OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information

by Michael Bazzell

New (2023) 10th Edition contains many updated techniques, scripts, and tools! It is time to look at OSINT in a different way. For many years, and within previous editions of this book, we have relied on external resources to supply our search tools, virtual environments, and investigation techniques. We have seen this protocol fail us when services shut down, websites disappear, and custom resources are dismantled due to outside pressures. This book aims to correct our dilemma. We will take control of our investigative resources and become self-reliant. There will be no more need for online search tools; we will make and host our own locally. We will no longer seek pre-built virtual machines; we will create and configure our own. This book puts the power back in your hands. The new OSINT professional must be self-sustaining and possess their own tools and resources. You will become a more proficient subject matter expert who will be armed with the knowledge and readiness to articulate the sources of your findings. This new edition contains hundreds of pages which have been updated to keep your OSINT investigative methods fresh, and completely rebuilt digital assets which complement the teachings. Brand-new search methods for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and others ensure you have the latest techniques within your online investigation arsenal. This edition presents six new chapters unavailable within previous versions discussing Broadcast Streams, Application Programming Interfaces, and an entire new section containing chapters about Data Leaks, Data Breaches, Stealer Logs, and Ransomware. An entire section is devoted to Methodology, Workflow, Documentation, and Ethics which provides a clear game plan for your next active investigation. All digital files are included via download, and updated often. Today, we start over.

Genres: Nonfiction, Technology, Research, Technical, Hackers, Psychology

550 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2023

Reviews

[Samichtime · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven’t read all of it and I don’t plan to. But this is… wow. The tools in here work shockingly well. I won’t look at grocery store coupons the same way again!! 🙀

[Jenny Finch · Rating 3 out of 5]

No one is allowed to judge me for putting my textbook on Goodreads. Just trying to reach my goal guys🥲

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

PACKED TO THE BRIM with highly useful technical information that will be very much 'time specific' and outdated quickly - so make sure you get the latest version!

I dipped into sections of this book that were particularly useful to me at the time, and mostly used this book to build a more secure and private Firefox setup with numerous plugins and settings offered.

I don't actually intend to work in OSINT, or even take it up as a 'hobby', but the techniques and database sites mentioned are quite scary in their comprehensiveness.

You will likely need a good technical background and good understanding of Linux to get the most from this book, and actually use and implement the cutting edge tools that are metioned.

The book is extremely good value, being a massive volume that is meticiously kept up to date. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who spends a lot of time online - it is so eye-opening what is freely available to stalk/trace/track YOUR private information and private behaviour online. And how easy it is!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is for the 2024 edition of Bazzell’s book, which continues to be a standard bearer in OSINT search and OPSEC. If you’re new to OSINT or looking to brush up on your techniques, this is where to go.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was more readable than I expected and it gave me many suggestions that have improved my computer savviness and improved the security of my digital devices.

[HP · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book might be one of the best investments I've ever made