Tool Overview: h8mail

h8mail is an open-source intelligence (OSINT) and password breach hunting tool written in Python. It is designed to help security professionals identify if specific email addresses have been compromised in data breaches. By aggregating data from multiple leak-checking services and local databases, h8mail provides a centralized way to audit credential exposure for individuals or entire Read More …

Tool Overview: theHarvester

theHarvester is an open-source tool designed for the reconnaissance phase of a penetration test or security audit. Developed by Christian Martorella, it is written in Python and serves as a framework for gathering open-source intelligence (OSINT). Its primary function is to collect emails, subdomains, hosts, employee names, open ports, and banners from various public data Read More …

Tool Overview: Maigret

Maigret is an open-source intelligence (OSINT) tool designed to automate the process of username reconnaissance. Developed as a fork of Sherlock, Maigret expands upon the concept of searching for a specific identifier across a vast array of websites to build a profile of an individual’s digital footprint. Core Functionality Maigret operates by taking a single Read More …

A Powerful OSINT Tool for Username Discovery

The ability to gather intelligence efficiently is a foundational skill. One effective tool for early stages is Sherlock. Named after the legendary detective, Sherlock is an open-source, Python-based tool designed to help security professionals and researchers locate a specific username across hundreds of different websites and social media platforms simultaneously. How Sherlock Works Sherlock operates Read More …

Automating Infrastructure Visibility with dig

In modern cybersecurity, you cannot protect what you don’t know exists. Traditional DNS tools often give you fragmented data. You get an A record here, an SPF record there, but connecting those to an owner (WHOIS) or a risk profile (Shodan) usually requires manual effort. A Solution: One Script to Rule Them All I’ve consolidated Read More …