Risky Business Risky Business #789 -- Apple's AirPlay vulns are surprisingly awful
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Apr 30, 2025 Adam Pointon, CEO of Knocknoc, shares insights on the vital security enhancements unlocked by IPv6. He emphasizes its role in enabling zero-trust access control and network isolation for critical systems. The discussion also touches on severe vulnerabilities found in Apple's AirPlay, highlighting ongoing challenges in cybersecurity. Pointon explains how Knocknoc's technology enhances firewall management and the adoption hurdles of IPv6. His engaging narrative sheds light on the innovative approaches needed in the evolving landscape of network security.
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M&S Ransomware and Young Hackers
- Marks & Spencer suffered a ransomware attack linked to the group Scattered Spider, causing massive operational disruption.
- The attackers likely come from English-speaking youth groups with poor operational security, suggesting quick arrests.
Stock Account Takeover Trickery
- Hackers steal brokerage accounts to dump shares and pump penny stocks for profit, evading regulators.
- The growing interconnected world and cross-border stocks make catching perpetrators increasingly difficult.
Crypto Laundering Pumps Prices
- Laundering huge stolen Bitcoin sums causes spikes in privacy coin prices like Monero.
- This may sometimes generate more profit than initially stolen due to market manipulation effects.