A hacker describes how he flexes his power by only communicating in person for extreme requests. However, most of the time they just talk broadly about things.
The speaker discusses his efforts to use encrypted phone apps like WhatsApp and Signal in order to keep his communication secure.
Cyber criminals threatened patients of a mental health clinic in Norway to pay for the release of their psychiatric records. The incident highlights the danger of paying ransom in cyberattacks, as the attackers may still carry out attacks again in the future.
In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim deconstructs Sammy Kamkar, a notorious computer hacker and expert in cybersecurity. Sammy shares his experience and insights on ethical hacking, privacy and internet security.
The speaker discusses experiencing DDoS attacks on his entrepreneurial setup, and how it went on for months. He also mentions how Periscope and Facebook Live have now made it easier for others to carry out similar attacks.
The speaker shares their advice in never choosing a business and the importance of multi-layer platform security features for cybersecurity. They also discuss the significance of accepting oneself even when struggling to understand certain things.
The gap between the cybersecurity knowledge of investigators and kids involved in online communities needs to be filled, and this poses a challenge. Parental controls prove inadequate for protecting children online.
Israel's Ministry of Defense's ability to approve or deny access to NSO's cyber weapons has become entangled with its diplomacy, similar to the conventional weapons industry. The current standoff between the US and Israel regarding NSO illustrates how countries increasingly view cyber weapons as crucial to national defense and a currency to buy influence worldwide.
The podcast discusses the importance of analyzing risks in cybersecurity by distinguishing between threats and vulnerabilities, and how probability plays a role in determining successful or failed outcomes.
A cautionary tale about the dangers of hacking and how it can impact your personal relationships and online security.
In this episode, the host interviews Jeff John Roberts about his book, "The Lazarus Heist", which details the story of how North Korea was able to steal half a billion dollars worth of cryptocurrency. Categorized under Cybersecurity.
The speaker shares a personal experience of a cybersecurity breach and advises to change passwords and consider getting new devices to protect personal information. They suggest that there are more cybersecurity measures than what they discussed in the podcast.
The speaker received a blackmail threat after his webcam was hacked and used to film him during a private moment. The hacker demanded money within 84 hours or else the video clip would be released to the speaker's contact list.
The speaker asks if the other person had any involvement in the hacking of an oil pipeline along the East Coast that resulted in a $4.5 million ransom payment. They mention knowing someone who works as a hacker but don't discuss his work.
