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Unmasking the Medibank Hacker in 30 Minutes with OSINT |
Abstract
In recent years, the increasing frequency and severity of data breaches have underscored the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. Among the most significant of these incidents in recent times is the Medibank data breach, which exposed sensitive information of millions of Australians, leading to significant privacy concerns and potential financial exploitation. Rapid response and the integration of diverse technologies are crucial in effectively addressing a data breach, as they enable immediate containment, comprehensive analysis, and swift remediation to minimise potential damage and prevent future attacks. This talk aims to demonstrate how open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and techniques can be used to quickly identify a hacker during incident response. Key to our discussion is a case study, in which we unmask the hacker behind the Medibank data breach within 30 minutes. Speaker Bio: Emerald Sage is Head of Intelligence Services at Australian operated open source intelligence company OSINT Combine. Prior to joining the team, she spent over a decade working within the Australian Federal Government's security and intelligence community. Emerald has worked across a range of national security programs including counter terrorism, counter intelligence, cybersecurity and insider threats. Emerald has applied a diverse array of operational counter measures to these threat programs, including OSINT capabilities. |
