Traceroute performs comprehensive domain research by combining WHOIS lookups with RDAP fallback for maximum coverage. Discover registrar details, nameservers, creation and expiration dates, registrant information (when available), and domain status codes. Optionally integrate with VirusTotal (API key) for reputation scoring and malware detection. The tool also generates direct links to additional domain intelligence services.
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Features
WHOIS lookup with parsed results
RDAP fallback for additional data
Registrar identification
Nameserver discovery
Domain creation/expiration dates
Registrant info (when public)
Domain status codes
Optional VirusTotal API integration
Reputation and malware scoring
HTML session export
Quick Start
# 1. Extract the zip and enter the folder cd 08-Domain-Intel
How Does Visual Traceroute Aid Network Investigation?
Traceroute maps network paths by sending packets with incrementing TTL values — standardized in RFC 1393 and used per NIST SP 800-115 network mapping procedures. This tool extends standard traceroute with GeoIP lookup for each hop, displaying routes on an interactive map with coordinates, ISP identification, and latency data.
Network Path Analysis
Each hop reveals an intermediate router, its IP, location, and autonomous system. According to CAIDA, the internet consists of over 75,000 autonomous systems. Traceroute helps identify ISPs handling traffic, detect unusual routing, and verify geographic claims about server locations.
IPv4/IPv6 and Monitor Mode
IPv6 now carries over 40% of Google's global traffic (Google IPv6 Statistics). Monitor mode enables continuous tracking, alerting to path changes from reconfiguration, failover, or BGP hijacking. For hop analysis, use IP Lookup.
🔒 Traceroute — Frequently Asked Questions
What does a traceroute reveal for OSINT?
Traceroute maps the network path between you and a target, revealing intermediate routers, ISP infrastructure, geographic routing, and potential network boundaries. This helps identify hosting providers and network topology.
Does the visual traceroute tool require installation?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser using client-side Python via Pyodide. No installation, API keys, or server-side processing required. Your queries are executed locally for maximum privacy.
What can I do with the visual traceroute tool?
You can map network paths, identify ISP hops, and detect routing anomalies. The tool provides a clean interface with exportable results and cross-links to related Max Intel tools for deeper investigation.