Insider Trading - Hacking Stocks Using Public Information and Influence

Explore stock market manipulation techniques in this BSidesLV conference talk. Delve into both illegal and legal methods of influencing stock prices, including cybercrime tactics and public information analysis. Learn about real-world examples like the TalkTalk breach, Bitcoin ransomware attacks, and the impact of avocado prices on Chipotle's stock. Discover how to leverage tools such as Google Trends and reverse WHOIS lookups for market analysis. Gain insights into the intersection of cybersecurity, public information, and financial markets, and understand the potential implications for investors and security professionals alike.

Introduction
Who is Richard
What is this all about
The idea
The point
Stock market basics
Buy low sell high
What influences stock prices
Illegal ways of manipulating stock
TalkTalk Bridge
Bitcoin
Ransomware
Spearfishing
W2 Phishing
Seagate
Legal Methods
Chainscape
Energy Information Administration
UBS Investments
Chipotle
Avocado
Discovery Analysis
Methods Used
Google Trends
Reverse Whois
Coty
Katy Perry
Spur
Casa Bella
DNS Numeration
Conclusion
Questions