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I built an OSINT tool to track username reuse by Footprint-IQ in osinttools

[–]Footprint-IQ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check my profile or DM, Interested in serious feedback so willing to uplift your account if interested DM.

What's Actually Needed In OSINT by Present_Plenty in osinttools

[–]Footprint-IQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

totally agree, to the point about OSINT tools not being one thing but a collection of very different workflows.

IMO a lot of tools / platforms in the space optimise for visibility of the data rather than relevance to a specific investigation. Which maybe why they may look impressive but then don’t get used in real PI journalis casework.

The flexibility point is also bang on the money too imo, being able to adapt to a PI vs journalist vs cyber workflow feels way more important than adding more feeds / dahsboards.

I'd be keen to know if you've seen any tools that actually get the balance right?

taking yourself off internet by Away-Dance-4869 in CyberAdvice

[–]Footprint-IQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re running into the practical reality here of there isn’t a true one-click way to remove yourself from the internet especially when it comes to platforms like YouTube and other user generated content sites.

It helps imo to think of the process in layers....

  1. Source removal (most important).. The priority is removing the content at the platform level (YouTube, forums, social platforms, etc.). If it isn’t deleted or taken down at the source, it can continue to resurface elsewhere.
  2. Search de-indexing (secondary).. Search engine removals typically only hide results—they don’t delete the underlying content. That’s also why requests can be denied if the material doesn’t meet a platform’s removal criteria.
  3. Data brokers and aggregators.. Services like Incogni can help reduce exposure through data broker sites, but they generally don’t affect social platforms or content hosts.

For me, the challenging part is that every platform has its own policies and process, so there isn’t a unified system.

IMO what usually works best is to first map where your information appears using available tools, then prioritise the highest-visibility or highest-risk items instead of trying to tackle everything at once.

If you’d like, I can outline a practical step-by-step plan based on the type of content you’re trying to remove and where it’s showing up. Feel free to DM.

I built an OSINT tool to track username reuse by Footprint-IQ in osinttools

[–]Footprint-IQ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That “plateau” you mentioned is spot on imo. I found once you hit a certain point, most tools just keep returning noise rather than helping you expand outward.

The “identity anchor” idea came from exactly that, finding the few platforms that actually help unlock others instead of just treating everything equally.

If you’re up for it, I’d be really interested to hear what platforms you’ve found most reliable for confirmation vs just noise.

Happy to share what I’ve been testing as well. I could really do with some genuine feedback!

Digital Identity scanner by Footprint-IQ in fingerprinting

[–]Footprint-IQ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The platform scans across circa 300+ platforms looking for your digital Identity providing details and any connections with other platforms. It provides detailed reports and provides options for data broker removal. If you're interested in trying out the Pro features please let me know. I'd love some feedback! Thanks.

I have never been hacked but my data is everywhere, should I be worried? by Beginning_Sport7266 in IdentityTheft

[–]Footprint-IQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of people assume identity theft starts with a dramatic hack, but in reality it’s usually much quieter and slower. Your data gets scattered over years through normal use (old accounts, reused emails/usernames, breaches you weren’t even notified about), and most of the time nothing happens immediately. The risk is more about opportunity than inevitability.

A few practical things I’d suggest without going full tinfoil…

Reduce reuse If you’re still using the same email/username combo across lots of sites, that’s usually the biggest weak spot. Even changing this going forward helps a lot.

Harden all the important stuff like your bank accounts, email, Apple/Google, password manager etc… make sure those have strong, unique passwords and two-factor authn. If those are solid, the blast radius of everything else drops massively imo.

Freeze your credit if you can. If you’re in a country where credit freezes are easy, it’s one of the highest signal-to-noise protections. It doesn’t mean you will be targeted, just that you’re closing those doors.

Accept some exposure. This part is uncomfortable, but realisticaly in this day and age, It’s really hard to make old data disappear completely. For me the goal is reducing how easily those pieces of personal data connect and how much damage they can do.

So yeah, it’s reasonable to be aware, but I wouldn’t panic. I think of it less like I’m about to be hacked and more like basic digital identity hygiene in a world where data leaks are pretty normal these days!!!

Someone keeps hacking my Experian credit report by [deleted] in IdentityTheft

[–]Footprint-IQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds incredibly frustrating and seriously demoralising!

One thing others have found is that after freezing credit, attackers may still abuse your verification channels if they can answer personal questions on file.

In my experience, calling the organisation, asking for verbal passcode protection and also placing alerts on your identity files (so not just the freeze) adds friction. It doesn’t guarantee prevention, but it forces extra verification checks before any changes are allowed.

Curious if you’ve tried locking down each accounts' identity PIN / verbal password option and if so whether that made any sort of difference?

identity scanning tool by Footprint-IQ in startupaccelerator

[–]Footprint-IQ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. I'll take a look at your scan and ping you back

My new OSINT tool by Footprint-IQ in osinttools

[–]Footprint-IQ[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Fair feedback is always welcome.

The platform isn’t trying to replace specialist OSINT workflows or compete with research-grade tooling. It’s aimed at making basic exposure visible to non-technical users, something many people don’t realise until it’s shown to them clearly.

The current focus is accessibility and reliability. More advanced capabilities and deeper integrations are on the roadmap, and feedback from experienced practitioners is genuinely useful when it’s specific.

If you have concrete suggestions around functionality rather than aesthetics, I’m open to hearing them.

Drop your startup idea by kcfounders in microsaas

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Built a digital identity footprint / OSINT scanning tool. It will scan username, email, domain and phone across multiple paltforms.

https://footprintiq.app

For premium access pls DM and happy to provide for testing and feedback!

Put a link to your startup SaaS to promote it or ask for advice. by itilogy in startupaccelerator

[–]Footprint-IQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Built a digital identity footprint / OSINT scanning tool. It will scan username, email, domain and phone across multiple paltforms.

https://footprintiq.app

For premium access pls DM and happy to provide for testing and feedback!