National Security & Government
87 toolsOSINT tools used in government intelligence, law enforcement, counter-terrorism, defence analysis, and national security operations.
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Shodan
4.7/5Search engine for internet-connected devices — find exposed servers, industrial systems, and network infrastructure worldwide.
RTL-SDR Blog V4
4.6/5The standard $40 software-defined radio dongle for ADS-B aircraft tracking, AIS ship tracking, and weather satellite imagery.
urlscan.io
4.6/5Free website scanner that captures full-page screenshots, network requests, and DOM snapshots for any URL
ExifTool
4.5/5The definitive open source tool for extracting hidden metadata from images, video, and documents.
HackRF One
4.5/5The open-source SDR transceiver covering 1 MHz to 6 GHz — the standard platform for frequency scanning, signal analysis, and RF research.
Sherlock
4.5/5Hunt usernames across 400+ social networks simultaneously with no API keys or accounts required.
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VirusTotal
Threat IntelligenceMulti-engine malware scanner and threat intelligence platform for files, URLs, IPs, and domains
capa
Threat IntelligenceA malware triage tool that quickly tells analysts what an executable is capable of doing and where those behaviors appear.
Cortex Analyzers
Threat IntelligenceA modular enrichment engine that lets TheHive analysts analyze observables in place instead of pivoting across dozens of external CTI tools.
Cortex
Threat IntelligenceAn enrichment and response engine that lets TheHive analysts analyze observables and trigger actions without leaving the case workflow.
MISP Galaxy
Threat IntelligenceA structured cluster library that gives threat intelligence events actor, malware, and technique context instead of leaving them as unlabeled IOC collections.
MISP
Threat IntelligenceAn open source threat intelligence platform built for structured IOC management, community sharing, and fast operational distribution.
Nooelec NESDR SMArt v5
Network ReconThe RTL-SDR alternative with tighter frequency accuracy and a complete antenna bundle — better value than the V4 if you don't need shortwave.
Overpass Turbo
GeospatialQuery OpenStreetMap with precision to surface infrastructure, facilities, and location patterns for geospatial investigations.
subfinder
Network ReconFast passive subdomain enumeration that gives pentesters a clean starting point for external recon.
The Photographer's Ephemeris
GeospatialMap sun and moon geometry against real terrain to test whether a photo's claimed place and time make sense.
Awesome OSINT
Identity InvestigationA massive, investigator-friendly directory for finding the right OSINT tools before you waste time using the wrong ones.
C2 Tracker
Threat IntelligenceA live C2 infrastructure feed that helps defenders hunt, block, and correlate active command-and-control servers by framework type.
DeadDrop
Social MediaTelegram intelligence platform searching 175M+ posts across 2M+ channels for OSINT and influence operation research
GeoGuessr Pro
GeospatialBuild faster visual geolocation instincts by training on real-world imagery under repeatable, investigator-relevant conditions.
Hunchly
Identity InvestigationAutomatic web capture and evidence management for OSINT investigators
OpenCTI
Threat IntelligenceStore, correlate, and visualize structured threat intelligence using STIX2 as the native data model — with a 150+ connector ecosystem and graph-based investigation workflows designed for serious TI programs.
TinEye
Identity InvestigationFind where an image originated, when it first appeared online, and every modified version that shares its visual fingerprint — without relying on metadata or keywords.
Instaloader
Social MediaArchive a complete Instagram profile — posts, stories, reels, metadata, and follower lists — to local storage before the subject deletes it.
IntelOwl
Threat IntelligenceOrchestrate IOC enrichment across 100+ threat intelligence sources through a single API — with automated multi-hop correlation and direct output to MISP, OpenCTI, or DFIR-IRIS.
KJB DD1206 iProtect
Physical SurveillanceProfessional-grade RF bug detector covering 10 MHz to 6 GHz with digital and analog signal detection — the standard for corporate and professional sweep work.
Proton Mail
Identity InvestigationEnd-to-end encrypted email under Swiss jurisdiction, designed so that Proton itself cannot read your messages.
ProtonVPN
Identity InvestigationSwiss-based VPN with open-source client and strong jurisdiction for journalists and investigators
SpiderFoot
Network ReconMap a target's full digital footprint automatically — domains, IPs, emails, names, and ASNs across 500+ sources.
TCM Security OSINT Course
TrainingPractical OSINT training for investigators and security professionals
Arkham Intel
Threat IntelligenceOn-chain intelligence platform that deanonymizes blockchain addresses and maps crypto fund flows
Awesome Incident Response
Threat IntelligenceA categorized DFIR directory that helps responders discover forensic, malware, and case-management tools with added adoption signals from GitHub metadata.
Censys
Network ReconInternet-wide scanner with certificate transparency coverage no other tool matches.
FOFA
Network ReconA web-focused internet asset search engine that helps analysts pivot from one exposed fingerprint to broader infrastructure quickly.
Ransomware Tool Matrix
Threat IntelligenceA group-centric ransomware reference that helps defenders translate gang attribution into concrete tools, hunt leads, and detection priorities.
reconFTW
Network ReconA full-scope domain recon framework that chains proven CLI tools into one repeatable workflow for broad attack surface discovery.
Recorded Future
Threat IntelligenceThe leading threat intelligence platform for enterprise security teams
ShadowDragon
Identity InvestigationSocial media intelligence and OSINT automation for law enforcement and enterprise
SkyOSINT
GeospatialReal-time satellite tracking and space intelligence platform combining orbital data with geopolitical analysis
Social Analyzer
Social MediaSearch a username across 1000+ social networks with confidence-scored results and structured JSON output — a material step above binary found/not-found enumeration.
Social Links
Social MediaEnterprise OSINT platform with 500+ data sources and 1,700+ investigative methods for social media, dark web, and blockchain investigation
WiGLE
GeospatialCrowdsourced wireless network database mapping billions of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cell networks globally
YARD Stick One
Network ReconSub-1 GHz wireless transceiver for 433/868 MHz IoT, key fob, and industrial protocol analysis — the dedicated tool for the RF bands that run smart devices.
ADS-B Exchange
Network ReconThe only major flight tracker that refuses to filter opt-out aircraft
AirNav Radar FlightStick
Network ReconA purpose-built ADS-B receiver with integrated filter and LNA — better 1090 MHz decode performance out of the box than any generic RTL-SDR dongle.
Awesome Forensics
Threat IntelligenceA curated DFIR resource directory that helps investigators find relevant forensic tools quickly when unfamiliar evidence types appear.
Babel Street
Threat IntelligenceGlobal multilingual intelligence platform for government, law enforcement, and enterprise
DFIRTrack
Threat IntelligenceA focused incident response tracking app that helps teams manage systems, artifacts, tasks, and timelines without relying on spreadsheets.
MacPaw
Identity InvestigationMac software suite for system cleanup, file management, and operational hygiene
Open Source Threat Intel Feeds
Threat IntelligenceA practical reference directory for finding, comparing, and operationalizing free IOC feeds across MISP, SIEM, and enrichment pipelines.
Sploitus
Threat IntelligenceA centralized exploit search engine that helps analysts check public exploit availability across multiple sources in one place.
TGStat
Social MediaTelegram channel analytics platform covering 50+ million channels with growth data and content search
ArkhamMirror
Threat IntelligenceA local-first AI document analysis platform that helps investigators extract entities and map relationships without exposing sensitive files to the cloud.
Avilla Forensics
Threat IntelligenceA free Android forensic utility that simplifies ADB-based extraction and app analysis for investigators without a commercial mobile suite.
Hacking Tools (aw-junaid)
Network ReconA multi-language security tool collection that helps researchers study how offensive and analysis utilities are built across different ecosystems.
BeenVerified
Identity InvestigationConsolidate criminal records, address history, and associate data on US subjects in a single report — with broader court record coverage than most consumer people-search competitors.
deepdarkCTI
Threat IntelligenceA structured reference of dark web and deep web CTI sources — ransomware tracking sites, IOC feeds, paste monitors, and threat actor Telegram channels — organized for feed coverage auditing.
GeoSpy
GeospatialAI-powered geolocation tool that identifies the location of photos from visual content alone
Intelligence X
Identity InvestigationA search engine and permanent data archive that indexes dark web content, full breach records, historical WHOIS, and deleted documents — content that disappeared from the public web still lives here.
Maigret
Identity InvestigationUsername OSINT tool that checks 2,500+ sites, extracts profile data from hits, and automatically pivots to linked identifiers found in discovered accounts.
Proton Pass
Identity InvestigationEnd-to-end encrypted password manager with built-in email aliasing for investigators who need compartmentalized identities and Swiss-jurisdiction credential storage.
Recon-ng
Network ReconCLI-based web reconnaissance framework modeled after Metasploit
Setapp
Network ReconCurated Mac app subscription with several tools useful for investigators and security researchers
theHarvester
Network ReconPassively harvest emails, subdomains, and hostnames from public sources before you touch a single target system.
Dehashed
Identity InvestigationA breach credential database with 14+ billion records, searchable by email, username, phone, IP, domain, and hash.
FlightAware
Network ReconUS commercial flight tracking with FAA data integration and a developer-friendly API
Hide My Name
Identity InvestigationBudget VPN with wide server coverage for basic IP separation during investigations
O&O SafeErase
Identity InvestigationCertified secure disk wiping for investigators who need to sanitize devices before disposal or reuse
PhoneInfoga
Identity InvestigationValidate, format, and enumerate phone numbers from public sources before you invest time in manual investigation.
SecurityTrails
Network ReconHistorical DNS and domain intelligence database covering 10+ years of infrastructure changes
Spokeo
Identity InvestigationConsolidate address history, phone, email, and associate data on US subjects in a single report before you start working individual sources.
SunCalc
GeospatialA fast browser-based sun and moon position tool for validating shadow, lighting, and timing hypotheses in geolocation work.
TorBot
Threat IntelligenceA Tor-routed OSINT crawler that helps analysts map .onion infrastructure, collect contact details, and preserve volatile dark web content.
FaceCheck.ID
Identity InvestigationReverse face search engine that finds where a face appears across social media and the public web
Hunter.io
Identity InvestigationEmail address lookup and verification tool that searches publicly indexed sources for addresses associated with a domain
Onyphe
Threat IntelligenceCyber defense search engine indexing internet-wide scan data, threat intelligence feeds, and passive DNS
Proton Drive
Identity InvestigationEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage under Swiss jurisdiction for investigators who can't trust iCloud or Google Drive with case files.
sitedorks
Network ReconRun the same dork across multiple search engines and target site collections without rebuilding every query by hand.
Wondershare Recoverit
Identity InvestigationData recovery software for investigators recovering deleted files, drive evidence, and mobile data
Epieos
Identity InvestigationSubmits an email or phone number and returns linked social accounts, Google profile data, and carrier information without touching the target platforms directly.
Pierce Tactical
Physical SurveillanceCounter-surveillance and tactical equipment retailer carrying RF detectors, GPS tracker detectors, hidden camera finders, TSCM gear, and related hardware from multiple manufacturers.
uTalk
TrainingPhrase and vocabulary training for 140+ languages, including obscure regional languages no other app covers.
ZoomEye
Network ReconChinese-operated internet search engine for cyberspace — maps exposed services and devices globally
OpenSky Network
Network ReconFree ADS-B flight tracking API with multi-year historical archive — the right tool when Flightradar24's history tier is too expensive.
Telusion (Tossable Digits)
Identity InvestigationVirtual US phone numbers with real carrier attribution, usable for account registration, covert contact, and operational separation.
VesselFinder
Network ReconAIS-based ship tracking that earns its place as a cross-reference tool — and occasionally the primary one
GHunt
Identity InvestigationQueries Google's internal APIs from the command line to extract account metadata from a Gmail address — name, photo, linked services, Maps reviews, and more — for free.