OSINT
OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) gathering is an important part of the footprinting phase of a penetration testing engagement. Here are some steps you can follow to perform OSINT gathering:
Research the target's website: Start by reviewing the target's official website, looking for information about the company's history, products, services, and other relevant details.
Check social media profiles: Look for the target's presence on popular social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Look for information about the company's employees, customers, and partners.
Search online databases: Use online databases such as D&B Hoovers, Crunchbase, and Glassdoor to gather more information about the target.
Check for news articles: Use Google News or other news search engines to find articles related to the target. This can provide insight into the target's recent activities, vulnerabilities, and other relevant information.
Use search engines: Use Google and other search engines to perform a comprehensive search for information about the target. Use advanced search techniques such as site:domain.com, intitle:keyword, and intext:keyword to refine your search results.
Check domain registration information: Use tools such as Whois Lookup to gather information about the target's domain name, registrar, and DNS servers.
Monitor forums and message boards: Look for information about the target on forums, message boards, and other online communities.
Check for leaked data: Use data breach search engines such as Have I Been Pwned to check if the target has suffered a data breach in the past.
By following these steps, you should be able to gather a significant amount of information about the target, which can be used to plan the subsequent phases of the penetration testing engagement.
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