Use Skiptracer to Gather License Plate OSINT Data [Tutorial]
Null Byte
8 min, 10 sec
The video provides a detailed guide on using the Skip Tracer tool for open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations, particularly for extracting information from a license plate.
Summary
- The presenter demonstrates how to use Skip Tracer to pull in information from a license plate, a common clue in OSINT investigations.
- A Python tool, Skip Tracer requires Python 2 (not Python 3 as initially stated) installed on the user's system.
- The process involves cloning the Skip Tracer repository from GitHub, installing dependencies, and running the tool to extract information like the VIN number from a license plate.
- Other modules within Skip Tracer allow users to search for screen names across social media platforms, providing a comprehensive tool for OSINT tasks.
Chapter 1
The video begins with an introduction to the use of Skip Tracer for conducting OSINT investigations.
- License plate information can be a valuable clue in OSINT investigations and can be found in various sources such as photos or online profiles.
- Skip Tracer is a Python tool that simplifies the process of using such information to uncover further details.
Chapter 2
The presenter explains the prerequisites and installation process for Skip Tracer.
- Python 3 must be installed and updated on the user's computer to run Skip Tracer.
- The installation process is straightforward once Python 3 is set up, and the Null Byte article provides additional guidance.
Chapter 3
Steps to clone the Skip Tracer repository and prepare the tool for use are provided.
- Skip Tracer's GitHub repository is at 'github.com/xillwillx/skiptracer'.
- Although initially stated as using Python 3, Skip Tracer actually uses Python 2, which is important for compatibility.
Chapter 4
The video demonstrates how to install the required modules for Skip Tracer to function.
- Users need to install the requirements from the 'requirements.txt' file.
- If there are issues with package installation, using sudo can solve the problem in the short term.
Chapter 5
A practical demonstration of how to use Skip Tracer to extract information from a license plate.
- By inputting the license plate information into Skip Tracer, users can extract the VIN number of the vehicle.
- This VIN number can lead to further details such as registration and ownership.
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
The video concludes with final thoughts on the use of Skip Tracer and suggestions for further learning.
- While not a complete solution, Skip Tracer is an effective starting point for OSINT investigations.
- Viewers are directed to the Null Byte article for more information and encouraged to suggest future episode topics.