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OSINT & Digital Footprints: How Hackers Research You

An explanation of how attackers use open-source intelligence from social media, public forums and other online sources to research people and businesses. It provides practical ways to reduce a digital footprint and limit exposed information.

11 minutes 39 seconds
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

What you will learn in this video

  • OSINT uses publicly available information to build intelligence about a target.
  • Social media and location data can reveal sensitive personal details.
  • Privacy settings and careful use of social logins can reduce exposure.
  • Search for your own information and request removal where appropriate.
  • Delete unused accounts and limit unnecessary data sharing.

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