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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2023 · 24 MIN

The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15

from Shared Security Podcast · host Tom Eston, Kevin Johnson, Scott Wright

In this episode we discuss the FBI's remarkable takedown of the Qakbot botnet, a saga involving ransomware, cryptocurrency, and the FBI pushing an uninstaller to thousands of victim PCs. Next, we explore how a major U.S. energy organization fell victim to a QR code phishing attack, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics used by attackers. Finally, we discuss the alarming world of personal data exploitation through credit header information and a TransUnion subsidiary, where attackers can dox anyone in America for only $15.

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