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# 5. WHOIS Footprinting

WHOIS footprinting provides target domain information such as the owner, its registrar, registration details, name server, contact information, etc. Using this information, you can create a map of the organization’s network, perform social engineering attacks, and obtain internal details of the network.

## 1. WHOIS lookup using domain tools

{% embed url="<https://whois.domaintools.com/>" %}

In the search bar, search for **[www.certifiedhacker.com](http://www.certifiedhacker.com)**.

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This search result reveals the details associated with the URL entered, **[www.certifiedhacker.com](http://www.certifiedhacker.com)**, which includes organizational details such as registration details, name servers, IP address, location, etc.

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### Other WHOSI Footprinting tools

{% embed url="<https://www.sabsoft.com/>" %}

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