Jack Recider

It's always interesting to me to see the downwind consequences of something that we didn't immediately think would be a problem. These are true stories from the dark side of the internet. I'm Jack Recider. This is Darknet Diaries. This episode is brought to you by SpyCloud. For some people, ignorance is bliss. But for you, as a security practitioner, that's not the case.

I went to spycloud.com to check into my darknet exposure, and I won't tell you what it is, but spoiler alert, I found some things that are pretty eye-opening. From breach exposures to info stealing malware infections, knowing what criminals know about you and your business is the first step to setting things right.

I went to spycloud.com to check into my darknet exposure, and I won't tell you what it is, but spoiler alert, I found some things that are pretty eye-opening. From breach exposures to info stealing malware infections, knowing what criminals know about you and your business is the first step to setting things right.

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Their automated solutions, which is built on over 350 billion recaptured assets from the criminal underground, ensure you're not in the dark when it comes to your company's exposure to cybercrime. To get your full Darknet exposure report, visit spycloud.com slash darknetdiaries. That's spycloud.com slash darknetdiaries. This episode is sponsored by Delete Me.

Their automated solutions, which is built on over 350 billion recaptured assets from the criminal underground, ensure you're not in the dark when it comes to your company's exposure to cybercrime. To get your full Darknet exposure report, visit spycloud.com slash darknetdiaries. That's spycloud.com slash darknetdiaries. This episode is sponsored by Delete Me.

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In episode 133, I spoke to Connor Tumbleson about some people from who knows where who were stealing his identity. Luckily, they weren't out to destroy his reputation or extort him, but think of the damage that could be done. We all have data out there, which data brokers use to make profit. Anyone on the web can buy your private details to do anything they want.

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That's joindeleteme.com slash darknetdiaries code DD20. All right, I got an interesting story for you today. And let's just jump right into it. Here, listen to this phone call. Okay, this phone call is in the Punjabi language. It's from India. But I really want you to hear this. So, one second.

That's joindeleteme.com slash darknetdiaries code DD20. All right, I got an interesting story for you today. And let's just jump right into it. Here, listen to this phone call. Okay, this phone call is in the Punjabi language. It's from India. But I really want you to hear this. So, one second.

Okay, there. I've translated the audio and had it re-recorded in English. Now, take a listen. Hello?

Okay, there. I've translated the audio and had it re-recorded in English. Now, take a listen. Hello?

I find this call interesting. The victim recognized that this was an attempted scam right away and recorded the whole phone conversation. And it's very good for him to notice it that soon and hit record for the whole call. But would you have noticed this was a scam so early on if your cousin called you out of the blue and was in trouble? Would you have been tempted to send him $2,000 to free him?

I find this call interesting. The victim recognized that this was an attempted scam right away and recorded the whole phone conversation. And it's very good for him to notice it that soon and hit record for the whole call. But would you have noticed this was a scam so early on if your cousin called you out of the blue and was in trouble? Would you have been tempted to send him $2,000 to free him?

Apparently, this kind of scam is becoming more popular in Punjab, which is an area in India and Pakistan. And what you're hearing behind me here is a clip from a YouTuber called Suk Viral, highlighting how people are getting hit with this scam. The idea here is simple. The scammer will pose as someone you know and ask you for money. It's not always the same scenario, though.