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Week in Review: LockBit gets bitten, airline bot gaffe, exploding car keys
Feb 23, 2024
This week's podcast discusses the dismantling of LockBit, an airline's liability for a chatbot mishap, and cars with explosive potential in their keys. They also cover cybercrime takedown, AI chatbot refund, and ransomware aid to Ukraine, along with satellite communication vulnerabilities and FTC fine for selling user data. The episode delves into unethical data practices, accountability, legal intervention, a product review, podcast promotion, and host auditions discussion.
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Quick takeaways
- Successful takedown of Lockbit by FBI and UK led to asset seizure and affiliate arrests, impacting threat actor community.
- Air Canada's chatbot refund promise raised user trust and ethical responsibility questions, conflicting with airline's bereavement policy.
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Lockbit Takedown Led by FBI and NCA
The FBI and the UK's National Crime Agency led a successful takedown of Lockbit, resulting in key assets being seized, affiliates arrested, and rewards offered for information. Despite the triumph, the impact on the threat actor economy and community remains a topic of discussion.
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