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May 31st, 2024 | Snowflake breach: Hacker confirms access through infostealer infection
Jun 1, 2024
Topics include Snowflake breach via infostealer infection, IRS Direct File expansion, copying files from old laptops, defeating Intel's tricks with Kapton tape, stealing data from Windows PC, AI scam on fake Facebook support, Spotify's Car Thing refund process
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- Snowflake breach resulted from infostealer infection, raising concern over compromised credentials and lack of MFA.
- IRS Direct File expands to all states for 2025, offering free tax filing alternative with debates on benefits and concerns.
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Snowflake Breach via InfoStealer Infections
A significant data compromise at Snowflake was instigated by a threat actor who utilized compromised credentials obtained from an InfoStealer. The breach allowed access to sensitive data from multiple companies by exploiting a Snowflake employee's login. The incident sparked debates on Snowflake's security practices, highlighting the consequences of stolen credentials and the absence of mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA). Discussions also revolved around the ethical implications of data sharing and the responsibility of both Snowflake and its customers in data safeguarding.
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