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Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to using Instagram for open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering and analysis. It is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals in the field of ethical hacking, offering insights into the strategic use of Instagram as a powerful OSINT tool.  

The course begins by explaining the fundamental concepts of OSINT and the importance of Instagram in such operations, setting the stage for a deep dive into practical hacking techniques and methodologies. Throughout the course, learners will explore a variety of topics, starting with an in-depth understanding of hacking, including its phases and the different types of hackers. You will learn how to set up a hacking environment using VirtualBox and Kali Linux, along with detailed instructions on configuring these tools. The course also covers the basics of using Kali Linux, from navigating its graphical and command-line interfaces to mastering essential keyboard shortcuts. Students will be guided on creating realistic fake identities, understanding the hacker mindset on Instagram, and employing various tactics to bypass restrictions and gather information. Advanced modules will teach techniques to grab media from target accounts, uncover hidden profiles, extract detailed information about followers, comments, and likes, and reveal sensitive company data. Additionally, learners will explore URL tricks, photo analysis, and account scraping to gather even deeper insights. 

By the end of this course, participants will gain a robust set of skills for conducting ethical hacking operations on Instagram using OSINT techniques. 

What You Will Learn

  • Understand OSINT easily and what you can do with it
  • Set up your hacking environment the correct way
  • bypass all the issues
  • and learn Kali Linux.
  • Use Instagram as an OSINT hacking platform like the advanced real hackers.
  • Learn how to create an undetectable and realistic fake identity.
  • Use Instagram with OSINT hacking tricks and tips to reveal a lot of information about your targets.
  • Reveal the most amount of information about your targeted companies and individuals.
  • Use Instagram searching tricks to reveal more information.
  • Learn how to have the mindset of a hacker on Instagram.

Program Curriculum

Instagram and Open-Source Intelligence

  • Complete Understanding of Hacking
  • Hacker’s Types in Details
  • Hacking Phases in Details
  • Understanding of OSINT Hacking
  • Instagram Importance for OSINT Hacking
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Section Goals
  • Virtual Machine Introduction
  • VirtualBox Installation
  • Kali Linux Installation
  • Kali Linux Configuration
  • VirtualBox Extension Pack
  • The Snapshot on VirtualBox and Its Importance

  • Section Goals
  • Kali Linux GUI
  • Kali GUI Important Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Kali Linux CLI
  • Kali CLI Important Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Present Working Directory
  • Change Directory and Its Important Tricks
  • Change Default Passwords with Kali CLI
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Section Goals
  • Create a Realistic Fake Identity
  • Hackers Starting Tips

  • Section Goals
  • The Targeted Company and Individuals
  • Bypassing the Likes List Restrictions
  • The Power of The Asterisk
  • Instagram Hashtags and OSINT

  • Section Goals
  • Grabbing The Target's Pictures
  • Grabbing Profile Picture - First Part
  • Grabbing Profile Picture - Second Part
  • Get Other Media from Target's Instagram Account - First Part
  • Get Other Media from Target's Instagram Account - Second Part
  • Save Target Instagram Profile Contents in One File

  • Section Goals
  • Find Target's Other Instagram Accounts and More Information
  • Extract The Followers List with More Revealed Information
  • Extract The Comments with More Revealed Information
  • Extract The Likes Lists with Much More Revealed Information
  • Spot Targeted Company Real Statistics with Sensitive Information
  • Reveal More Information by Target Locations
  • Get Target User ID Automatically
  • Get Target User ID Manually
  • Good Attempt of Getting the Target's Keywords

  • Section Goals
  • Instagram URL Trick to Reveal Information
  • Instagram Targeted Account Scraping - First Part
  • Instagram Targeted Account Scraping - Second Part
  • Reveal Even More Information About Your Target
  • Use Target's Photos to Reveal a Lot More and Deeper Information
  • Reveal Important Information Directly on Targets Profiles
  • Hardening Your OSINT Hacking Attacks

  • Section Goals
  • Completely Harden Accounts Security and Privacy
  • Very Important Last Instruction
  • Chapter 10 Quiz
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Instructor

Mostafa Ahmad

Mostafa Ahmad is an expert Ethical Hacker and Cybersecurity Engineer with over seven years of experience. With a successful track record and high effectiveness, he is dedicated to sharing his extensive expertise through his courses.

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