22-25 April 2026 
Leveraging Stolen Data for Privacy and Intelligence
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Join me as I explore how your data is stolen, explain why and how exactly it ends up being sold on dark web forums, and walk you through real-life stories involving stolen data that make you shudder.
Session Details
In an increasingly digital world ruled by hackers, data breaches are a daily event.
With that said, constant intrusions aren't the only event we should be worried about: it's what comes after them that makes us suffer.
Join me as I explore how your data is stolen, explain why and how exactly it ends up being sold on dark web forums, and walk you through real-life stories involving stolen data that make you shudder.
At the same time, you will not only learn the true cost of compromised privacy, but acquire knowledge about how stolen data can be harnessed to enhance privacy on the Web & beyond.
With that said, constant intrusions aren't the only event we should be worried about: it's what comes after them that makes us suffer.
Join me as I explore how your data is stolen, explain why and how exactly it ends up being sold on dark web forums, and walk you through real-life stories involving stolen data that make you shudder.
At the same time, you will not only learn the true cost of compromised privacy, but acquire knowledge about how stolen data can be harnessed to enhance privacy on the Web & beyond.
3 things you'll get out of this session
1. How is data stolen beyond SQL injection?
2. What's done with stolen data and why do hackers steal it?
3. What do hackers do with your data?