Hacker And The Fed

This week on Hacker And Fed we discuss a leaked ransomware negotiation, how Twitter's new verification system may improve security, and the NSA releases its best practices for securing your home network.Support this episode's sponsor, Drata. For 10% off and waived implementation fees visit drata.com/partner/hacker-fed.Links from the episode:pwndefend.com/2023/02/15/lockbit-3-0-and-royal-mail-chats-published/dice.com/career-advice/cybercriminals-increase-recruiting-tech-and-it-pros-across-the-darknetgizmodo.com/facebook-instagram-verified-elon-musk-was-right-twitter-1850139933media.defense.gov/2023/Feb/22/2003165170/-1/-1/0/CSI_BEST_PRACTICES_FOR_SECURING_YOUR_HOME_NETWORK.PDF--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker And Fed we update a story from a few episodes ago about a woman driving with a suspicious eavesdropping device near the embassies in Paris, Credit Suisse suffers a insider threat attack, an old attack methodology is updated to steal cryptocurrency, a hacker utilizes screen-capturing malware to cherry-pick their victims, regulators propose a rule to have cyber educated board members, Hector receives a phishing email that turns out to be a much larger issue, and finally Hector pays off his losing Super Bowl bet.Links from the episode:francetvinfo.fr/faits-divers/escroquerie-aux-sms-de-l-assurance-maladie-les-suspects-volaient-les-numeros-de-telephone-depuis-leur-voiture_5665943.htmlefinancialcareers.com/news/2023/02/credit-suisse-employee-data-leakblog.phylum.io/phylum-discovers-revived-crypto-wallet-address-replacement-attackthehackernews.com/2023/02/hackers-targeting-us-and-german-firms.htmlcfr.org/blog/walk-and-chew-gum-cisos-communicating-boards-have-speak-their-languageventurebeat.com/security/4-misconceptions-about-data-exfiltration/amp/bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/namecheaps-email-hacked-to-send-metamask-dhl-phishing-emails/--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker And Fed Reddit suffers a phishing attack, the FBI offers "Ritz Carlton" level customer service, Texas bans TikTok on state owned devices, and a researcher documents the methodology of finding a major network flaw.Links from the episode:reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/10y427y/we_had_a_security_incident_heres_what_we_know/govconwire.com/2022/10/bryan-vorndran-outlines-tenets-of-fbi-role-in-cyber-ecosystem/beckershospitalreview.com/legal-regulatory-issues/fbi-aiming-to-protect-give-ritz-carlton-level-customer-service-to-companies-that-report-cyberattacks.htmlgov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-statewide-plan-banning-use-of-tiktokeaton-works.com/2023/02/06/toyota-gspims-hack/--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker And The Fed we discuss how Search Engine Ads are being used to spread malware through "malvertising". We also cover the impact of a breach involving data for over 20,000 individuals stolen from a firm that aggregates public records and sells background checks online.--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker And Fed we discuss the FBI's takedown of Hive, the Ransomware group with over 100 million in ransom payments. We also talk about the FBI's insider threat brochure, giving companies indicators on what to look for internally. And finally, Hector asks Chris some questions about the FBI.Links from the episode:justice.gov/opa/pr/us-department-justice-disrupts-hive-ransomware-variantfbi.gov/file-repository/insider_threat_brochure.pdfcisa.gov/insider-threat-cyber--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker And Fed Hector makes some predictions of the hacks we will see in 2023. We also discuss bug bounty hunters, how they're not getting paid what they deserve and why they may take their exploits to the dark web. We touch on another big API data leak and Hector tells a story of a hack he did on Super Bowl Sunday. And finally we help a listener with spoofed calls and text messages.T-Mobile Filed Form 8-K with the US SEC--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker and the Fed we discuss a variety of recent news stories, including a report of a messaging service selling access to user data, bootleg network devices being sold through certified vendors, Gmail offering end-to-end encryption, lessons learned from a not so secure encrypted messaging application, cell phone software that was stolen and made public, and a password problem at a major US executive department.--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker And Fed we discuss Twitter's data leak, explaining APIs and how to better protect ourselves. We also touch on the Russian hacking crew "Cold River" and answer some listener questions. --For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker And Fed we tackle IMSI Catchers, or cell phone eavesdropping devices after one was found by French authorities in the back of a vehicle near the US embassy in Paris. We also cover Hector's PBS Hack, his thought process and attack vector. And finally we have a conversation about Botnets and some of the risks they present.--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur

This week on Hacker And Fed we tackle cyber warfare with special guest Jeff Carr. Jeff authored the book "Inside Cyber Warfare: Mapping the Cyber Underworld" and is an expert on how nation-states, groups, and individuals around the world wage digital war on one another. We cover a wide range of topics from how to define "cyber war" to the insider perspective on the war in Ukraine.Check out Jeff's book here!--For more information on Chris and his current work visit naxo.comFollow Hector @hxmonsegur