53: Shadow Brokers
Darknet Diaries
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The Shadow Brokers Incident
This chapter explores a significant cybersecurity incident from August 2016, where a major client's security breach prompted immediate action from a managed security operations center. It highlights the critical role of cybersecurity professionals in responding to emerging threats, particularly the alarming leak of NSA hacking tools by a group known as the Shadow Brokers. The discussion emphasizes the far-reaching implications of this breach, including vulnerabilities in legacy systems and the potential for malicious exploitation on the dark web.
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