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Smashing Security
Hacks on the high seas, and how your home can be stolen under your nose
Jan 23, 2025
Avery Pennarun, Co-founder and CEO of Tailscale, dives into the wild world of cybersecurity and home protection. He discusses a teenage hacker's audacious exploits, from changing exam scores to tampering with shipping routes. Avery highlights the growing threat of home title scams, emphasizing the need for vigilance to safeguard personal property. The conversation also touches on modern networking challenges and how Tailscale simplifies security for users. Tune in for a mix of tech insights and cautionary tales!
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- A 15-year-old Italian hacker exploited a security flaw to alter his grades, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in educational systems.
- The podcast reveals that scammers use deceptive methods to commit deed theft, manipulating legal documents to illegally transfer home ownership.
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Teen Hacker's Bold Move in Italy
A 15-year-old hacker in Italy gained unauthorized access to the country’s Ministry of Public Education to alter his failing grades. Instead of opting for a minimal upgrade, he changed his grades from F's to E's, raising questions about his intent and intelligence. The media initially portrayed this breach as a serious security issue for the ministry, but it was later clarified that the hacker exploited a flaw in an external service managing the grade registry rather than hacking the ministry directly. His actions highlighted vulnerabilities in educational systems and raised debate on how young talents might engage with cybersecurity.
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