TOOL TUTORIAL · OSINT & Link Analysis

How to install and use Maltego

Maltego is an advanced data mining and information gathering tool used for open-source intelligence (OSINT) and forensics. It provides a graphical interface to visualize relationships and connections between various entities such as individuals, organizations, websites, domains,…

Quick install: sudo apt install maltego

Installation steps

  1. Install on Kali with sudo apt install maltego
  2. Or download the Maltego client from the official website
  3. Launch it and create a free Maltego account to sign in
  4. Choose the community CE edition to start for free
  5. Drag an entity like a Domain onto a new graph
  6. Right-click the entity and run a transform

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