There are numerous free tools and resources to help boost your geolocation and vehicle tracking skills to further your OSINT investigations.
Authored byEmily Neuens
On the Lifting the Fog livestream series, Steven discussed geolocation and vehicle tracking. They each shared helpful tools and resources they use to further their skills and OSINT investigations.
Tools
InVid - Verify the reliability of video and image files
Google Lens - Search what you see to identify things like dog breed, plant species, shoe make and designer, and more
Overpass Turbo - Build interactive maps to help visualize location data
Mapillary - Access street-level images and map data from around the world
KartaView - Collect street-level imagery from around the world
CarNet - Upload an image of a vehicle to determine its make, model, and year
WorldLicensePlates.com - Research historical and current license plate designs from across the world
VehicleHistory.com - Search vehicle history based on VIN and license plate
Poctra - Search salvage and auctioned cars in the US and EU
Resources
GeoGuessr - Build your skills in identifying landscapes, landmarks, and more
QuizTime - Boost your geolocation and verification skills
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Meet the expert
Emily Neuens
Emily started working at SANS in 2019 and has since developed a strong passion for helping underrepresented populations find their place in the cybersecurity field.
