Breaking Big Data - Evading Analysis of the Metadata of Your Life

Explore the pervasive nature of surveillance and big data collection in this 49-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the world of mass surveillance, examining how both governments and private industries gather and analyze the metadata of our daily lives. Learn about the rapid growth of the big data industry and its potential to rival NSA-style surveillance capabilities. Discover the motivations behind data collection, from national security concerns to commercial interests aimed at selling your information and predicting consumer behavior. Gain insights into the challenges of maintaining privacy in an increasingly connected world and consider the implications of living in a society where personal data is constantly being gathered and analyzed.