Global News Podcast Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC
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Sep 29, 2025 A BBC cyber correspondent was approached by criminals offering money to hack into the network, revealing chilling tactics like MFA-bombing. Meanwhile, a controversial video posted by Trump, promoting a bizarre conspiracy about med-beds, sparked outrage. Denmark has banned civilian drones amidst European airspace incursions, suspected to test NATO defenses. Lastly, UK trials are exploring genetically edited tomatoes that could enhance vitamin D levels, aiming to tackle winter diet deficiencies.
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Cyber Correspondent Lured By Ransom Offer
- Joe Tidy was messaged by criminals offering 25% of any ransom if he handed over BBC login and security codes.
- He played along for days, then faced an MFA bombing attempt that felt like attackers knocking on his door.
Insider Access Is The Prize For Attackers
- Insider threats are real but rare, and they give unique access that attackers prize.
- Multi-factor bombing shows attackers try to manipulate staff rather than just exploit technical flaws.
Reject Unexpected MFA Prompts
- Do not accept unexpected multi-factor prompts and avoid tapping approvals you didn't initiate.
- Stall, contact your IT security team, and never run unknown code on your work device.