TuesdayTool 11: OSINTer For Threat Intelligence.
Introduction
Sometimes in 2023, I wrote about a nice tool for newsfeeds aggregation. Inoreader is a cool news aggregator that reduces the stress of opening several tabs just to keep up with recent news not only in cybersecurity but for all spheres of life.
Today’s tool is a solution for every cybersecurity expert who does not want to mix work with pleasure as Inoreader can flash sport, travel, food, or fitness news at you. On a normal day, a cybersecurity expert is expected to check what’s going on around the globe and check if there is anything actionable for their respective organization. Going around different newsfeeds is one of my daily routines as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist and can be all time-consuming. Sometimes some security blogs escape my memory radar to check. That translates to having a minimum number and links of security blogs to check every day so that I am not caught unaware. This poses a challenge to me and made me look out for a tool that can help me aggregate newsfeeds solely for cybersecurity.
Today I present to you one of the solutions I found that is helping me to solve the aforementioned challenge. OSINTer…
About OSINTer
OSINTer is a comprehensive open-source intelligence (OSINT). This tool assists researchers, investigators, and those who need to gather broad or specific information from the internet.
OSINTer, allows users can input relevant information into the search bar on its website. The platform allows one to refine their search through various filters, ensuring the results are tailored to the user’s needs. The tool has built-in features for analyzing the search results from today’s news to news from 7 days, 30 days, and other keywords like ransomware, log4j, etc. This makes it easier to understand the data, saving users time and effort in their intelligence-gathering endeavors.
Users can also benefit from the community aspect of OSINTer The platform provides a space where like-minded individuals can interact, share insights, and learn from each other. This collaborative aspect can greatly enhance the experience and outcomes of users, making OSINTer not just a tool, but also a community for those in the field of open-source intelligence.
How to use OSINTer
- Start by visiting the OSINTer.dk website. Create an account if you don’t have one.
- Use the search bar at the top of the page to input the information you’re looking for. This could be a name, a location, a keyword, or any other data you’re interested in.
- Review the results generated by the search. These can include articles, social media posts, forum discussions, and more.
- Use OSINTer’s filtering options to narrow down the results. You can sort by date, relevance, source type, and other parameters.
- Analyze the information you find to draw conclusions and build your intelligence report.
Conclusion
OSINTer also offers some additional features, such as the ability to download and save articles for later reading, share articles with friends and colleagues, and integrate with other tools and services. With a little bit of practice, you’ll become an OSINTer pro in no time!
Till I come your way again next week Tuesday, #BeCyberSmart
Cyberliza writes TuesdayTool
