Episode
Ep 48: Operation Socialist
51:40
Published: Tue Oct 01 2019
Description
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Chapters
This podcast explores the world of nation-state cyber attacks and the use of advanced malware toolkits to spy on global organizations and communications.
00:00 - 02:14 (02:14)
Summary
This podcast explores the world of nation-state cyber attacks and the use of advanced malware toolkits to spy on global organizations and communications.
EpisodeEp 48: Operation Socialist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Belgicom's data provider, Bix, serves 1,000 networks including 370 mobile network providers and offers mobile and internet connections and solutions for consumers and other mobile networks internationally.
02:14 - 07:15 (05:01)
Summary
Belgicom's data provider, Bix, serves 1,000 networks including 370 mobile network providers and offers mobile and internet connections and solutions for consumers and other mobile networks internationally.
EpisodeEp 48: Operation Socialist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Belgacom's network devices were replaced, servers were reconstructed, and computers were installed after a cyberattack was carried out by the GCHQ using technology from the NSA.
07:15 - 17:42 (10:26)
Summary
Belgacom's network devices were replaced, servers were reconstructed, and computers were installed after a cyberattack was carried out by the GCHQ using technology from the NSA.
EpisodeEp 48: Operation Socialist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Attackers create a fake LinkedIn site that responds quicker than the real one and delivers malicious software to the victim's machine, while remaining undetected in what is called a "man on the side attack."
17:42 - 25:32 (07:49)
Summary
Attackers create a fake LinkedIn site that responds quicker than the real one and delivers malicious software to the victim's machine, while remaining undetected in what is called a "man on the side attack."
EpisodeEp 48: Operation Socialist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Internet service providers in several countries filed complaints against U.S. and U.K. government surveillance agencies, including the GCHQ, following the Snowden leaks.
25:32 - 31:09 (05:37)
Summary
Internet service providers in several countries filed complaints against U.S. and U.K. government surveillance agencies, including the GCHQ, following the Snowden leaks. This included three legal cases led by Privacy International against the GCHQ.
EpisodeEp 48: Operation Socialist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
In 2014, cybersecurity company Semantic discovered REGIN, a highly advanced malware toolkit believed to be the work of a nation-state actor.
31:09 - 36:15 (05:05)
Summary
In 2014, cybersecurity company Semantic discovered REGIN, a highly advanced malware toolkit believed to be the work of a nation-state actor. The malware had been targeting organizations in at least 14 different countries across various industries such as telecommunications, research, finance and government.
EpisodeEp 48: Operation Socialist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The GCHQ's legal computer network exploitation or hacking of Belgacom potentially aimed to attack and gain access to the routers in their international networks to intercept mobile traffic communications going through other countries.
36:15 - 43:01 (06:45)
Summary
The GCHQ's legal computer network exploitation or hacking of Belgacom potentially aimed to attack and gain access to the routers in their international networks to intercept mobile traffic communications going through other countries.
EpisodeEp 48: Operation Socialist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
German steel mill was targeted in a cyber attack allegedly by a nation-state.
43:01 - 50:19 (07:18)
Summary
German steel mill was targeted in a cyber attack allegedly by a nation-state. The attack was approved at a high level of the British government and the company has now implemented stronger internal cyber security measures.
EpisodeEp 48: Operation Socialist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
As the boundaries between cybercrime and cyberwarfare blur, the level of anonymity available online is being taken advantage of by not only criminals but also nation-states.
50:19 - 51:45 (01:25)
Summary
As the boundaries between cybercrime and cyberwarfare blur, the level of anonymity available online is being taken advantage of by not only criminals but also nation-states.