Accidental Abyss: Data Leakage on the Internet

Explore the hidden dangers of personal information scattered across the internet in this eye-opening 39-minute conference talk. Delve into the world of low-tech, high-targeted reconnaissance using legal methods and artful searching techniques. Discover how seemingly innocuous bits of personally identifiable information (PII) from various online sources can be combined to create comprehensive dossiers. Learn about better hacking through television, gather frightening statistics on identity exposure, and acquire tools to become a more effective social engineer, aware user, and thoughtful security expert. Gain valuable insights into basic information reconnaissance and understand the implications of data leakage in the digital age.