ANALYSIS OF OPEN DATA IN THE DIGITAL AGE: OPPORTUNITIES AND PROSPECTS OF OSINT

Modern technologies have inevitably led to an increase in the volume of data placed in the digital space, making open-source intelligence (OSINT) one of the most important and in-demand tools in internet analytics. The author explores the history of OSINT, tracing its evolution from the first attempts to utilize open sources to modern methods of automated data collection and analysis. In addition to contemporary methods of obtaining and processing data through OSINT, the study examines specific analytical tools for information search and analysis: Google Dorking, Maltego, and Shodan. Special attention is also given to the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning programs in the development of OSINT. The author concludes that the future of OSINT will be determined not only by technological progress but also by the need for regulatory measures to prevent misuse and ensure the protection of personal data.

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