OSInt like a Noob
Abstract
Various online forums allow users to post pseudonymously on
a wide range of worldly matters, many tinged with deeply
personal political or religious undertones. Although the
posters may hide behind a veil of an obscure handle, the
very elements of the discussions can provide deep insights
about them including personal characterizations that could
be used to identify the posters in the real world.
All this is known by corporate (and government) intelligence
analysis, who may use sophisticated tools and researchers to
collect and collate this information. However today, thanks
to widespread use of generative AI like ChatGPT, any noob
can get it on the action. This talk will demonstrate this
approach to reveal insights about various posters to
popular, public blogs. In line with the premise of the
talk, all complex code and analysis will be handled by AI:
no human brain cells will be harmed … or exercised.
Reference
- Ari Trachtenberg, "Unmasking online commentators like a Noob", BSIDES TLV 2025.