Member-only story
In the world of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), phone number reconnaissance is crucial for investigators, cybersecurity professionals, and researchers. PhoneInfoga is a powerful tool that helps you gather detailed information about any phone number, including its carrier, line type, online reputation, and much more.
In this blog, we’ll explore PhoneInfoga’s features, installation, and usage in detail.
What is PhoneInfoga?
PhoneInfoga is one of the most widely used OSINT tools for investigating phone numbers. It enables users to:
- Retrieve basic information (country, area, carrier, and line type)
- Identify VOIP numbers
- Check a number’s online presence and reputation
- Automate Google dorking to find more information
Unlike traditional tools, PhoneInfoga does not rely on API-based number lookups instead, it gathers intelligence from open sources to maximize its effectiveness.
Installation
Installing PhoneInfoga is simple and depends on your operating system. Follow the steps below to get started.
Unix/Linux (Kali, Ubuntu, etc.)
bash <(curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sundowndev/phoneinfoga/master/support/scripts/install)
