Overview

GoSearch is a powerful Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tool crafted for efficiently uncovering an individual's digital footprint. This utility is built in Go and is designed to quickly track usernames across various social networks and platforms, offering insights into their online presence. With integrated data from HudsonRock's Cybercrime Intelligence Database and access to resources such as BreachDirectory.org, GoSearch allows users to discover leaked passwords and real-time cybercrime-related information tied to specific usernames.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Search: Tracks usernames across multiple platforms to present a thorough digital profile.
• Password Breach Checking: Enables searching for compromised passwords related to a given username, leveraging the BreachDirectory.org database.
• Efficient and Robust: Built on Go, GoSearch delivers faster performance compared to other Python-based alternatives.
• Color-Coded Results: Distinguishes between probable false positives and confirmed usernames, providing users with clear actionable insights.

Why Choose GoSearch?

GoSearch addresses critical limitations found in existing tools, such as Sherlock, by enhancing speed, accuracy, and reliability. Its fine-tuned search mechanism reduces both false negatives (missing valid usernames) and false positives (incorrectly flagging available usernames). Users can trust the results provided by GoSearch, making it an essential companion for any cybersecurity investigator or individual concerned about digital privacy.

Use Cases

Searching for Compromised Passwords

Utilizing GoSearch involves obtaining a free API key from RapidAPI. The following command illustrates how to execute a search:

$ gosearch [username] [api-key]  

Username Generation

If the username remains unknown, potential alternatives can be crafted using username-anarchy. This tool can generate various usernames based on a person’s first and last name, streamlining the search process when querying GoSearch.

$ git clone https://github.com/urbanadventurer/username-anarchy  
$ cd username-anarchy  
$ (username-anarchy) ./username-anarchy firstname lastname  

Contributing

GoSearch thrives on community contributions. Users are invited to expand its database of websites to enhance the tool's capabilities. Contributions can be made by following a specified JSON format for adding new site entries within the data.json file.

This content-rich tool, with its clear aim of simplifying OSINT tasks, is poised to serve investigators and cybersecurity professionals alike in their endeavor to sift through the complexities of digital footprints efficiently. Join the community and contribute towards building a more robust toolset for digital investigations.