SS-NEWS-117: Mt Gox Hackers Named and Public Wifi!

Episode 117 June 26, 2023 00:25:06
SS-NEWS-117: Mt Gox Hackers Named and Public Wifi!
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SS-NEWS-117: Mt Gox Hackers Named and Public Wifi!

Jun 26 2023 | 00:25:06

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Show Notes

This week we discuss the Mt. Gox hack, 9 years on, due to the recent charging, we discuss how sextortion is changing with the addition of AI, and then Public Wifi... is it finally safe to use?  Spoiler alert, depends on where you are and what you're doing.  

Article 1 - Two Russian Nationals Charged for Masterminding Mt. Gox Crypto Exchange Hack
Supporting Articles:
WizSec - The missing MtGox bitcoins
17 biggest crypto heists of all time
Mt Gox Hack Explained

Article 2 - Warning: Victims' faces placed on explicit images in sextortion scam
Supporting Articles:
It’s way too easy to trick Lensa AI into making NSFW images

Article 3 - Public and free WiFi: Can I safely use it?
Supporting Articles:
Research Shows 25% of Travelers Hacked Via Public Wi-Fi While Abroad
Biggest Wi-Fi Hacks of Recent Times - Lessons Learnt?

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