Belajar Osint #1 : Investigasi Seseorang Lewat Jejak Digital with Sherlock

Introduction

This tutorial aims to guide you through using Sherlock, a powerful OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) tool designed to help you investigate someone's digital footprint. By the end of this guide, you'll know how to install Sherlock on Kali Linux and utilize it to gather information on a person based on their username.

Step 1: Understanding Sherlock and OSINT

• What is Sherlock?
  Sherlock is an open-source tool that allows users to find usernames across many social networks. It can help in gathering digital traces left by individuals online.

• Why use Sherlock?
  Sherlock simplifies the process of username searches, making it easier to compile comprehensive reports on an individual's online presence.

Step 2: Installation of Sherlock

• Prerequisites
  Ensure you have Python installed on your machine. You can check this by running python --version or python3 --version in the terminal.

• Install via GitHub
  Follow these steps to install Sherlock:

  1. Open a terminal on your Kali Linux system.
  2. Clone the Sherlock repository by executing:

     git clone https://github.com/sherlock-project/sherlock.git
     

  3. Navigate to the Sherlock directory:

     cd sherlock
     

  4. Install the required dependencies:

     pip install -r requirements.txt
     

Step 3: Using Sherlock

• Running Sherlock
  To search for a username, use the following command:

  python3 sherlock.py [username]
  

  Replace [username] with the actual username you wish to investigate.

• Understanding Output
  Sherlock will display results in the terminal, indicating which platforms the username is found on and whether the account is private or public.

Step 4: Saving Investigation Results

• Exporting Results
  You can save the output to a file for further reference. Run the command:

  python3 sherlock.py [username] --output [filename].json
  

  Replace [filename] with your desired file name. This will save the results in JSON format, which you can later analyze or share.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install and use Sherlock for digital investigations. By leveraging this tool, you can effectively gather information about individuals based on their online usernames. For further exploration, consider diving deeper into OSINT techniques and other tools available in the field. Stay curious and keep exploring the digital landscape!