Built during OffSecDiary Cybersecurity Internship

Advanced Cyber Recon & Intelligence
for ethical hackers and learners.

ShadowTrace is a modular reconnaissance toolkit developed by Mohd Anam during a hands-on internship at OffSecDiary. It automates domain recon, subdomain discovery, metadata analysis, breach checks and generates clean PDF-style reports.

⚡ Runs on Python 3 📄 Automated recon reports 🛡️ Internship-grade real project

Developer: Mohd Anam · Email: anaamshaikhm@gmail.com · Phone: 9449369861 / 8310481908

What is ShadowTrace?

ShadowTrace is a focused recon suite designed to help you practice real-world offensive security. Instead of manually repeating the same OSINT steps, you trigger an automated pipeline that collects the data and lets you think like a hacker.

Core idea

One tool, multiple recon paths.

From WHOIS and DNS to subdomains, ports, metadata, and breach checks – ShadowTrace brings everything under a single command-line interface.

Internship project

Built with OffSecDiary.

Designed and implemented under OffSecDiary as a cybersecurity internship project to showcase practical tool building and reporting skills.

Practical impact

From terminal to report.

Every recon run can be exported to a client-style report so you can present your findings in interviews, submissions, or portfolio reviews.

Key modules inside ShadowTrace

Each module focuses on a specific piece of the attack surface. You can run them individually or chain them together.

01 · Domain Recon

WHOIS & DNS footprint

Gather registrar info, expiry date, name servers, IPs and key DNS records to understand the base layer of the target.

02 · Subdomain Scanner

Attack surface mapping

Enumerates subdomains using multiple sources, filters live hosts and highlights endpoints worth exploring.

03 · Port & Service Scan

Service discovery

Detects open ports and banners so you can quickly see what services are exposed to the internet.

04 · Breach Check

Leaked data awareness

Checks whether domains or emails appear in known breach datasets (using appropriate APIs and public sources).

05 · Metadata Extractor

Hidden file information

Reads metadata from PDF and image files to reveal creator, timestamps, software, and potential internal paths.

06 · Report Generation

Automatic summaries

Converts raw recon output into structured PDF-style reports, ready to share with mentors or interviewers.

Installation guide (Linux / Kali)

Below is a generic installation guide. Adjust the GitHub URL and paths according to your actual repository.

Step 1

Clone the repository

Replace <your-username> with your real GitHub username.

$ git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/shadowtrace.git
$ cd shadowtrace

Step 2

Optional virtual environment

$ python3 -m venv venv
$ source venv/bin/activate

Step 3

Install requirements

$ pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 4

Run a test scan

$ python3 shadowtrace.py --domain example.com --all --report pdf

Keep API keys (if any) in a .env or config file, never hard-coded.

Use ShadowTrace only on targets where you have explicit permission.

Learn cybersecurity with OffSecDiary

ShadowTrace was developed as part of a cybersecurity internship at OffSecDiary. If you want to build tools like this and get real guidance, you can contact them directly.

Hands-on cyber training · Internship + projects

OffSecDiary focuses on offensive security, OSINT, recon and practical hacking workflows. The goal is to move you away from only watching theory and push you towards building tools, doing labs, and creating real projects.

Beginner plan: 1-month cybersecurity foundation course – ₹2,000 (for beginners).

Live style explanations & doubt clearing (as per program).
Tool-building mindset (Python, automation, recon flow).
Hands-on internship-style tasks and tool projects.
Certificate on completion.
Long-term mentor style guidance, even after course.

Recording sessions are not provided. Confirm latest structure, timing and fees directly on WhatsApp.

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Contact & ShadowTrace queries

Use this section for demo requests, collaboration, feedback on ShadowTrace or general cybersecurity questions. Your message is sent directly to anaamshaikhm@gmail.com using a secure form service – no email app opens.

Developer: Mohd Anam
Email: anaamshaikhm@gmail.com
Phone: 9449369861 / 8310481908

You can write about:

Requesting a ShadowTrace demo or explanation.
Internship / portfolio questions.
Cybersecurity collaboration ideas.
Suggestions for new modules or improvements.