SpiderFoot is an open-source tool designed to automate OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) for threat intelligence and mapping attack surfaces.
The project enables the exploration of a target using a wide range of data sources, thus aiding in cybersecurity, infosec, and threat intelligence. SpiderFoot can be used for various purposes, including reconnaissance, information gathering, and security analysis, making it a valuable asset in penetration testing and threat detection.
SpiderFoot is a versatile tool for both offensive and defensive cybersecurity purposes. It can be used in red team exercises or penetration tests for reconnaissance, as well as for defensive measures to identify potential exposures on the internet.
The tool is capable of scanning a wide range of entities including IP addresses, domain names, hostnames, and personal information like email addresses and phone numbers. It features over 200 modules that interconnect in a publisher/subscriber model, enabling extensive data extraction and analysis, ranging from host enumeration to threat intelligence queries and dark web searches.
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