Darknet Diaries

Ep 4: Panic! at the TalkTalk Board Room

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Oct 15, 2017
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ANECDOTE

TalkTalk Scam Calls

  • In 2014, TalkTalk customers received scam calls containing accurate personal details.
  • Some victims lost significant money after sharing screens and installing malware.
ANECDOTE

Wipro Data Breach

  • TalkTalk outsourced customer support to Wipro in India, where some employees had elevated database access.
  • Three rogue employees harvested 21,000 customer accounts and shared the data with scammers for profit.
INSIGHT

Delayed Notification

  • TalkTalk delayed notifying customers about the breach, waiting several months after informing authorities.
  • They later claimed to prioritize customer safety while running public service ads about scam awareness.
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