Sherlock
Hunt usernames across public social sites (OSINT).
Why it is included
Hunt down social media accounts by username across social networks - sherlock-project/sherlock
Best for
Authorized investigations and awareness of public footprint.
Strengths
- Open source
- High community visibility
Limitations
- Verify license and support model for your use case
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