Challenges Faced by Ransomware Groups in Cashing Out Cryptocurrency

This week on Hacker And The Fed the FBI's Operation "Duck Hunt" takes down a ransomware botnet, we disclose the secret weapon hackers use for doxing, the New York City subway system allows its users to be tracked online, and we answer listener questions about leaving the FBI, getting jobs in cyber security, and Hector's detailed description of a red teamer.

Links from the episode:

How the FBI Took Down the Notorious Qakbot Botnet

https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/01/fbi-qakbot-takedown-operation-duck-hunt/

The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in America for $15

https://www.404media.co/the-secret-weapon-hackers-can-use-to-dox-nearly-anyone-in-america-for-15-tlo-usinfosearch-transunion/

I Tracked an NYC Subway Rider's Movements with an MTA ‘Feature’

https://www.404media.co/i-tracked-nyc-subway-rider-home-omny-mta/

Paramount Discloses Data Breach Following Security Incident

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/paramount-discloses-data-breach-following-security-incident/

Hacking Campaign Bruteforces Cisco VPNs to Breach Networks

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacking-campaign-bruteforces-cisco-vpns-to-breach-networks/

Big Ass Data Broker Opt Out List

https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List

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