Darknet Diaries 76: Knaves Out
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Oct 13, 2020 Dive into the audacious hacking of JP Morgan Chase, where deceitful knaves exploited a charity website to breach 83 million customer records. Discover the negligence of cybersecurity that allowed this massive data theft. The story reveals a web of crime, detailing the complex schemes of hackers and the alluring temptation of wealth. As investigations unfold, the connection between cybercrime and broader criminal networks highlights the dramatic consequences of unchecked ambition.
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Hold Security's Dubious Claim
- Hold Security claimed a massive credential dump of 4.5 billion usernames and passwords, later revised to 1.2 billion.
- Skepticism arose due to Hold Security's refusal to share data and charging fees for breach checks.
JPMorgan Chase's Discovery
- JPMorgan Chase investigated a claim by Hold Security about a breach on a charity race website used by employees.
- They found the same IP addresses used in that breach had also attacked their network.
Hackers' Infiltration
- Hackers gained access to JPMorgan Chase's network, possibly by exploiting reused passwords or targeting an IT admin.
- Once inside, they navigated the network, seeking valuable data.