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    Cover of Open source intelligence techniques

    Open source intelligence techniques

    Michael Bazzell · 2012

    "Author Michael Bazzell has been well known in government circles for his ability to locate personal information about any target through Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). In this book, he shares his methods in great detail. Each step of his process is explained throughout twenty-five chapters of specialized websites, software solutions, and creative search techniques. Over 250 resources are identified with narrative tutorials and screen captures. This book will serve as a reference guide for anyone that is responsible for the collection of online content. It is written in a hands-on style that encourages the reader to execute the tutorials as they go. The search techniques offered will inspire analysts to "think outside the box" when scouring the internet for personal information. Much of the content of this book has never been discussed in any publication. Always thinking like a hacker, the author has identified new ways to use various technologies for an unintended purpose" -- Amazon.com.

    AI & Machine LearningSecurity & PrivacyPolitics & Society
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    33% recommend67% neutral

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    What Hacker News says

    1. ThripticDec 2019
      For those who found this interesting, I've found this book book to be quite a good resource on the topic of OSINT: https://www.amazon.com/Open-Source-Intelligence-Techniques-I...
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    2. pogueMar 2025
      Very helpful, thanks. I came across this site from the FCC for reassigned numbers, but I'm not quite sure how to use it. Is this the right site? www.reassigned.us

      Was the Michael Bazzell book you're referring to "Open Source Intelligence Techniques: Resources for Searching and Analyzing Online Information" or the "OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information" (both around $44 on Amazon)?

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    3. j_sAug 2017
      One resource I haven't seen mentioned on HN much: Michael Bazzell is an expert on both sides of internet privacy.

      https://privacy-training.com/ vs. https://inteltechniques.com/

      "Hiding from the Internet" vs. "Open Source Intelligence Techniques"

      https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Bazzell/e/B007GNUI92/

      "The Complete Privacy & Security Podcast" (42 episodes so far)

      https://inteltechniques.com/podcast.html

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