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Hacker And The Fed

Chris Tarbell & Hector Monsegur

Former FBI Special Agent, Chris Tarbell, and ex-Anonymous/LulzSec blackhat hacker turned network penetration tester, Hector Monsegur (aka Sabu), once faced off as adversaries in cyberspace before becoming close friends and now podcast co-hosts. Whether you are a legal professional, cybersecurity practitioner, or forensic investigator, Chris and Hector will bring you their unique perspectives on the latest developments in cybersecurity.

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83:24

The Dangers of Googling Phone Numbers, an Attack on a...

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2023/07/20

This week on Hacker And The Fed you can't always count on Google for the right telephone number for an airline, an American cloud based directory as a service platform announces that they were hacked by a state sponsored threat actor, millions of US military emails may be ending up in the wrong hands, a new ransomware looks like a windows update, we answer listener questions, and Hector tells a fascinating story about a hacking methodology. Links from the episode: Airline Fake Contact Number on

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71:11

Are Your Lightbulbs a Security Risk? Voice...

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2023/07/13

This week on Hacker And The Fed your lightbulbs may be giving away the location of your house, could Microsoft end ransomware right now? Also, voice authentication may be broken, the latest ransomware attack shows us the important of logistics security, convenience has once again jeopardized Google authenticator security, and a listener shares a wild car theft story. Links from the episode: Your lightbulbs may be giving out your exact

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79:28

Your Car’s Data Might Be For Sale, a New Malware...

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2023/07/06

This week on Hacker And The Fed your car may be collecting up to 25 GB per hour of data about you and a new malware payload vector is using DNS, what is “encryptionless ransomware”. We also answer listener questions about a variety of topics, including how to prepare for a cybersecurity career in the US government, banking security, and hack-backs. Links from the episode: How Your New Car Tracks You https://www.wired.com/story/car-data-privacy-toyota-honda-ford/ DNS TXT Records Can Be Used by

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72:32

A Hack-Back Lands a CEO in Prison, Repo Jacking, and...

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2023/06/30

This week on Hacker And The Fed a CEO did a hack back and was sentenced to prison, Reddit hackers demanded a price roll back, repo jacking and fake Github repositories, and we answer listener questions about Hector's old hacks and VPNs. Links from the episode: I Was Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Hacking Back - My Story twitter.com/silascutler/status/1671144482769608705 -> https://hackernoon.com/i-was-sentenced-to-18-months-in-prison-for-hacking-back-my-story Reddit hackers demand $4.5

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69:50

A Massive Ongoing Ransomware Attack, Google Claims to...

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2023/06/22

This week on Hacker And The Fed a ransomware group hacked a widely used file transfer software and began leaking stolen data, Google claims it caught Chinese government hackers red-handed breaking into hundreds of networks, the Feds arrest a ransomware perpetrator in Arizona, and we nerd out on security researchers taking over various countries domains. Links from the episode: MOVEit Cyber Attack: Personal Data Of Millions Stolen From Oregon, Louisiana, U.S.

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66:13

China's Tik Tok "God Credential" Allegation, a New...

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2023/06/15

This week on Hacker And The Fed we discuss the latest development in the Tik Tok controversy, how to detect and mitigate a new phishing and email takeover campaign, Google's new top-level domain, and some interesting statistics in the new Verizon breach investigation report. Links from the episode: Former exec at TikTok's parent company says Communist Party members had a 'god credential' that let them access Americans'

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65:46

Zero-click Exploits Attacking iPhones, PC...

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2023/06/08

This week on Hacker And The Fed we discuss another zero-click exploit attacking iPhones via the iMessage app, millions of PC motherboards may be downloading malware, the FTC slams another company for violations, security researchers find a vulnerability in Gmail's checkmark system that is already being abused. And the Dutch government now mandates an easy way to contact website administrators. Links from the episode: Operation Triangulation: iOS devices targeted with previously unknown

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57:08

An Insider Exploits A Ransomware Attack, AI Photos,...

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2023/06/01

This week on Hacker And The Fed we dive into the world of ransomware. An insider exploits a ransomware attack for personal gain and a CISO's biggest lessons from quarterbacking a ransomware attack. We discuss AI generated photos and what happened to the stock market. And then we answer listener questions about geopolitics, Hector's hack on the Indonesian government and victims keeping their hacks a secret. Links from the episode: IT employee impersonates ransomware gang to extort

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47:33

Pig Butchering And Crypto Crime-fighting With Erin West

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2023/05/25

This week on Hacker And The Fed we speak with Erin West, a Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney, Founder of the “Crypto Coalition”, an over 800-member group of active law enforcement partners sharing cryptocurrency crime-fighting techniques, and the very tip of the spear for Pig Butchering – the latest online romance scam. We learn about the incredible work Erin is doing via Operation Shamrock and how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from being victimized. Links from the

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60:05

Vehicle Location Data Leaked For Over 2 million...

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2023/05/18

This week on Hacker And The Fed, up to 10 years of your location data may have been exposed if you’ve driven vehicles from a certain manufacturer, stolen private keys may lead to insecure boot ups of your computer, Congress gets another notification of a US government breach, and we answer more listener questions about failed hacks and intentional exploits. And we talk about D. B. Cooper! Links from the episode: Toyota: Car location data of 2 million customers exposed for ten

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59:55

Chinese State Hackers, Ransom Negotiation, And...

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2023/05/11

This week on Hacker And The Fed we discuss private data leaking due to a misconfiguration, and no one is listening to the researchers. We are shown the mindset of hackers during a ransom negotiation, a cell phone provider is hacked for the 9th time in 6 years, there are 50 Chinese state hackers for every FBI cyber agent, and using AI to help hack. And finally, we answer listener questions about .xyz, pen testing tools, and possible Hacker And The Fed swag. Links from the episode: Many Public

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47:02

Cyber Insurance With Michelle Chia, Head Of Cyber...

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2023/05/04

This week on Hacker And The Fed we sit down with Michele Chia, Head of Cyber Insurance at Zurich North America. We ask a number of questions including what is cyber insurance? Who needs it? And How much coverage is needed? Does cyber insurance cover an insider threat attack? What does a ransomware attack look like when you have cyber insurance? And finally, we find out how our guest cultivated such a successful career in cyber insurance. Link from the

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58:24

Search Engine Vulnerabilities, Ghost Tokens, Anna...

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2023/04/27

This week on Hacker And The Fed security researchers find a vulnerability allowing them to run code on Search Engine computers, ghost tokens could be used to totally control Search Engine Workplace accounts, we let you know what a Pumpkin Sandstorm and a Spandex Tempest are, how long does it take to crack your password in 2023, we answer listener questions about the FBI and diversity in cyber security appliances, and we talk about Anna Kournikova. Links from the episode: Remote Code Execution

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56:08

The Classified Document Leak, A Hacker Gets Hacked,...

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2023/04/20

This week on Hacker And The Fed internet videos may be able to silently hack your phone with a "Near Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan” (NUIT). Companies have more access to your data than you may know, including pictures of you. We also discuss how better access controls may have prevented the recent classified documents leak and share a story about a hacker getting hacked. Links from the episode: Hey Siri, use this ultrasound attack to disarm a smart-home

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60:39

Hackers Stealing Your Car And Internet Bandwidth, And...

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2023/04/13

This week on Hacker And The Fed a researcher gains access to millions of Office 365 accounts, cyber criminals are stealing and selling your internet bandwidth, and now hackers can remotely open your garage door and start your car in order to steal it. Links from the episode: Researcher gained access to millions of Office365 accounts: https://twitter.com/hillai/status/1641146508639600646 https://www.wiz.io/blog/azure-active-directory-bing-misconfiguration Cybercriminals may be stealing and selling

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46:49

City Cyber Security with NYC CISO Kelly Moan

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2023/04/06

This week on Hacker And The Fed we speak with Kelly Moan, who serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of New York City. We talk trends and cyber threats against the city. She also details the significant volume of attacks against the city on a weekly basis and gives us tips for getting into cyber security. Links from the episode: nyc.gov/content/oti/pages/meet-the-team/cyber-command nyc.gov/jobs More info on the JSOC + Cyber Command’s authorities via Executive Order

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60:44

Who Can Read Your Emails, And Busting DDoS For Hire

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2023/03/30

This week on Hacker And The Fed we discuss what email security should look like over the next 12 months, who has the ability to read your emails, and law enforcement busting people using DDoS for hire. Links from the episode: Email Security Nightmare as 75% Of CISOs Expect a Severe Email-Borne Attack in the Next 12 Months cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/email-security-nightmare-as-75-of-cisos-expect-a-severe-email-borne-attack-in-the-next-12-months/ Who reads your

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65:36

Listener Questions: How To Protect Your Kids Online,...

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2023/03/23

This week on Hacker And The Fed we catch up on some questions from our listeners: we discuss what a red teamer does, how the FBI works with other law enforcement agencies, how to upgrade your personal cyber security once you’ve got the basics down, and protecting children on the Internet. Support this episode's sponsors: Drata: Listeners of Hacker and the Fed can get 10% off Drata and waived implementation fees at drata.com/partner/hacker-fed BetterHelp: Hacker and the Fed is sponsored by

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58:58

Jobs, Academics, And The Future Of Cybersecurity With...

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2023/03/16

This week on Hacker And The Fed we sit down with Bill Gardner, professor and Chair Department of Cyber Forensics & Security at Marshall University. Bill offers insight into the professional and academic path into the industry and the future of cybersecurity. Links from the episode: Follow Bill Gardner: Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncee Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/304blogs/ Marshall University Prospective Students Two papers written by Bill Gardner “I Did What I Believe Is Right”: A Study

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51:48

Fake Google Ads, Law Firms Under Attack, And The...

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2023/03/09

This week on Hacker And Fed we discuss fake Google advertisements, law firms under attack from cyber criminals, and the Whitehouse announcing a new national security strategy. Support this episode's sponsors: Drata: Get 10% off and waived implementation fees at drata.com/partner/hacker-fed DeleteMe: Visit JoinDeleteMe.com/FED and use promo code: FED20 Links from the

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