logo
episode-header-image
Jun 3
51m 6s

159: Vastaamo

Jack Rhysider
About this episode

Joe Tidy investigates what may be the cruelest and most disturbing cyber attack in history. A breach so invasive it blurred the line between digital crime and psychological torture. This story might make your skin crawl.

Get more from Joe linktr.ee/joetidy.

Get the book Ctrl + Alt + Chaos: How Teenage Hackers Hijack the Internet (https://amzn.to/3He7GNs).

Sponsors

Support for this show comes from ThreatLocker®. ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that strengthens your infrastructure from the ground up. With ThreatLocker® Allowlisting and Ringfencing™, you gain a more secure approach to blocking exploits of known and unknown vulnerabilities. ThreatLocker® provides Zero Trust control at the kernel level that enables you to allow everything you need and block everything else, including ransomware! Learn more at www.threatlocker.com.

This show is sponsored by Red Canary. Red Canary is a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR), helping nearly 1,000 organizations detect and stop threats before they cause harm. With a focus on accuracy across identities, endpoints, and cloud, we deliver trusted security operations and a world-class customer experience. Learn more at redcanary.com.

Up next
May 6
158: MalwareTech
MalwareTech was an anonymous security researcher, until he accidentally stopped WannaCry, one of the largest ransomware attacks in history. That single act of heroism shattered his anonymity and pulled him into a world he never expected.https://malwaretech.comSponsorsSupport for ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 1
157: Grifter
Grifter is a longtime hacker, DEF CON organizer, and respected voice in the infosec community. From his early days exploring networks to helping shape one of the largest hacker conferences in the world, Grifter has built a reputation for blending deep technical insight with a sha ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2025
156: Kill List
The dark web is full of mystery. Some of it’s just made up though. Chris Monteiro wanted to see what was real and fake and discovered a hitman for hire site which took him on an unbelievable journey.Chris Monteiro Twitter: x.com/Deku_shrub, Website: https://pirate.london/Carl Mil ... Show More
1h 2m
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2025
DeepSeek JailbreakYields System Prompt and Open AI Link: Cyber Security Today for Monday, February 3, 2025
Cybersecurity Threats: Fraud in Canada, DeepSeek AI Jailbreak & Toll Scams - Exclusive Interview with Ivan Novikov In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses the alarming $638 million lost by Canadians to fraud in 2024, with investment fraud being the most si ... Show More
26m 20s
Jan 2025
AI-powered propaganda.
The U.S. sanctions Russian and Iranian groups over election misinformation. Apple settles a class action lawsuit over Siri privacy allegations. DoubleClickjacking exploits a timing vulnerability in browser behavior. FireScam targets sensitive info on Android devices. ASUS issues ... Show More
36m 36s
Aug 2024
Almost letting hackers rule the web.
A Wordpress plugin vulnerability puts 5 million sites at risk. Google releases an emergency Chrome update addressing an actively exploited vulnerability. Cisco patches multiple vulnerabilities. Researchers say Slack AI is vulnerable to prompt injection. Widely used RFID smart car ... Show More
32m 7s
Jan 2025
Massive malware cleanup.
The FBI deletes PlugX malware from thousands of U.S. computers. Researchers uncover vulnerabilities in Windows 11 allowing attackers to bypass protections and execute code at the kernel level. A look at (a busy) Patch Tuesday. Researchers uncovered six critical vulnerabilities in ... Show More
35m 35s
Feb 2025
Hacked in plain sight.
A major employee screening provider discloses a data breach affecting over 3.3 million people. Signal considers exiting Sweden over a proposed law that would give police access to encrypted messages. House Democrats call out DOGE’s negligent cybersecurity practices. Critical vuln ... Show More
30m 56s
Jan 2025
Biden’s final cyber order tackles digital weaknesses.
The Biden administration is finalizing an executive order to bolster U.S. cybersecurity. Ivanti releases emergency updates to address a critical zero-day vulnerability. A critical vulnerability is discovered in Kerio Control firewall software. Palo Alto Networks patches multiple ... Show More
30m 37s
Dec 2024
Buckets of trouble.
Researchers uncover a large-scale hacking operation tied to the infamous ShinyHunters. A Dell Power Manager vulnerability lets attackers execute malicious code. TikTok requests a federal court injunction to delay a U.S. ban. Radiant Capital attributed a $50 million cryptocurrency ... Show More
37m 20s
Jan 2025
Hacking the bureau.
The FBI warns agents of hacked call and text logs. The US Treasury sanctions entities tied to North Korea’s fake IT worker operations. Russian hacking group Star Blizzard attempted to infiltrate WhatsApp accounts of nonprofits supporting Ukraine. Yubico discloses a critical vulne ... Show More
40m 16s
Jan 2025
A new Mirai-based botnet.
Researchers ID a new Mirai-based botnet. Android devices get their first round of updates for the new year. Criminals exploit legitimate Apple and Google services in sophisticated voice phishing attacks. Japan attributes over 200 cyberattacks to the Chinese hacking group MirrorFa ... Show More
32m 9s
May 28
Fingers point east.
The Czech Republic accuses Chinese state-backed hackers of cyber-espionage. CISA’s leaders head for the exits. Cybercriminals are using fake AI video generator websites to spread malware. A stealthy phishing campaign delivers the Remcos RAT via DBatLoader. A fake Bitdefender webs ... Show More
34m 47s