Trailblazer: Piercing the Veil of VehicleSecrets with OSINT Alchemy
11In the intricate web of our digital cities, vehicles are not just modes of transport; they're anchors that can tether individuals to vast amounts of personal data. During this presentation, we will embark on an OSINT journey, starting with the ubiquitous presence of CCTV systems. These surveillance tools, while essential for public safety, can also be a gold mine for those aiming to trace a vehicle's whereabouts. Through our step-by-step process, we will demonstrate how to track and secure a clear image of a targeted vehicle.
Once we've captured this image, the true investigative work begins. We will employ different online tools to help us extract pivotal details, such as a vehicle's license plate or type of vehicle. We will then showcase how this license plate can be possibly correlated with its respective Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) using various databases. The VIN, unique to every vehicle, is more than just a serial number. Through it, we will unearth details ranging from the vehicle's history to specifics about its owner.
As we delve deeper using the VIN as our investigative compass, we'll demonstrate how to extract a wealth of personal information such as ownership records, insurance data, and much more. Our journey doesn’t stop there; leveraging obtained details, we can explore an individual's social media presence, discern patterns in their visits, and gain a glimpse into their personal life. The knowledge acquired from this level of detail can potentially be employed to craft sophisticated attacks, including highly targeted phishing schemes, underscoring the critical importance of safeguarding such information.
Thus, by the end of our investigative journey, we will illuminate the extensive reach and depth of OSINT techniques. Participants will not only gain an insight into the intricate methods and tools used in such investigations, but also acquire a profound understanding of the pivotal role vehicles play as digital anchors in today’s interconnected societies. The startling realization of the amount and depth of information that can be accessed from seemingly mundane vehicle data will serve as a wake-up call, emphasizing the urgent need for strengthened data protection measures to counter the potential misuse of personal information in our increasingly digitized world.
SANS Open-Source Intelligence Summit 2024
Trailblazer: Piercing the Veil of VehicleSecrets with OSINT Alchemy
Sagar Tiwari
Shubham Kumar, Senior InformationSecurity Analyst, Transunion LLC.
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