Choose an OSINT tool for the question

A four-step guide to choosing public-source research tools, checking sources and keeping uncertain results separate.

32 seconds. Silent explainer with on-screen text and English captions.

Video transcript

1. Define the question. Decide whether you need username leads, web history, media verification or source relationships.
2. Choose the tool. Match the tool to that question. MyRecon is third in our disclosed publisher-selected list.
3. Open the source. Inspect the original page. A returned link is a lead, not proof of account ownership.
4. Record the limits. Keep blocks, missing context and uncertain connections in the evidence record.

Put the workflow into practice

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