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How to Read Leaked Datasets Like a Journalist

Jan 26, 2024

Learn how to analyze hacked and leaked datasets with Micah Lee, director of information security for The Intercept. Discover the process of uncovering hidden stories within massive datasets, the significance of Discord as a communication platform, and advice for becoming a source and managing risk. Also, explore the hack on Epic and the difficulties in defending against hackers. Check out Micah Lee's new book, 'Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations: The Art of Analyzing Hacked and Leaked Data', for more insights.

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Quick takeaways

Analyzing hacked and leaked data requires data analysis skills to uncover real-world insights.

Different types of data sets present various challenges, but with the right tools, patterns and insights can be discovered.

Discord has been used by various groups for leaks and information sharing, highlighting the risks of sharing sensitive information on such platforms.

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Introduction

2min

Analyzing Floods of Hacked and Leaked Data

26min

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Hacking Epic: Exposing Databases and Security Challenges

14min

The Significance of Discord as a Communication Platform

11min

Advice for Becoming a Source and Managing Risk

3min

Discussing the Book 'Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations: The Art of Analyzing Hacked and Leaked Data'

2min

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We live in a golden age of data. Every day, hacktivists release terabytes of data on sites like DDoSecrets, but sorting through it all requires some technical knowledge. What if you don’t know XML from SQL let alone how to write a simple Python script?

Micah Lee is the director of information security for The Intercept and he’s on Cyber today to talk about his new book: Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations. The book is a manual for people who want to learn how to parse and organize hacked datasets. It also contains stories of how Lee and others handled famous cases such as Blueleaks, neo-Nazi Discord chat rooms, and the Parler leak. If you’re not interested in diving into corporate or government secrets, you might learn something about how to protect your own data.

Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations: The Art of Analyzing Hacked and Leaked Data

Stories discussed in this episode:

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