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Geo-Phone

Geo-Phone is an OSINT tool that allows users to track and map phone numbers globally.

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About This Tool

an OSINT tool that enables users to track and map phone numbers from around the world.

Primary Use Case

This tool is primarily used by security professionals and OSINT enthusiasts to identify the origin of phone numbers and visualize their locations on a map. It can be particularly useful for threat hunting and social engineering assessments.

Key Features

Tracks and maps phone numbers worldwide
User-friendly interface for quick insights
Displays country of origin and approximate location on a map
Compatible with Termux and Kali Linux
Script updating feature for improved performance
Provides information about the tool and author

Insights & Recommendations

Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to track phone numbers and comply with local laws regarding privacy and data usage.

Installation

Download Termux app from Google Play Store and type: apt update && apt upgrade
Install git: apt install git
Install Python 3: pkg install python3
Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/evilfeonix/Geo-Phone.git
Navigate to the directory: cd Geo-Phone
Run the installer: bash installer.sh
Execute the script: python3 phone.py -c <countryCode> -p <phoneNumber>

Usage

python3 phone.py -u

Updates the Geo-Phone script for better performance.

python3 phone.py -a

Displays information about the tool and the author's contact information.

python3 phone.py -c <countryCode> -p <phoneNumber>

Specifies the victim's country code and phone number for tracking.

Smart Usage Notes

Repurposing: Geo-Phone can be used to validate phone numbers in customer databases, ensuring data accuracy and enhancing customer profiling.
Chaining: Combine Geo-Phone with tools like Maltego for visual link analysis to map relationships between phone numbers and other entities.
Evasion/Detection: Attackers might use VPNs or spoofed numbers to bypass detection; monitoring for unusual patterns or discrepancies in location data can help detect such attempts.
Data Fusion: Correlate Geo-Phone outputs with SIEM logs to identify suspicious activities related to specific phone numbers, enhancing threat intelligence.
Automation: Integrate Geo-Phone with a SOAR platform to automate the enrichment of phone number data in incident response workflows, reducing manual effort and speeding up investigations.