How attackers actually break in

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Did you know Singapore is one of the world’s top countries launching cyberattacks? Not as a victim, but as the source. Your routers, smart TVs, robot vacuums, or network-attached storage could be part of a massive botnet right now.

In this eye-opening episode, Joseph Yap, founder of Otonata and cybersecurity expert, reveals the hidden cyber threat lurking in our homes. He reveals how everyday devices from routers to smart TVs become attack weapons. He explains why Singapore’s excellent infrastructure ironically makes it attractive for hackers and shares practical steps to protect your network. From residential proxies renting out your internet connection to teenagers running ransomware gangs, this conversation exposes the gap between our connected lives and our digital security practices.

Key topics discussed:

• Why Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam are top cyberattack source countries
• Why Singapore’s infrastructure makes it attractive for hackers
• How 700,000+ compromised devices launch 30 terabits per second DDoS attacks
• The rise of residential proxies and dark web rental of home networks
• How hackers exploit publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in outdated firmware
• Why AI is lowering the barrier to entry for hackers
• What makes executives and high-net-worth individuals attractive targets
• Practical steps to audit and protect your home network

Timestamps:

• (00:00:00) Trailer & Intro
• (00:02:40) How Can I Apply Journalism Skills to Tech
• (00:06:14) Why is Curiosity Essential for Tech Leaders?
• (00:08:48) Why is Singapore a Top Source for Cyber Attacks?
• (00:12:11) What Makes Singapore Attractive for Cyber Attacks?
• (00:16:39) How Many Devices in Singapore are Already Compromised?
• (00:20:40) How Can I Tell if My Home Network is Compromised?
• (00:30:13) Which Devices are Hackers’ Favorite Entry Points?
• (00:33:18) What is a Residential Proxy and Why Should I Care?
• (00:36:27) How do Hackers Actually Break into My Network?
• (00:47:47) Why are Executives and High-Net-Worth Individuals Prime Target?
• (00:55:12) Why isn’t Singapore’s Cyber Attack Problem in the News?
• (00:59:26) Can Internet Providers Stop These Attacks?
• (01:02:16) What Can I Do to Protect My Home Network?
• (01:05:19) How Do I Protect My Network-Attached Storage (NAS)?
• (01:10:41) How is AI Changing the Cyber Attack Landscape?
• (01:17:35) How Can Otonata Help Protect My Home Network?
• (01:23:39) What are Real-World Examples of Home Network Compromises?
• (01:28:20) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom

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Joseph Yap’s Bio
With 20+ years in Operations and Supply Chain, Joseph Yap founded Otonata (https://otonata.com) after realizing how vulnerable home networks are to security breaches. Otonata brings corporate-grade cybersecurity to homes using digital hygiene and lean management principles, protecting dozens of households from growing threats posed by AI, smart devices, and expanding attack surfaces.

Follow Joseph:

• LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/-joseph-yap
• Otonata – https://otonata.com/
• Free Hack Check – https://otonata.com/hack-check

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