A Deep Dive into Information Gathering for Bug Hunting and OSINT. Information gathering is a critical phase in any bug hunting or OSINT investigation. It involves collecting as much information as possible about your target, such as its IP address, domain name, email addresses, social media profiles, and more. Here are some advanced information gathering techniques, tools, and commands that can help you in your investigations: 1. Passive information gathering: Passive information gathering involves collecting information about your target without directly interacting with it. This technique is useful for identifying potential vulnerabilities, such as open ports, software versions, and web frameworks. One tool you can use for passive information gathering is Shodan. Shodan is a search engine that allows you to find Internet-connected devices and discover their vulnerabilities. Some other passive information gathering tools include Recon-ng and theHarvester. ...