Episode
88: Victor
45:34
Published: Tue Mar 30 2021
Description
Victor looks for vulnerabilities on the web and reports them responsibly. This is the story about discloser number 5780. Listen to episodes 86, and 87 before this one to be caught up on the story leading up to this. Sponsors This podcast is sponsored by Navisite. Accelerate IT transformation to respond to new demands, lower costs and prepare for whatever comes next. Visit Navisite.com/go. This podcast is sponsored by the JSCM Group. They have a service called ClosedPort: Scan, and it’s is a monthly Penetration Test performed by Cyber Security Experts. Contact JSCM Group today at jscmgroup.com/darknet. Support for this show comes from IT Pro TV. Get 65 hours of free training by visiting ITPro.tv/darknet. And use promo code DARKNET25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
This is a three-part episode that requires listening to the previous two episodes before this in order to understand.
00:00 - 04:11 (04:11)
Summary
This is a three-part episode that requires listening to the previous two episodes before this in order to understand. In addition, the episode contains an advertisement for DRADA, a cloud compliance software.
Episode88: Victor
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Victor van der Valken shares a story about a computer security breach at a store and how he helped them fix it by finding a balance between being helpful and obnoxious.
04:11 - 08:21 (04:10)
Summary
Victor van der Valken shares a story about a computer security breach at a store and how he helped them fix it by finding a balance between being helpful and obnoxious.
Episode88: Victor
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The GDI foundation is a non-profit organization focused on finding and reporting vulnerabilities to secure the internet and ensure respect for human intellectual freedom.
08:21 - 15:12 (06:51)
Summary
The GDI foundation is a non-profit organization focused on finding and reporting vulnerabilities to secure the internet and ensure respect for human intellectual freedom. Their mission is to build a global network of volunteers to protect the free and open internet.
Episode88: Victor
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Victor Gevers found that Donald Trump's personal Twitter account did not have two-factor authentication turned on, making it easier for anyone to keep trying a password and gain access.
15:12 - 21:29 (06:16)
Summary
Victor Gevers found that Donald Trump's personal Twitter account did not have two-factor authentication turned on, making it easier for anyone to keep trying a password and gain access.
Episode88: Victor
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Brave Browser allows users to take advantage of advanced features while keeping their privacy secure, even in cases where sensitive information is being shared.
21:29 - 25:21 (03:52)
Summary
Brave Browser allows users to take advantage of advanced features while keeping their privacy secure, even in cases where sensitive information is being shared.
Episode88: Victor
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker doubts the validity of the Twitter hack incident and shares his perspective on how security vulnerabilities should be handled.
25:21 - 30:32 (05:11)
Summary
The speaker doubts the validity of the Twitter hack incident and shares his perspective on how security vulnerabilities should be handled.
Episode88: Victor
PodcastDarknet Diaries
C-SPAN suspended Steve Scully after he lied about his Twitter account being hacked, which led to the second presidential debate with President Donald Trump being canceled.
30:32 - 35:07 (04:35)
Summary
C-SPAN suspended Steve Scully after he lied about his Twitter account being hacked, which led to the second presidential debate with President Donald Trump being canceled. Scully had previously admitted once to having his account hacked before and attempted to come up with a cover story this time around.
Episode88: Victor
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Victor Gevers, a well-known Dutch ethical hacker, is under criminal investigation for unauthorized access to Donald Trump's Twitter account.
35:07 - 40:46 (05:38)
Summary
Victor Gevers, a well-known Dutch ethical hacker, is under criminal investigation for unauthorized access to Donald Trump's Twitter account.
Episode88: Victor
PodcastDarknet Diaries
There should be a requirement for all verified or important Twitter accounts to have two-factor authentication turned on by default.
40:46 - 45:47 (05:01)
Summary
There should be a requirement for all verified or important Twitter accounts to have two-factor authentication turned on by default. However, it is unclear if Twitter is enforcing this requirement for political or influential accounts.