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Recon-ng is an open source framework for open source intelligence (OSINT) gathering, written in Python and included in Kali Linux. It works like a console with workspaces, a built-in database and installable modules that query public sources such as DNS, certificate transparency logs and search APIs to find domains, hosts and contacts related to a target.
Looking to master Recon-ng for cybersecurity reconnaissance and open-source intelligence (OSINT)? This complete tutorial on how to use Recon-ng walks you through everything from installation and essential commands to real-world examples of modules like domain enumeration, email harvesting, and host discovery. Bug bounty hunters, ethical hackers, and cybersecurity students will learn how to use API keys, manage workspaces, explore the module marketplace, and perform passive and active recon with Recon-ng. This guide also includes essential Recon-ng commands, module configurations, and step-by-step instructions to automate recon tasks for real-world targets.
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