Maltego
The world’s leading platform for open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations.
Overview
Maltego is a powerful tool for open-source intelligence (OSINT) and forensics. While not a direct social engineering attack tool, it is critical for the reconnaissance phase. It allows investigators to mine data from disparate sources and visualize the relationships between information like people, groups, websites, domains, and social media affiliations. This information is invaluable for crafting targeted and believable social engineering attacks.
✨ Key Features
- Graphical link analysis
- Data mining from over 90 data sources (Transforms)
- Real-time data collaboration
- Visualizing complex relationships
- Information gathering on individuals and organizations
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful data visualization
- Vast library of data integrations (Transforms)
- Collaborative investigation capabilities
Unique Value: Provides unmatched capabilities for discovering and visualizing complex relationships in open-source data, crucial for effective social engineering reconnaissance.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Mapping an organization's external infrastructure
- Discovering relationships between employees and public information
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Executing phishing attacks
- Managing awareness training
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior visualization and a broader range of data integrations compared to command-line OSINT tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Pro / Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Community Edition has limited access to Transforms.
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