Information gathering is a crucial first step in any cybersecurity investigation or penetration testing project. It provides valuable insights into your target’s infrastructure, helping identify potential vulnerabilities and areas of concern. One of the most powerful open-source tools for information gathering is Spiderfoot.
Spiderfoot automates the process of gathering information on domains, IPs, and other data points across the web, making it an invaluable tool for penetration testers, security analysts, and even cybercriminals (though its ethical use is strongly recommended).
In this practical walkthrough, we’ll take you step-by-step through using Spiderfoot to gather critical information about a target and interpret the results to enhance your security assessments.
