worldcat.org/ ](https://www.worldcat.org/ )
- [https://univ.scholarvox.com/ ](https://univ.scholarvox.com/ )
- [https://www.theses.fr/ ](https://www.theses.fr/ )
[#OSINTProtip ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINTProtip?src=hashtag_click )
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And of course, [https://archive.org ](https://archive.org/ )
