1.1 Dumpster Diving

Question 1

Dumpster diving

Answer 1

• Mobile garbage bin
– United States brand name “Dumpster”
– Similar to a rubbish skip
• Important information thrown out with the trash
– Thanks for bagging your garbage for me!
• Gather details that can be used for a different attack
– Impersonate names, use phone numbers
• Timing is important
– Just after end of month, end of quarter
– Based on pickup schedule
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Question 2

Is it legal to dive in a dumpster?

Answer 2

• I am not a lawyer.
– In the United States, it’s legal
– Unless there’s a local restriction
• If it’s in the trash, it’s open season
– Nobody owns it
• Dumpsters on private property or “No Trespassing”
signs may be restricted
– You can’t break the law to get to the rubbish
• Questions? Talk to a legal professional

Question 3

Protect your rubbish

Answer 3

• Secure your garbage
– Fence and a lock
• Shred your documents
– This will only go so far
– Governments burn the good stuff
• Go look at your trash
– What’s in there?