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voSINT, an OSINT tool for video reverse search, traces a video's digital footprint online. It lists results in descending order, showing where a video first appeared and its later online occurrences, aiding cybersecurity experts and digital forensics analysts in understanding the origin and spread of digital content.

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# voSINT: Video Reverse Search OSINT Tool

Description

voSINT is an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tool designed for video reverse search. It enables users to trace the digital footprint of a video across the internet. By listing the results in descending order, voSINT reveals where a video first appeared and its subsequent occurrences online. This tool is invaluable for cybersecurity experts, digital forensics analysts, and anyone interested in the origin and spread of digital content.

Key Features:

  • Track video appearances online in descending order.
  • Generate approximate results, prioritizing data scope.
  • Beta version focused on user feedback and continuous improvement.

Installation Guide

Navigate to the directory where you want to create your project.

Setting up a Virtual Environment

Run the following command to create a virtual environment (replace 'venv' with your desired environment name):

python3 -m venv venv

Activate the virtual environment:

source venv/bin/activate

Install the required packages:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage Instructions

For using the tool with a single video:

python voSINT.py <video_path>

For multiple videos in a directory:

python voSINT.py <videos_dir>

By creating and activating a virtual environment, you ensure that the installed packages and dependencies are isolated from your system's global Python environment, providing a clean and separate environment for your project.

API Key Configuration

Before using voSINT, you need to obtain an API key from SerpApi.com. This key is essential for the tool to perform video reverse searches in Google and Yandex without dealing with CAPTCHA. Follow these steps to configure your API key:

Visit SerpApi.com and sign up to receive an API key.

Once you have your API key, open the config.ini file in the voSINT directory.

Insert your API key in the designated section of config.ini.

Ensure your API key is correctly saved in the configuration file to enable the full functionality of voSINT.

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