Overview Of New Geo-Location OSINT Research Tool, Called "GeoSpy"
TLDRBrad introduces 'GeoSpy,' a new open-source intelligence (OSINT) tool that uses AI to determine the geographical location of a photo. The tool is accessible at GEOS spy.web.app and has been tested with Google Maps street view screenshots. In various locations like North Carolina, Mexico City, Hoi An, Vietnam, and Berlin, Germany, the tool successfully identified the general area of the photos, providing coordinates close to the actual locations. The tool is in beta and comes with a disclaimer about potential inaccuracies. It also offers a Discord community and an email for user engagement.
Takeaways
- π GeoSpy is a new OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) tool that can determine the location of a photo.
- π The tool can be accessed via the web at GEOSspy.web.app.
- π· Users can upload a photo or take a screenshot, and GeoSpy will attempt to identify the geographical location.
- π§ The tool uses AI (Artificial Intelligence) to analyze and provide location details.
- π― In a test, GeoSpy accurately identified the location of a photo taken in Kernersville, North Carolina.
- πΊοΈ The tool was also tested with a screenshot from Google Maps Street View in Mexico City and provided very close coordinates.
- π³ A photo taken in Hoi An City, Vietnam, was analyzed, revealing the tropical vegetation and architectural styles.
- ποΈ The tool identified the country and some details about the location from a photo taken in Hyderabad, India.
- π©πͺ Even a photo of anonymous trees in Berlin, Germany, was correctly identified by the tool.
- π€ GeoSpy is currently in beta and may produce inaccurate results, so it should not be used for serious purposes.
- β οΈ The creators of GeoSpy have a disclaimer warning users of the tool's beta status and limitations.
- π’ There is a Discord community and an email address provided for users to reach out and engage with the GeoSpy team.
Q & A
What is the name of the new open source intelligence gathering tool introduced in the video?
-The new open source intelligence gathering tool introduced in the video is called 'GeoSpy'.
What is the primary function of the GeoSpy tool?
-The primary function of the GeoSpy tool is to analyze a photo and determine the geographical location where the photo was taken.
How does the tool determine the location of a photo?
-GeoSpy uses its own artificial intelligence to analyze the photo and provide an approximate location based on various geographical and cultural indicators.
What is the website where one can access the GeoSpy tool?
-The website to access the GeoSpy tool is GEOS spy.web.apppp.
What disclaimer does the GeoSpy tool have?
-The GeoSpy tool is in beta and may produce inaccurate results. It should not be used for any serious purposes, and the developers are not responsible for any damages.
How did the tool perform in the test with a screenshot from North Carolina?
-The tool performed well, providing coordinates that were relatively close to the actual location where the screenshot was taken in Kernersville, North Carolina.
What was the outcome of the test with a screenshot from Mexico City?
-The GeoSpy tool accurately identified the photo as being taken in Mexico City, Mexico, and provided coordinates that were very close to the actual location.
How did the tool perform with a screenshot from Hoi An city in Vietnam?
-The tool successfully identified the photo as being taken in Hoi An city, Vietnam, with coordinates that were impressively close to the actual location.
What was the result of the test with a screenshot from Hyderabad, India?
-The GeoSpy tool correctly identified the country as India and provided coordinates that were notably close to the actual location of the screenshot in Hyderabad.
How accurate was the tool in determining the location of a photo taken in Berlin, Germany?
-The tool was able to accurately identify the photo as being taken in Berlin, Germany, with coordinates that were very close to the actual location.
What is the overall rating given by the presenter for the GeoSpy tool after testing it in different locations?
-The presenter gave the GeoSpy tool a rating of three and a half out of four stars based on its performance in identifying the locations of various screenshots.
Outlines
π Testing GEOS spy: An Open Source Intelligence Tool
Brad introduces a new open source intelligence gathering tool called GEOS spy, accessible at GEOSspy.web.app. The tool is designed to analyze uploaded photos and determine their geographical location. Brad tests the tool's accuracy by comparing its results with screenshots taken from Google Maps Street View in various locations, including North Carolina, Mexico City, Hoian City in Vietnam, and Hyderabad in India. The results are impressive, with the tool providing close to exact coordinates in most cases. Brad emphasizes the tool's potential and encourages viewers to try it out, noting it is in beta and should not be used for serious purposes.
π Evaluating GEOS spy's Performance Across Different Locations
The second paragraph continues the evaluation of GEOS spy's capabilities. Brad discusses the tool's performance in identifying the location of a photo taken in Berlin, Germany, from an anonymous tree photo. The tool successfully identifies the country and provides close coordinates. Brad summarizes the tool's performance, giving it a rating of three and a half out of four stars for accuracy. He also mentions the tool's disclaimer about being in beta and not being responsible for any damages, and provides contact information for further inquiries. The video concludes with Brad's recommendation to try GEOS spy for its intriguing capabilities.
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Keywords
Geo-Location
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GeoSpy
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Google Maps
Coordinates
Beta Testing
Discord
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Inaccuracy
Highlights
Introduction to a new open source intelligence gathering tool called 'GeoSpy'.
GeoSpy can analyze a photo to determine its geographical location.
The tool is accessible through the website GEOSspy.web.app.
A demonstration of GeoSpy's capabilities using Google Maps street view.
Successful identification of a location in Kernersville, North Carolina, USA.
GeoSpy's AI technology provides coordinates close to the actual location of the photo.
Another test in Mexico City shows high accuracy in determining the photo's location.
GeoSpy successfully identifies the photo as taken in Mexico City, Mexico.
A test in Hoi An City, Vietnam, demonstrates the tool's ability to recognize different cultures' architectural styles.
The tool accurately identifies the photo as taken in Hoi An City, Vietnam.
A fourth test in Hyderabad, India, where the tool correctly identifies the country and provides detailed environmental observations.
GeoSpy's performance is rated as three and a half out of four stars based on the tests.
A final test in Berlin, Germany, where the tool once again accurately identifies the location.
GeoSpy is in beta and may produce inaccurate results; it should not be used for serious purposes.
The tool is available for public testing with a disclaimer about its beta status.
There is a Discord community and an email address provided for users to reach out.
The video encourages viewers to try GeoSpy for themselves due to its interesting capabilities.