Using OSINT strategies to gather intelligence
There are many techniques and tools a penetration tester uses to gather information about their target using data from various sources on the internet. Using OSINT strategies, you need to ensure you do not make direct contact with the organization and that your identity is not revealed during the process. Over the next few sections, you will learn how to use various strategies and tools to help conceal your identity, as well as mask your network traffic, while gathering intelligence about your targets.
Importance of a sock puppet
A sock puppet is a piece of terminology that's used within the cybersecurity industry, especially among penetration testers. A sock puppet is simply a misrepresentation of an individual, such as creating an entire fake identity. While pretending to be someone else is unlawful, hackers always create a fake identity on the internet when gathering information about their targets. By creating a misrepresentation...
