How to Fake Friends and Find People - A Build-A-Buddy Case Study

Explore operational security techniques with two former Special Operations cyber operators in this conference talk from Security BSides San Francisco. Delve into a case study examining recent crowdsourced ad-hoc OSINT and humanitarian missions, learning how to effectively separate your true identity from temporary online personas. Gain insights into creating and maintaining fake online identities for operational purposes, understanding the importance of OPSEC in digital investigations, and discovering best practices for conducting online research while protecting your personal information. Acquire valuable knowledge on building convincing online profiles, navigating social media platforms securely, and implementing strategies to maintain operational integrity in the digital realm.

BSidesSF 2022 - How to Fake Friends and Find People: A Build-A-Buddy... (Dahvid Schloss • Alex Dodd)