Darknet Diaries 120: Voulnet
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Jun 28, 2022 Mohammed Aldoub, known as Voulnet, is a Kuwaiti cybersecurity expert and Twitter personality. He shares his fascinating journey from childhood tech fascination to becoming a key player in cybersecurity. The discussion includes his discovery of a vulnerability on VirusTotal and the implications for malware analysis in the Gulf region. They dive into the challenges of banking malware that caused significant financial disruptions in Kuwait. Additionally, Aldoub explores the legal complexities surrounding free speech in the wake of a $9 million loss at Gulf Bank.
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Exposing Toxic Gamers
- Jack Rhysider recounts exploiting a vulnerability in a mobile game's chat feature.
- He obtained users' real names by capturing unencrypted network traffic and querying the game server.
Voulnet's Cybersecurity Journey
- Mohammed Aldoub, a Kuwaiti cybersecurity expert known as Voulnet, discusses his background.
- He transitioned from software engineering to cybersecurity, inspired by Dan Kaminsky and social media's rise.
Malware Hunting in Kuwait
- Mohammed Aldoub explains his interest in analyzing malware, especially those targeting Kuwait or the Gulf region.
- He used VirusTotal to track these threats and shared his analysis on Twitter.