August 16, 2021

Largest Cryptocurrency Hack in History, $10k For Stolen Network Access, Your Identity and the Metaverse

22 minutes

Over $600 million stolen in the largest DeFi cryptocurrency hack in history, attackers are getting around $10k for stolen network access credentials, and why your identity is trapped inside a social network and what this means for the next potential evolution of the Internet…the metaverse!

** Links mentioned on the show **

Apple to refuse government demands of expanding scanning beyond child abuse

https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-to-refuse-government-demands-of-expanding-scanning-beyond-child-abuse/

Ransomware gang uses PrintNightmare to breach Windows servers

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-uses-printnightmare-to-breach-windows-servers/

Over $600 million reportedly stolen in cryptocurrency hack

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-600-million-reportedly-stolen-in-cryptocurrency-hack/

https://research.kudelskisecurity.com/2021/08/12/the-poly-network-hack-explained/amp/

Hackers netting average of nearly $10,000 for stolen network access

https://www.zdnet.com/article/hackers-netting-average-of-nearly-10000-for-stolen-network-access/

Why is your identity trapped inside a social network?

https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-is-your-identity-trapped-inside-a-social-network/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink/2021/08/12/this-week-in-xr-is-there-a-cure-for-metaverse-mania/

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