286: Hackers doxxed, Pornhub probs, and Co-op security measures
08/03/22 • 53 min
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Pornhub has a problem, the UK's Co-op supermarket is accused of big brother tactics, and we take a look at a security researcher's attempt to reveal the true identify of hackers.
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Maria Varmazis.
Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/286 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links.
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Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.
Special Guest: Maria Varmazis.
Sponsored By:
- Gigamon: Gigamon's latest report into the state of ransomware reveals how insider threats are evolving, what impact cyber insurance and the ‘blame culture’ are having on the cybersecurity industry, and why deep observability is the new frontier for tackling the ransomware crisis. Download it at gigamon.com/smashing
- Bitwarden: A password manager is an important tool for generating and saving secure credentials for every online account. Bitwarden makes it easy to stay secure and for businesses to share logins with team members and departments. Open source with published 3rd party security audits, Bitwarden is transparent and secure, utilizing end-to-end and zero knowledge encryption with source code that can be scrutinized by all. Learn how Bitwarden can help you do business faster and more securely at bitwarden.com/smashing and start a free business plan trial today.
Links:
- On security researcher's newsletter, exposing cybercriminals behind ransomware — CyberScoop.
- ‘Imma Make U Dig Ur Own Grave’: He Doxes Ransomware Hackers and Gets Death Threats in Return — Vice.
- Intrusion Truth - Five Years of Naming and Shaming China’s Spies — Kim Zetter.
- Who Is 'Intrusion Truth,' Group Exposing Alleged Chinese Hackers? — Daily Dot.
- The Leopards Eating People's Faces Party meme — Know Your Meme.
- Tweet by Bill Ackman.
- Judge Refuses Visa’s Request to Escape Pornhub-Related Lawsuit — The New York Times.
- How to Prevent and Handle Robberies and Theft in Retail — Vend Retail Blog.
Pornhub has a problem, the UK's Co-op supermarket is accused of big brother tactics, and we take a look at a security researcher's attempt to reveal the true identify of hackers.
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Maria Varmazis.
Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/286 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links.
Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, or visit our website for more episodes.
Remember: Follow us on Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app, to catch all of the episodes as they go live. Thanks for listening!
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.
Special Guest: Maria Varmazis.
Sponsored By:
- Gigamon: Gigamon's latest report into the state of ransomware reveals how insider threats are evolving, what impact cyber insurance and the ‘blame culture’ are having on the cybersecurity industry, and why deep observability is the new frontier for tackling the ransomware crisis. Download it at gigamon.com/smashing
- Bitwarden: A password manager is an important tool for generating and saving secure credentials for every online account. Bitwarden makes it easy to stay secure and for businesses to share logins with team members and departments. Open source with published 3rd party security audits, Bitwarden is transparent and secure, utilizing end-to-end and zero knowledge encryption with source code that can be scrutinized by all. Learn how Bitwarden can help you do business faster and more securely at bitwarden.com/smashing and start a free business plan trial today.
Links:
- On security researcher's newsletter, exposing cybercriminals behind ransomware — CyberScoop.
- ‘Imma Make U Dig Ur Own Grave’: He Doxes Ransomware Hackers and Gets Death Threats in Return — Vice.
- Intrusion Truth - Five Years of Naming and Shaming China’s Spies — Kim Zetter.
- Who Is 'Intrusion Truth,' Group Exposing Alleged Chinese Hackers? — Daily Dot.
- The Leopards Eating People's Faces Party meme — Know Your Meme.
- Tweet by Bill Ackman.
- Judge Refuses Visa’s Request to Escape Pornhub-Related Lawsuit — The New York Times.
- How to Prevent and Handle Robberies and Theft in Retail — Vend Retail Blog.
Previous Episode
285: Uber's hidden hack, tips for travel, and AI accent fixes
Uber may not face prosecution over its handling of a 2016 data breach - but its former chief security head does; how to defend your digital devices' data while on vacation, and how to change your accent with artificial intelligence.
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Paul Ducklin.
Plus don't miss our featured interview with Ian Farquhar of Gigamon.
Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/285 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links.
Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, or visit our website for more episodes.
Remember: Follow us on Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app, to catch all of the episodes as they go live. Thanks for listening!
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.
Special Guests: Ian Farquhar and Paul Ducklin.
Sponsored By:
- Gigamon: Gigamon's latest report into the state of ransomware reveals how insider threats are evolving, what impact cyber insurance and the ‘blame culture’ are having on the cybersecurity industry, and why deep observability is the new frontier for tackling the ransomware crisis. Download it at gigamon.com/smashing
- SolCyber: If the bad guys aren’t being discriminating about who they’re attacking, how can you settle for anything less than Fortune 500 level security? SolCyber delivers Fortune 500 level cybersecurity for small and medium-sized enterprises. When you’re being targeted by the same bad guys, nothing else will do. A curated stack of leading technologies and around-the-clock SOC support, all simply priced per user. Let SolCyber do the heavy lifting.
- Bitwarden: A password manager is an important tool for generating and saving secure credentials for every online account. Bitwarden makes it easy to stay secure and for businesses to share logins with team members and departments. Open source with published 3rd party security audits, Bitwarden is transparent and secure, utilizing end-to-end and zero knowledge encryption with source code that can be scrutinized by all. Learn how Bitwarden can help you do business faster and more securely at bitwarden.com/smashing and start a free business plan trial today.
Links:
- Uber Enters Non-Prosecution Agreement Related to 2016 Data Breach — US Department of Justice.
- Former Uber Security Chief Joe Sullivan Must Face Driver Fraud Charges — Bloomberg.
- Uber to pay $148 million in data breach settlement — TechCrunch.
- Uber paid hackers $100,000 to keep data breach quiet — Graham Cluley.
- Uber CISO's trial underscores the importance of truth, transparency, and trust — CSO Online.
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Lost in translation, spiders, and slapping tortillas - with Mikko Hyppönen
We're back from our summer break as we ask how did a cryptomining campaign stay unspotted for years, quiz special guest and infosec rockstar Mikko Hyppönen about his book, and ponder what spiders teach us about misinformation.
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
- The 20 Funniest Finnish Expressions (and How To Use Them) - Matador Network.
- Sophos punts anti-virus for Klingon - The Register.
- Helsinki named Klingon-speaking capital of the world – Naked Security.
- Check Point Research detects Crypto Miner malware disguised as Google translate desktop and other legitimate applications - Check Point Research.
- If It's Smart It's Vulnerable - Book by Mikko Hyppönen.
- Psychological inoculation improves resilience against misinformation on social media -Science Advances.
- Let’s flatten the infodemic curve - WHO.
- The global spread of misinformation on spiders - Current Biology.
- A Journey Into Misinformation on Social Media - The New York Times.
- Google Looks to Vaccination to Combat Misinformation In Searches - The New York Times.
- Spiders Are Caught in a Global Web of Misinformation - The New York Times.
- The rock-paper-scissors/tortilla wrap game.
- DEF CON: The Documentary.
- Smashing Security Painting competition – Carole.wtf.
- Open Exhibition, Summer 2022 - Oxford Art Society.
- Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
Sponsored by:
- Bitwarden – Password security you can trust. Bitwarden is an open source password manager trusted by millions of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide for secure password storage and sharing.
- Gigamon - Gigamon is the leading deep observability company. Download their latest report into the state of ransomware to learn why deep observability is the new frontier for tackling the ransomware crisis.
- Kolide – the SaaS app that sends employees important, timely, and relevant security recommendations concerning their Mac, Windows, and Linux devices, right inside Slack.
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