Darknet Diaries 91: webjedi
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Apr 27, 2021 Join security expert Amélie Koran, known as webjedi, as she recounts her experience handling a major security breach at the World Bank. She shares insights into the chaotic world of incident response and the emotional toll of cybersecurity crises. Amélie delves into the tense investigation of a potential leaker within the bank, using creativity and tech savvy to unveil sensitive information. Her journey from tech enthusiast to a prominent figure in cybersecurity highlights the challenges faced in protecting institutions from digital threats.
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Initial Discovery
- The World Bank incident began with a triggered log and unusual traffic, prompting an investigation.
- The investigation uncovered unauthorized changes on a hardware security module (HSM), signaling a serious breach.
Handling Incident Response
- Maintain calm and transparency during incidents.
- Focus on providing actionable information and solutions rather than panicking.
Leak to Fox News
- During the incident response, details were leaked to Fox News.
- The leak contained specific information, suggesting an inside source within the war room.