Technique
technique:targeted_open_source_intelligence_gathering
Also: OSINT
Researching a target’s email address, device type, and account-recovery information from public sources.
Researching a target’s email address, device type, and account-recovery information from public sources.
“First they did targeted open source intelligence-gathering on specific celebrities”
“scouring their social media if anyone’s posted an e-mail address there”
| Direction | Predicate | Other entity | Origin | EP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| incoming | INVOLVES | Apple iCloud phishing campaign | Explicit | 34 |
Apple iCloud phishing campaign INVOLVES targeted open source intelligence-gathering
Attackers researched specific celebrities to find their email addresses and account-related information.
Explicit Confidence 99% · Jack Rhysider EP 34 Details
“First they did targeted open source intelligence-gathering on specific celebrities to try to find their e-mail address.”