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If you’re new to OSINT or Cybersecurity, it may surprise you at how often web scraping is used.  In today’s piece on OSINT tools, we’ll be exploring web scraping. Web scraping is a powerful tool for collecting and analyzing data from websites. It can be used for various purposes, such as data analysis, research, and automation. We’ll look at the reasons behind web scraping and how it can be used effectively for open source intelligence (OSINT) gathering. What is Web Scraping? Web scraping is the process of collecting and parsing data from websites. It involves sending a request to a website’s server, retrieving the HTML content of the web page, and extracting the desired data from the HTML structure. Web scraping can be done manually, but it is often automated using specialized tools and programming languages such as Python. There’s also automatic web scrapers that map the internet for us, quietly exploring and searching through new machines, pages and systems.  How Does Web Scra...

In today's connected world, social media is an integral part of our daily lives. We use it to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and experiences, and stay informed about what's happening in the world. Business is now a part of it and some of us even hold positions that are linked to social media and PR. However, as we scroll through our feeds and tap on "like" and "share" buttons, we may not be aware of the extent to which our personal information is being collected and shared by these platforms. One of the most simplistic ways in which social media apps collect our personal information is through the permissions we grant them on our mobile devices. Many apps ask for access to our contacts, camera, microphone, and location, among other things. This allows the apps to collect a significant amount of personal data, which can be used for targeted advertising and other purposes. In some cases, users may not even be aware of the extent of data...

  Welcome to The Investigator515 blog! As a seasoned investigator with over 17 years of experience working for corporate and government clients, I'm excited to bring my knowledge and expertise to this blog. We're here to help give people what they need to assist them in staying safe and informed online. Here at Investigator515, we're passionate about sharing valuable insights and resources related to open source intelligence techniques, (OSINT), investigative techniques for managing and processing data, cybersecurity for beginners and online safety. Whether you're a journalist, law enforcement officer, osint nerd or simply someone looking to stay safe online, we believe that everyone can benefit from the information and tools we'll be sharing on this blog. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from the basics of OSINT and data analysis to advanced techniques for protecting your online privacy and staying safe from cyber threats. We hope you'll join us on this ...