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Hackable?

Gone Phishin’

Dec 3, 2019
37:04

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Quick takeaways

  • Phishing attacks exploit human vulnerability by masquerading as trusted sources, leading to significant financial losses.
  • Credential stuffing scams leverage reused passwords to gain access to sensitive data, highlighting the effectiveness of personalized attacks.

Deep dives

Fishing Attack on Mattel

A high-ranking executive falls victim to a fishing attack claiming to be from the company's CEO, resulting in a $3 million transfer to China. The attack targeted human vulnerability, circumventing traditional security measures. The episode highlights how a well-crafted fishing attack can deceive even savvy individuals.

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