Darknet Diaries 86: The LinkedIn Incident
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Mar 2, 2021 In 2012, a massive data breach on LinkedIn exposed millions of user details. The hacker's exploits not only impacted LinkedIn but also connected to breaches at Formspring and Dropbox, leading to a multi-jurisdictional investigation. The story of Russian hacker Yevgeny Nikulin unfolds, detailing his arrest and trials, showcasing the darker side of cybersecurity. Insights gathered emphasize the need for strong password practices and the risks of poor security measures, making it clear that vigilance is crucial in the digital realm.
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The LinkedIn Hack
- A hacker targeted LinkedIn in 2012, aiming to steal user data.
- They compromised a LinkedIn engineer's home computer to gain VPN access.
LinkedIn's Response
- LinkedIn's data breach response involved a four-step process: confirm, contain, remediate, and postmortem.
- Their war room included 40-60 people, highlighting the incident's severity.
Dropbox Breach
- The hacker used cracked LinkedIn passwords to access a Dropbox engineer's account.
- This allowed them to steal Dropbox user data, including email addresses and password hashes.