Unmasking LockBitsupp, company extortion, and a Tinder fraudster
May 9, 2024
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The podcast discusses the unmasking of the LockBit ransomware kingpin, a cybersecurity consultant's $1.5 million extortion, and a Tinder fraudster swindling £80,000. Topics range from trustworthy UK accents to scam prevention measures, along with reviews of secure file transfer tools and a car phone holder. The conversation also explores the use of storytelling in cybercrime and the psychological disruption of attackers.
LockBit ransomware leader identified and sanctioned by NCA.
Book 'Stories Are Weapons' explores the art of manipulation through storytelling.
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The kingpin of the LockBit ransomware is named and sanctioned, a cybersecurity consultant is charged with a $1.5 million extortion, and a romance fraudster stole £80,000 from women he met on Tinder.
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by “Ransomware Sommelier” Allan Liska.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
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