EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 43 MIN
Insiders for Sale: The Hackers Recruiting Your Employees
from Hacker And The Fed · host Chris Tarbell & Hector Monsegur
A $4.6 million fine, a whistleblower payday, and a fake water plant hacked by mistake — this week, Chris and Hector dive into the DOJ’s first major cyber enforcement case against a defense contractor that lied about its security, the rise of insider recruitment by ransomware crews, and how Russian hacktivists got trolled by a honeypot. Plus, travel chaos, flu season, and the return of Puerto Rico challenge coins. Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at [email protected]
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A $4.6 million fine, a whistleblower payday, and a fake water plant hacked by mistake — this week, Chris and Hector dive into the DOJ’s first major cyber enforcement case against a defense contractor that lied about its security, the rise of insider recruitment by ransomware crews, and how Russian hacktivists got trolled by a honeypot. Plus, travel chaos, flu season, and the return of Puerto Rico challenge coins. Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at [email protected]
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Insiders for Sale: The Hackers Recruiting Your Employees
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