Welcome to Cypher Tech Hacks, the podcast where host Alex Cipher takes you inside the most shocking, real-world hacks in digital history.

In today’s episode, we uncover The CommBox Classroom Exploit—a ransomware attack that started with smartboards in schools. Attackers used unsecured CommBox devices to infiltrate school networks, encrypt critical systems, and demand Bitcoin ransoms. But this wasn’t your average ransomware campaign. This hack revealed just how dangerous unsecured IoT devices can be when left exposed online.

🎧 You’ll learn:

• How hackers found vulnerable CommBox devices via Shodan
• The exact method used to gain access and pivot through school networks
• What could’ve prevented this attack
• How Zero Trust, segmentation, and patching could save millions in recovery

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