Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Its Nature, Sources, Use in Hacking, and Protection Strategies

OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE (OSINT): ITS NATURE, SOURCES, USE IN HACKING, AND PROTECTION STRATEGIES

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is the process of gathering and analyzing information that is publicly available or freely accessible. It is a valuable resource for diverse fields ranging from business intelligence to national security, journalism to ethical hacking. The term “Open Source” in this context refers to publicly available information, not to be confused with open-source software.