Smashing Security Hackers get hacked, the British Museum IT shutdown, and social media kidnaps
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Jan 29, 2025 Lianne Potter, a cybersecurity expert and guest host from the Compromising Positions podcast, dives into the murky waters of hacking and influencer culture. She discusses how unsuspecting enthusiasts can unwittingly download harmful tools and reflects on a concerning IT incident at the British Museum. The conversation shifts to the alarming trend of social media influencers staging fake kidnappings for clout. Lianne emphasizes the pressures influencers face and the ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity, making for a thought-provoking and entertaining discussion.
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Hackers Hacked
- 18,459 computers were infected with spyware, allowing hackers to steal data and control them remotely.
- The victims were script kiddies who downloaded trojanized hacking software called XWorm RAT Builder.
No Honor Among Thieves
- The hackers, Shiny Enigma and Millennium Rat, stole over 1GB of browser credentials.
- CloudSec researchers analyzed the malware, found the uninstall command, and cleaned up many computers.
Cybersecurity Awareness
- Be cautious about downloading software, especially hacking tools, as they can be trojanized.
- Consider the ethical implications of unauthorized access, even for seemingly benevolent purposes.