Smashing Security Snowflake hackers, and under the influence
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Dec 11, 2024 A Canadian man was recently arrested for hacking Snowflake, with a cybersecurity researcher playing detective. Meanwhile, a cryptocurrency influencer's descent into chaos reveals the dark side of social media fame, touching on crime and personal struggle. The podcast also dives into the implications of major data breaches involving Ticketmaster and Neiman Marcus, highlighting digital security issues. Lastly, there’s a discussion about the film 'Black Klansman', exploring humor and social themes from a real-life event.
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Snowflake Data Breach
- Snowflake, a cloud storage firm, suffered a massive data breach in April 2024, impacting millions.
- Hackers extorted money from affected companies, including AT&T and Ticketmaster, after stealing sensitive customer data.
Enable MFA
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on cloud storage accounts.
- Snowflake now mandates MFA for new accounts, but existing accounts should also activate it.
Canadian Hacker Arrest
- A Canadian man, using the alias "Waifu," was arrested in connection with the Snowflake hacks.
- Cybersecurity researcher Alison Nixon helped track him down after he threatened her online.