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Exaggeration as Hacker Strategy
- The LAPSUS$ hackers exaggerated their access to Octa, compromising only limited accounts rather than the entire network.
- Their brazen, low-tech style combined with disinformation makes them a unique challenge for cybersecurity professionals.
Adolescent, Reckless Hacking Style
- LAPSUS$ operates recklessly and impulsively, often abandoning access attempts instead of being methodical.
- Their approach resembles an adolescent experimenting to see what they can get away with, blending hacking and bravado.
Experienced Teen Using Old-School Hacks
- LAPSUS$ leader is a teenage script kiddie with years of underground hacking experience.
- They rely on social engineering, SIM swapping, and mundane techniques instead of advanced malware.