Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In today's digital world, the issue of privacy protection is becoming increasingly important, particularly in the context of the constant development of technologies and access to open information.Operations based on open sources of information (OSINT) play a key role in the processes of analysis and data collection, which can lead to unauthorized deanonymization of a person in the online space.Given the wide range of open data available to any person through social networks, forums, blogs and other platforms, the use of OSINT tools has become a powerful mechanism for discovering personal information even without specialized technical skills.The authors consider possible risks to user anonymity, in particular in the context of social media, public records and geolocation services.Particular attention is paid to deanonymization practices through the analysis of behavioral patterns, interaction with other users, as well as using metadata.The paper also discusses measures to protect personal data and methods for minimizing the risks associated with the use of such technologies.We are talking about: not disclosing personal data to third parties and not reacting to various dubious messages about winning the lottery, promotions, etc.; the need to use only licensed software on all devices that can guarantee data security and do not forget to update it as necessary; refusing to use public Wi-Fi; the need to create reliable passwords and the need to periodically update them; minimizing posting your own photos on social networks; ensuring the privacy of your profile on social networks; avoiding the use of programs that may violate privacy (such programs include, for example, GetContact), etc.This article aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining privacy in the context of digital transformation and to promote the development of sound approaches to the use of OSINT from an ethical and legal point of view.
Authors: A.V. Bokshorn, V.V. Chernetska
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409296158