Micah Hoffman Breaks Down OSINT, the Dark Web and Beer Apps
In this episode, Micah Hoffman talks about his career in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the value it has for investigations, cybersecurity and understanding how information is weaponized. He also gets into strategies for safeguarding personal privacy in the face of increasing digital surveillance. This episode will have you thinking twice about what you post on social media!
WE'RE IN! · Micah Hoffman, Jeremiah Roe, Bella DeShantz-Cook
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Show Notes
In this episode, Micah Hoffman talks about his career in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the value it has for investigations, cybersecurity and understanding how information is weaponized. He also gets into strategies for safeguarding personal privacy in the face of increasing digital surveillance. This episode will have you thinking twice about what you post on social media!
Why you should listen:
* Hear from one of the leading Open Source Intelligence researchers working today.
* Learn about the value of OSINT for offensive and defensive cybersecurity.
* Get a better understanding of all the privacy risks from fitness trackers, apps, shopping online and social media.
Key quotes:
* "OSINT is a reconnaissance skill. It's all about that preparation work that needs to be done before you do anything in cyber, whether it's attacking or defending."
* "Once things are on the internet -- or once things are even collected, not necessarily on the internet -- you've lost control of it."
* "The reality is that we give up our privacy every single time we use an app, every single time we choose to purchase something."
Links:
* https://www.spotlight-infosec.com/
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