Advanced OSINT Techniques

Sophisticated collectors use advanced methods:

Google Dorking: Advanced search operators reveal hidden information:

site:linkedin.com "company name" "password"
filetype:pdf "confidential" site:targetcompany.com
inurl:admin site:targetcompany.com
"@targetcompany.com" -site:targetcompany.com

Metadata Analysis: Documents and images contain revealing metadata:

Creation dates and times
Author information
Software versions
GPS coordinates
Edit history
Internal paths and usernames

Reverse Image Searching: Finding where images appear online reveals:

Additional profiles and accounts
Professional versus personal use
Historical information
Connected individuals
Location patterns

Social Graph Analysis: Mapping relationships uncovers:

Key influencers and decision makers
Informal power structures
Potential insider threats
Vulnerable connections
Trust relationships