Darknet Diaries 52: Magecart
10 snips
Nov 26, 2019 
Jonathan Kleinsma, Head of threat research at RiskIQ, discusses the alarming rise of credit card skimming, both at gas pumps and online. He delves into notable cyber heists by the Magecart groups, including the British Airways breach, which left millions exposed. Kleinsma highlights the vulnerabilities in e-commerce and the need for stringent security measures, urging website owners to adopt practices like content security policies to combat these evolving threats. He also sheds light on the dark web's role in the trafficking of stolen credit card information.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Carlos's Skimming Operation
- Florida man Carlos manufactured and deployed credit card skimmers at gas pumps.
- He was caught, continued his crimes while on release, and received a 14-year sentence.
Skimming's Rising Popularity
- Credit card skimming is increasing in popularity, impacting physical and online spaces.
- The Secret Service launched "Operation Deep Impact" to combat this growing threat.
Magento Vulnerabilities
- Magento, an e-commerce platform, is secure in itself, but improper setup and maintenance by users can create vulnerabilities.
- Over 100,000 online stores use Magento, with a potential for a significant number being easily hackable due to security oversights.