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sherlock: Search for a specific username on social networks using the Tor network.
$ sherlock --tor ${username}
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The explained command "sherlock --tor ${username}" is a command-line instruction.

  • "sherlock" is the name of a tool or program being executed from the command line.
  • "--tor" is an option or flag used with the "sherlock" command. In this case, it specifies that the tool should use the Tor network for anonymity and privacy while running.
  • "${username}" is a placeholder, typically intended to be replaced with the actual username of a person you want to search for.

By using this command, you are instructing the "sherlock" tool to use the Tor network and search for information related to the provided username.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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