Intelligence X
A specialized search engine for open source intelligence and digital investigations. Access deep archives and specialized data.
What is Intelligence X?
Intelligence X is a specialized search engine built for open source intelligence (OSINT). It lets you search deep internet archives, including historical data, data leaks, public documents and much more.
Unlike traditional search engines, Intelligence X indexes content types that matter for investigations: emails, domains, IP addresses, hashes, phone numbers and other indicators of compromise.
Key features
Deep search
Access to deep internet archives, including historical content and deleted data.
Diverse data types
Search for emails, domains, IPs, hashes, phone numbers and other IOCs (Indicators of Compromise).
API available
API integration to automate searches and data analysis.
Leak data
Access to public leak databases to check whether accounts and passwords have been compromised.
How to use it
1Accessing the platform
Go to intelx.ioto access Intelligence X.
Note: Some advanced features require a paid account.
2Search types
Intelligence X supports several search types:
- Email: example@domain.com
- Domain: example.com
- IP address: 192.168.1.1
- Hash: MD5, SHA1, SHA256
- Phone: +33123456789
- Bitcoin address: Crypto wallet addresses
3Analyzing the results
Results include:
- Sources: Where the data comes from (leaks, archives, public documents)
- Metadata: Dates, context, related information
- Context: How the data was obtained
4Using the API
For automation, Intelligence X provides a REST API:
curl -X POST "https://2.intelx.io/phonebook/search" \
-H "x-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{"term": "example@domain.com", "maxresults": 100}'Important: The API requires an authentication key and is rate-limited.
Investigation use cases
🔍 Breach checks
Check whether email addresses or passwords appear in known data leaks.
🌐 Domain investigations
Look up a domain's history, its past configurations and related data.
💰 Cryptocurrency analysis
Trace Bitcoin transactions and identify wallets linked to illicit activity.
🛡️ Malware analysis
Search for malicious file hashes and identify related variants or campaigns.
Best practices
Always verify sources
Confirm the origin and reliability of any data before using it in an investigation.
Respect privacy
Do not share personal information you find without proper legal authorization.
Document your searches
Keep a record of your queries and results to maintain a valid chain of evidence.
Cross-check information
Use several sources to confirm and enrich your findings.
Quick facts
- Type
- OSINT search engine
- Access
- Web + API
- Pricing
- Freemium + paid
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Responsible use
Intelligence X gives access to sensitive data. Make sure you comply with data protection laws and have the authorization your investigations require.
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