Google Social Network Transforms

Prerequisites:

1. Maltego XL or Maltego Community Version: You can use either Maltego XL (Commercial Edition) or Maltego Community Version for this setup. Maltego Community Version is free and can be downloaded from the official website: Maltego Official Website.
2. Access to Google Social Network Transforms: To use the Google Social Network Transforms, you will need access to these transforms, which may require registration or an API key. The availability of these transforms can vary, and you should check with the Maltego Transform Hub for their availability.
3. Google API Access (if required): Depending on the specific services and data you want to access from Google’s social network platforms (e.g., Google+), you may need to set up API access through the Google Developer Console.

Step 1: Obtain Information from Google Social Network Transforms

• Check the availability of the Google Social Network Transforms on the Maltego Transform Hub. Look for any documentation or resources related to these transforms, including installation instructions and API access.

Step 2: Install Maltego

If you haven’t already installed Maltego XL (Commercial Edition) or Maltego Community Version, please download and install the appropriate version from the official website mentioned in the prerequisites.

Step 3: Access the Transform Hub

• Open Maltego.
• Go to the “Transform Hub” tab on the main dashboard. This is where you can access and install external transforms.

Step 4: Search for Google Social Network Transforms (if available)

• In the Transform Hub, use the search function to look for Google Social Network transforms.
• If these transforms are available on the Transform Hub, you may find them here. If they are not available, you may need to check with the transform developer for access.

Step 5: Install Google Social Network Transforms (if available)

• Click on the Google Social Network transforms if you find them in the Transform Hub.
• Select “Install” or “Add to Maltego” to add them to your Maltego installation.

Step 6: Configure Google Social Network Transforms (if required)

• In Maltego, click on the “Transforms” tab.
• Select “Manage Transforms.”
• Locate the Google Social Network transforms you’ve installed.
• Enter any required configuration settings, such as API credentials or specific social network profiles, in the transform’s configuration.

Step 7: Use Google Social Network Transforms

• Close the “Manage Transforms” window.
• Create a new Maltego graph.
• In the “Transforms” palette on the left, you should now see the Google Social Network transforms (if installed).
• Drag and drop the transforms into your graph.
• Configure the transforms with the necessary parameters for your specific use case.
• Run the transforms to gather information from Google’s social network platforms using the Google Social Network Transforms’ capabilities.

Please note that the availability and setup process for Maltego transforms can vary, and you should refer to the specific transform developer’s documentation and resources for detailed guidance on their setup and usage.