2.0 Binary Sleuths and Social Architects - Exploring OSINT and SE PowerPoint

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

The process of collecting and analyzing publicly available information to gather insights.

Cold War Era

Period during which OSINT was extensively used by both sides of the Iron Curtain to gauge military capabilities and political intentions.

Dissemination (in OSINT)

The reporting and distribution of analyzed intelligence to the intended recipients.

Social Engineering (SE)

Uses tactics to infiltrate systems via email, phone, text, or social media, often impersonating a person or agency in authority.

Pretexting

Fabricating scenarios to gain trust with the target.

Phishing

A cyber/social engineering attack where deceptive messages mimic legitimate sources to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.

Spear Phishing

A targeted form of phishing where attackers tailor their messages to specific individuals or organizations.

Tailgating

A physical security breach by following an authorized access individual into a restricted area.

5 Main Steps of OSINT Action Plan

Preparation, Collection, Processing, Analysis, Dissemination.

Psychological Principles in Social Engineering

Tactics like fear, urgency, greed, and authority are leveraged to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information.

Kevin Mitnick

A well-known hacker who became a security consultant after serving prison time for multiple hacking offenses.

Baiting

A tactic that entices victims with an attractive offer or item to trick them into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware.

Quid Pro Quo

Offering something in exchange for sensitive information, thereby leveraging reciprocity.

Social Media Scraping

The technique of collecting information from public profiles and posts on social media platforms.

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)

Groups incorporating social engineering into sophisticated attack strategies.

Urgency

Creating a sense of immediate action pressure that causes individuals to make quick decisions without thorough consideration.

Digital Footprint

The trail of data that individuals leave behind when using the internet, which can be analyzed for insights.

Processing (in OSINT)

Organizing and converting collected data into usable formats for analysis.