SpiderFoot
Automated OSINT for Attack Surface Management.
Overview
SpiderFoot is an OSINT automation tool that integrates with a vast number of data sources to gather intelligence on IPs, domains, emails, names, and more. It helps automate the reconnaissance process, saving significant time for penetration testers. The gathered information can be used to map an organization's attack surface and find data points for crafting convincing social engineering pretexts.
✨ Key Features
- Over 200 modules for data collection
- Automates OSINT gathering
- Web-based UI
- Visualizations of data relationships
- Both open-source (self-hosted) and commercial (SaaS) versions
- Scans for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High degree of automation
- Very large number of integrated data sources
- Both open-source and managed SaaS offerings
Unique Value: Automates the process of gathering and analyzing OSINT from hundreds of data sources, providing a comprehensive view of a target's digital footprint.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Automating the discovery of subdomains, email addresses, and leaked credentials for a target
- Mapping out an organization's online assets
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Directly executing phishing attacks
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a higher degree of automation and a wider range of data sources out-of-the-box compared to manual frameworks like Recon-ng.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Open-source version is free. SaaS has a free 'Hobbyist' tier with limited scans.
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