The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15
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.
** Links mentioned on the show *
NOTACON 8: Pen Testing – Moving from Art to Science (Matt Neely)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n71RE6Pk9NI
Qakbot botnet dismantled after infecting over 700,000 computers
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qakbot-botnet-dismantled-after-infecting-over-700-000-computers/
Major U.S. energy org targeted in QR code phishing attack
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/major-us-energy-org-targeted-in-qr-code-phishing-attack/
The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in America for $15
https://www.404media.co/the-secret-weapon-hackers-can-use-to-dox-nearly-anyone-in-america-for-15-tlo-usinfosearch-transunion/
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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Shared Security Podcast authored by Tom Eston. Read the original post at: https://sharedsecurity.net/2023/09/11/the-fbis-qakbot-takedown-qr-code-phishing-attacks-dox-anyone-in-america-for-15/