Episode
Ep 33: RockYou
42:33
Published: Tue Mar 05 2019
Description
In 2009 a hacker broke into a website with millions of users and downloaded the entire user database. What that hacker did with the data has changed the way we view account security even today. This episode was sponsored by CuriosityStream. A streaming service showing non-fiction and documtnaries. Visit https://curiositystream.com/darknet and use promo code "darknet". This episode was sponsored by CMD. Securing Linux systems is hard, let CMD help you with that. Visit https://cmd.com/dark to get a free demo. To see more show notes visit darknetdiaries.com/episode/33. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Troy Hunt is an Australian security researcher who runs the data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned.
00:00 - 00:59 (00:59)
Summary
Troy Hunt is an Australian security researcher who runs the data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. With his service, you can find out if your email address has been compromised in a data breach.
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PodcastDarknet Diaries
Troy Hunt discusses his work verifying data breaches, including recent incidents like My Heritage, Dubsmash, and MyFitnessPal, and managing a database with almost 6.9 billion compromised email addresses.
00:59 - 05:55 (04:55)
Summary
Troy Hunt discusses his work verifying data breaches, including recent incidents like My Heritage, Dubsmash, and MyFitnessPal, and managing a database with almost 6.9 billion compromised email addresses.
EpisodeEp 33: RockYou
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Teenagers with access to computers can both learn how to build and break things, as well as have access to a vast world of information right at their fingertips.
05:55 - 10:58 (05:03)
Summary
Teenagers with access to computers can both learn how to build and break things, as well as have access to a vast world of information right at their fingertips. However, not everyone has access to this luxury.
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Tom, an alleged hacker from the Czech Republic or Slovakia, targeted websites in his native language as they were easier to hack.
10:59 - 16:27 (05:27)
Summary
Tom, an alleged hacker from the Czech Republic or Slovakia, targeted websites in his native language as they were easier to hack. He rejoiced in finding vulnerabilities, downloading user databases, and posting them online.
EpisodeEp 33: RockYou
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The story of the infamous RockYou.com hack which exposed millions of user logins, and how Brave browser allows users to utilize advanced browser features without compromising their privacy.
16:27 - 21:05 (04:38)
Summary
The story of the infamous RockYou.com hack which exposed millions of user logins, and how Brave browser allows users to utilize advanced browser features without compromising their privacy.
EpisodeEp 33: RockYou
PodcastDarknet Diaries
In 2009, a hacker gained access to personal information from RockYou, a social networking app, including usernames, passwords, and even social media accounts, potentially affecting 32 million users.
21:05 - 26:10 (05:05)
Summary
In 2009, a hacker gained access to personal information from RockYou, a social networking app, including usernames, passwords, and even social media accounts, potentially affecting 32 million users. Despite the breach, RockYou did not hash their passwords and failed to notify their customers about the severity of the leak.
EpisodeEp 33: RockYou
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The 2009 RockYou data breach exposed millions of user passwords, revealing that many people used easily guessable and weak passwords like "12345678" or "password".
26:10 - 33:06 (06:55)
Summary
The 2009 RockYou data breach exposed millions of user passwords, revealing that many people used easily guessable and weak passwords like "12345678" or "password". This highlights the need for stronger password policies and better security measures to protect user data.
EpisodeEp 33: RockYou
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Contestants on the game show, The Million Dollar Money Drop, sued after not receiving their prize money, but the show was ultimately canceled, and they received nothing.
33:06 - 39:11 (06:04)
Summary
Contestants on the game show, The Million Dollar Money Drop, sued after not receiving their prize money, but the show was ultimately canceled, and they received nothing.
EpisodeEp 33: RockYou
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker is hesitant in utilizing class action lawsuits for cyber breaches and prefers regulatory penalties.
39:11 - 42:41 (03:30)
Summary
The speaker is hesitant in utilizing class action lawsuits for cyber breaches and prefers regulatory penalties. However, the speaker acknowledges that damages should be in place for retribution. The discussion also tackles the persistence of using weak passwords over the years.