5. Open-source intelligence is a multi-methods methodology for collecting, analyzing
and making decision about data accessible in publicly available sources to be used
in an intelligence context.
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7. OSINT is a term that refers to a framework of processes, tools, and techniques for
collecting data passively from open or publicly available resources (not to be confused with
open-source software).
8. OSINT framework focused on gathering information from free tools or resources. The
intention is to help people find free OSINT resources. Some of the sites included
might require registration or offer more data for $$$, but you should be able to get at
least a portion of the available information for no cost.
9. The first step in a targeted attack - or a penetration test or red team activity - is gathering
intelligence on the target. While there are ways and means to do this covertly, intelligence
gathering usually starts with scraping information from public sources, collectively known
as open source intelligence or OSINT.
10. Open Source Intelligence, in short, called OSINT, refers to the collection of information from the
public sources to use it in the context of intelligence. As of today, we are living in the "world of the
internet" its impact on our lives will have both pros and cons.