In CEH v13 Module 02: Footprinting and Reconnaissance, the OSINT Framework is introduced as a collection of free, open-source tools and resources to aid ethical hackers in passive reconnaissance.
Key Features of OSINT Framework:
Web-based visual tool that maps out links to open-source intelligence tools.
Allows collection of emails, domains, usernames, IPs, social media data, and more.
Focuses on passive footprinting to avoid detection.
Option Clarification:
A. WebSploit Framework: Used for man-in-the-middle attacks and web vulnerabilities.
B. Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF): Browser-focused attack tool.
C. OSINT Framework: Correct — open-source intelligence and reconnaissance.
D. SpeedPhish Framework: Phishing simulation tool, not used for passive information gathering.
[Reference:, Module 02 – Tools for Footprinting and Reconnaissance, CEH iLabs: Using OSINT Framework for Target Profiling, , ]
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