Risky Business Risky Business #809 -- Hackers try to pay a journalist for access to the BBC
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Journalist Turned Extortion Attempt Into Story
- BBC reporter Joe Tidy was contacted on Signal by hackers offering money for his BBC credentials and a cut of extortion proceeds.
- He reported it to his editor and turned the approach into a story rather than taking the offer.
Low-Privilege Access Scales Into Big Compromises
- Attackers can convert low-privilege user access into enterprise-wide compromise using well-known techniques.
- Co-opting insiders is scary but rare because insiders face severe legal and career consequences.
Don’t Collude With Criminals For Quick Money
- Avoid colluding with attackers because you will almost certainly be found and prosecuted.
- Expect to lose your job and face law enforcement if you sell access to criminals.