INVESTIGATION OF THE USE OF OSINT TECHNOLOGY AS A NEW THREAT OF DE-ANONYMIZED PERSONS ON THE INTERNET SPACE

This article undertakes a thorough investigation of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) technology, which plays a significant role in modern information society by offering new methods for data collection and analysis. Special attention is given to analyzing the threats associated with the de-anonymization of individuals through the use of open information sources on the Internet. The use of OSINT allows the collection of vast amounts of data from various sources, such as social networks, forums, news sites, and other public resources, which can infringe on users' privacy. The methods of collecting information from open sources that can be used for de-anonymization of individuals are examined in detail. The potential privacy risks arising from access to large amounts of personal data are analyzed. Various aspects of the threats, including possibilities for fraud, manipulation, and even blackmail that may arise from the collection and analysis of open data, are discussed. It also considers how personal information published by users on the Internet can be used by malicious actors to carry out various types of attacks. The effectiveness of existing OSINT tools is assessed, and methods a