Risky Business Risky Business #778 -- Musk's child soldiers seize control of FedGov IT systems
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Feb 5, 2025 Josh Kamdjou, co-founder and CEO of Sublime Security, dives into the significant challenges facing email security. He discusses how attackers exploit trusted platforms like DocuSign for phishing campaigns. The conversation also touches on recent cybersecurity breaches, the complexities of managing government IT systems, and the necessity for advanced detection methods in email security. Kamdjou highlights the continuous evolution of scammers’ tactics and the importance of robust defenses to safeguard sensitive information.
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Musk's Government Takeover
- Elon Musk's team is taking over US government systems, raising data governance concerns.
- They work around the clock, mirroring Twitter's takeover, but with potential risks for sensitive data.
Startup Security Oversights
- Fast-growing startups, like DeepSeek, often overlook infrastructure security.
- This leaves sensitive data exposed, as seen with DeepSeek's unsecured database.
Crypto-Stealing Apps
- Malicious apps in app stores used OCR to steal crypto recovery phrases from users' photos.
- The apps, disguised as food delivery services, requested photo access for support chats.