[Service] Type=simple User=root WorkingDirectory=/root ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/phoneinfoga serve Restart=on-failure RestartSec=10
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PhoneInfoga is an open-source OSINT framework specifically designed for phone number investigation. Unlike traditional reverse phone lookup services that often provide limited information, PhoneInfoga leverages multiple scanning techniques and external APIs to gather comprehensive intelligence. The maintainer publishes signed binaries for various platforms, including Linux (x86_64, ARM), macOS, and Windows. install phoneinfoga in kali linux
You can enter the phone number directly into the web interface to see the results organized by category (Carrier, Reputation, Social Media, etc.).
Now that you have PhoneInfoga running on your Kali system, begin your OSINT journey. Start with your own phone number to see what information is publicly available, then apply these skills to authorized penetration testing engagements.
Check that the binary works correctly:
To install on Kali Linux, the most efficient method is using the official automated script , which downloads the latest binary and sets it up for immediate use. 🚀 Quick Install (Automated)
The most fundamental operation is scanning a single phone number:
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However, this method may not always provide the latest version of the tool.
Version 2 does not use requirements.txt . If you see guides mentioning this, they are likely referring to the deprecated Python v1.
PhoneInfoga requires several dependencies to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install them: If you see guides mentioning this