Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 03/24 – Is A 16-Year-Old Behind Lapsus$?
Mar 24, 2022
A 16-year-old is suspected of masterminding the notorious hacking group Lapsus$. Google is testing alternative payment systems with a pilot program involving Spotify, potentially reshaping app store dynamics. Uber is now partnering with NYC taxi drivers to streamline bookings. Plus, Twitter is rolling out a feature for intuitive DM searches, and Apple is rumored to be developing a larger MacBook Air. Lastly, YouTube is challenging traditional TV by adding nearly 4,000 free episodes to its platform.
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Lapsus$ Mastermind
- Cybersecurity researchers believe a 16-year-old from England is the mastermind behind the Lapsus$ hacking group.
- The group successfully targeted companies like Samsung, Nvidia, Okta, and Microsoft.
Zoom Taunting
- Lapsus$ hackers joined Zoom calls of breached companies, taunting employees.
- This brazen behavior added to the public relations crisis caused by the hacks.
Lapsus$ Tactics
- Lapsus$ leverages social engineering, often bribing or tricking employees for access.
- They also recruit insiders at target organizations and their partners.