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title: Unmasking online commentators like a Noob | BSidesTLV 2026
description: "Various online forums allow users to post pseudonymously on
\na wide range of worldly matters, many tinged with deeply
\npersonal political or religious undertones.  Although the
\nposters may hide behind a veil of an obscure handle, the
\nvery elements of the discussions can provide deep insights
\nabout them including personal characterizations that could
\nbe used to identify the posters in the real world.
\n
\nAll this is known by corporate (and government) intelligence
\nanalysis, who may use sophisticated tools and researchers to
\ncollect and collate this information.  However today, thanks
\nto widespread use of generative AI like ChatGPT, any noob
\ncan get it on the action.  This talk will demonstrate this
\napproach to reveal insights about various posters to
\npopular, public blogs.  In line with the premise of the
\ntalk, all complex code and analysis will be handled by AI:
\nno human brain cells will be harmed ... or exercised."
url: "https://bsidestlv.com/agenda/889438"
type: static
generatedAt: "2026-03-16T11:38:29.694Z"
---

Session
# Unmasking online commentators like a Noob
           15:20 – 15:30    Smolarz     [![Ari Trachtenberg](https://sessionize.com/image/bc66-400o400o1-HwWe4KbNGxNgKV45mCoY6E.gif)
Ari Trachtenberg

Presenter @BsidesTLV](/speakers/ari-trachtenberg/)
Various online forums allow users to post pseudonymously on a wide range of worldly matters, many tinged with deeply personal political or religious undertones. Although the posters may hide behind a veil of an obscure handle, the very elements of the discussions can provide deep insights about them including personal characterizations that could be used to identify the posters in the real world. All this is known by corporate (and government) intelligence analysis, who may use sophisticated tools and researchers to collect and collate this information. However today, thanks to widespread use of generative AI like ChatGPT, any noob can get it on the action. This talk will demonstrate this approach to reveal insights about various posters to popular, public blogs. In line with the premise of the talk, all complex code and analysis will be handled by AI: no human brain cells will be harmed ... or exercised.
     [Full Agenda](/agenda/)