Darknet Diaries 74: Mikko
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Sep 15, 2020 Mikko Hypponen, Chief Research Officer at F-Secure and a malware analysis expert, shares fascinating insights into the dark intersections of cybersecurity and poker. He discusses how hackers exploit online poker games, using malware to gain unfair advantages. Mikko also recounts a gripping story involving a hotel guest's mysteriously returned laptop, highlighting serious security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, he reflects on the evolution of malware over the decades and the ongoing battle against cyber threats, emphasizing the need for cybersecurity awareness in our increasingly connected world.
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Darren Woods Cheating
- Darren Woods cheated in online poker by using multiple accounts.
- This allowed him to see more cards and gain an edge, leading to a prison sentence.
Jens Kilönen's Hotel Incident
- Jens Kilönen's hotel room was repeatedly entered, and his laptop was tampered with.
- His keycard kept malfunctioning, and the hotel's security was unhelpful.
Laptop in the Lobby
- Jens Kilönen's laptop was found in the hotel lobby and returned to him, but it booted up without his password.
- He then reported the incidents to both hotel and tournament security.