Information Retrieval using OSINT and GHDB

Abstract

Data in the 21st Century is like Oil in the 18th Century. The amount of data available publicly on the web repository is indeterminable. By gathering, processing, filtering, analysing, and correlating data from every corner of cyberspace, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) actually benefits from that open nature in this aspect. The first step to any successful attack is Reconnaissance, which is about identifying and gathering information about the target and OSINT is the tool that helps in proactively finding out valuable information, which can be considered while trying to attack the target. Proactive measures seek to predict and prevent cyberattacks from occurring in the first place. New measures against Cyberthreats and Cybercrime can be made with improvement in OSINT.