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It's a sticky WEB, and it's WORLD WIDE...
OSINT
Open
Source
Intelligence
In layman's terms, the art of gathering useful information from stuff that’s already out there for anyone to see—no hacking, no secret spy gear. Using the internet, public data, and people to gain the information you are seeking.
Hackers will use multiple tools that are not "weapons" as we would think of...
- Code & Scripts: These are the bread and butter. Think Python scripts, PowerShell commands, or Bash tools that automate attacks or scan for vulnerabilities.
- Software Tools: Programs like Wireshark (for sniffing network traffic), Metasploit (for exploiting vulnerabilities), or Nmap (for scanning networks) are staples in the hacker’s toolkit2.
- Malware: Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware—these are all software-based weapons used to infiltrate systems.
- Browser Exploits & Phishing Kits: Often just clever HTML, JavaScript, and backend code designed to trick users or steal credentials.
