Darknet Diaries
103: Cloud Hopper
Oct 26, 2021
Fabio Viggiani, a seasoned incident responder and threat analyst at TruSec, shares chilling insights from the frontlines of cybersecurity. He recounts a harrowing breach involving Mimikatz, revealing how compromised systems can unleash chaos by exposing sensitive credentials. The podcast also highlights the intricacies of digital forensics, where subtle signs can uncover malware. Fabio discusses the fallout from a major security breach linked to a cyber espionage plot, emphasizing the dire need for vigilance against evolving threats.
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- System administrators with administrative access have significant control and can potentially cause severe damage if unauthorized.
- Third-party service providers with access to keys and keycards pose a high risk of unauthorized access and potential spying.
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The Power of Administrative Access in the Workplace
The most powerful person in the workplace might not be the CEO or owner, but rather the system administrator who has administrative access to crucial business machinery. With this access, they can control and monitor all aspects of the company's data, emails, files, and network traffic. Unauthorized access to this level of control can be detrimental to a business, making it crucial to ensure the rightful and trusted individuals have administrative access.
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