OSINT Search Engines
Specialized search engines and techniques for discovering information across various sources and platforms
Shodan
Device Search
Search engine for Internet-connected devices. Discover servers, routers, webcams, and IoT devices exposed to the interne...
Key Features
- •Internet-wide scanning
- •Device fingerprinting
- •Vulnerability detection
Censys
Internet Scanning
Internet-wide scanning and certificate transparency search engine for security researchers....
Key Features
- •Certificate transparency
- •IPv4 and IPv6 scanning
- •Service identification
Google Dorks
Advanced Search Techniques
Advanced Google search operators for discovering hidden information and exposed data....
Key Features
- •File type filtering
- •Site-specific searches
- •URL pattern matching
Wayback Machine
Web Archive
Digital archive of the World Wide Web, storing historical snapshots of websites....
Key Features
- •Historical website snapshots
- •Deleted content recovery
- •Timeline view
Hunter.io
Email Search
Find and verify professional email addresses associated with domains and companies....
Key Features
- •Email finder
- •Domain search
- •Email verification
Searchcode
Code Search
Search engine for source code across multiple repositories and programming languages....
Key Features
- •Multi-language support
- •Repository indexing
- •Code snippet search
Advanced Search Techniques
Master the art of advanced search operators and techniques to uncover hidden information across various platforms. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from Google Dorking to specialized search syntax for different engines.
Choosing the Right Search Tool
Different OSINT investigations require different search approaches. Here's a quick guide to help you select the most appropriate tool for your needs.
| Search Type | Best Tools | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Device Discovery | Shodan, Censys, Spyse | When investigating internet-connected devices, IoT systems, or network infrastructure |
| Historical Content | Wayback Machine, Archive.today | When researching deleted content or tracking website changes over time |
| Code Search | Searchcode, Grep.app, GitHub Search | When looking for code snippets, exposed credentials, or technical implementations |
| Email Discovery | Hunter.io, Clearbit Connect | When identifying contact information associated with organizations or domains |
| Advanced Web Search | Google Dorks, Bing, DuckDuckGo | When performing targeted searches for specific file types, content, or exposed information |