Episode
84: Jet-setters
1:15:20
Published: Tue Feb 02 2021
Description
How bad is it if you post your boarding pass on Instagram? Our guest, “Alex” decides to figure this out for themself and has quite a story about what happened. You can read more from “Alex” on their blog https://mango.pdf.zone. We also hear from TProphet who’s here to give us some travel hacks to save tons on airfare when we start traveling again. You can learn more about TProphet’s travel hacks at https://seat31b.com or https://award.cat. Sponsors Support for this show comes from Blinkist. They offer thousands of condensed non-fiction books, so you can get through books in about 15 minutes. Check out Blinkist.com/DARKNET to start your 7 day free trial and get 25% off when you sign up. Support for this show comes from Tanium. With Tanium you can gain real-time security and operational data directly from your endpoints – along with the ability to take action on, and create reports from, that data – in just minutes, so that you and your teams can have the insight and capability necessary to accomplish the mission effectively. Learn more at https://federal.tanium.com. View all active sponsors. Sources https://mango.pdf.zone/finding-former-australian-prime-minister-tony-abbotts-passport-number-on-instagram https://seat31b.com https://award.cat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The speaker recounts their experience of trying to save money while traveling by finding ways to get free food and transportation.
00:00 - 01:33 (01:33)
Summary
The speaker recounts their experience of trying to save money while traveling by finding ways to get free food and transportation.
Episode84: Jet-setters
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DRATA is a cloud compliance software that provides continuous monitoring and visibility into various security frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA, among others, in addition to automating the custom frameworks and controls.
01:33 - 06:23 (04:49)
Summary
DRATA is a cloud compliance software that provides continuous monitoring and visibility into various security frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA, among others, in addition to automating the custom frameworks and controls. An ad for DRATA is present in the text.
Episode84: Jet-setters
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The speaker discusses the confusion surrounding the secrecy of boarding passes and how posting it online could potentially lead to security issues like home burglary.
06:23 - 11:19 (04:55)
Summary
The speaker discusses the confusion surrounding the secrecy of boarding passes and how posting it online could potentially lead to security issues like home burglary.
Episode84: Jet-setters
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Boarding passes contain personal information that could be easily accessed by hackers if posted publicly.
11:19 - 17:59 (06:39)
Summary
Boarding passes contain personal information that could be easily accessed by hackers if posted publicly. It is important to keep them private or shred them after the flight.
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The speaker recounts their experience trying to find additional information on an unconventional document that contained a passport number and a phone number that were not explicitly labeled.
17:59 - 22:36 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker recounts their experience trying to find additional information on an unconventional document that contained a passport number and a phone number that were not explicitly labeled.
Episode84: Jet-setters
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Alex found a vulnerability in Tony Abbott's boarding pass and reported it to Qantas' security team.
22:36 - 27:36 (04:59)
Summary
Alex found a vulnerability in Tony Abbott's boarding pass and reported it to Qantas' security team. Despite the security team acknowledging the issue, there was no further communication regarding the matter.
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After a month of investigation, a journalist delves into the repercussions of posting boarding passes on Instagram, using Tony Abbott's example, and explores how hackers can acquire sensitive information from these posts.
27:36 - 32:36 (05:00)
Summary
After a month of investigation, a journalist delves into the repercussions of posting boarding passes on Instagram, using Tony Abbott's example, and explores how hackers can acquire sensitive information from these posts.
Episode84: Jet-setters
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Anecdotes about learning IT, from someone who doesn't know what they're doing to a podcast host's mother who is afraid of buttons, are discussed in this episode.
32:36 - 35:51 (03:14)
Summary
Anecdotes about learning IT, from someone who doesn't know what they're doing to a podcast host's mother who is afraid of buttons, are discussed in this episode.
Episode84: Jet-setters
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Accumulating points and frequent flyer miles through credit cards and airline loyalty programs can result in significant savings and free flights, making it a valuable option for frequent travelers seeking to reduce their expenses.
35:51 - 42:31 (06:40)
Summary
Accumulating points and frequent flyer miles through credit cards and airline loyalty programs can result in significant savings and free flights, making it a valuable option for frequent travelers seeking to reduce their expenses.
Episode84: Jet-setters
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The host describes his experience in the first class lounge in Hong Kong while on a trip with people like Hong Kong movie stars, billionaire hedge fund managers, and celebrities.
42:31 - 46:09 (03:38)
Summary
The host describes his experience in the first class lounge in Hong Kong while on a trip with people like Hong Kong movie stars, billionaire hedge fund managers, and celebrities. The host explains how he was swarmed by cafe Pacific staff when he approached the lounge.
Episode84: Jet-setters
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The speaker shares his experience of receiving 40,000 Alaska Airlines bonus miles and a $100 statement credit just for signing up for the Bank of America business card and meeting the minimum spend of $2,000.
46:09 - 49:25 (03:16)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of receiving 40,000 Alaska Airlines bonus miles and a $100 statement credit just for signing up for the Bank of America business card and meeting the minimum spend of $2,000. He recommends putting all purchases on the card for a month to maximize rewards.
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Using airline credit card points to score a fancy first-class experience may sound too easy, but there are intricacies to booking the right flight with the right airline rewards.
49:25 - 55:38 (06:12)
Summary
Using airline credit card points to score a fancy first-class experience may sound too easy, but there are intricacies to booking the right flight with the right airline rewards.
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The value of redeeming points for premium cabin international flights is much higher than for domestic, making it not the best time to redeem for a flight to a place like Tulsa when there have been recent coordinated terrorist attacks in a country.
55:38 - 1:03:45 (08:06)
Summary
The value of redeeming points for premium cabin international flights is much higher than for domestic, making it not the best time to redeem for a flight to a place like Tulsa when there have been recent coordinated terrorist attacks in a country.
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Q-Suites provide a lavish experience on flights with amenities like a 23-inch plasma screen, a table to work on, and multiple ports for electronic devices.
1:03:45 - 1:07:58 (04:13)
Summary
Q-Suites provide a lavish experience on flights with amenities like a 23-inch plasma screen, a table to work on, and multiple ports for electronic devices. It is suitable for long flights, and ideal for honeymoons or romantic vacations.
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The speaker shares their experience of purchasing a bedroom in the first class lounge of Qatar Airlines for $70, where they slept overnight and had breakfast in the morning before their flight back to LA.
1:07:58 - 1:12:57 (04:58)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of purchasing a bedroom in the first class lounge of Qatar Airlines for $70, where they slept overnight and had breakfast in the morning before their flight back to LA.
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The "credit card juggling" technique for getting free points and hacking into rewards portals or airlines themselves to accumulate points make getting free flights a gray area.
1:12:57 - 1:15:23 (02:26)
Summary
The "credit card juggling" technique for getting free points and hacking into rewards portals or airlines themselves to accumulate points make getting free flights a gray area. T-Profit warns that this technique is only beneficial if you are good at paying off credit cards without incurring interest fees.