Adventures of Alice & Bob
Ep. 47 - The Coinbase Caper and Qatar News Agency Hack // The Grugq
26 Jan 2024
Get the explosive inside scoop on two brazen hacks from the hacking guru and cyber warfare expert simply known as “The Grugq.” He joins James to dissect an elaborate phishing campaign that compromised Qatar's national news agency. You'll learn how hackers fabricated academic awards as a ploy to infiltrate key targets. The Grugq also unravels the Coinbase hack that could have been an unparalleled crypto heist. He reveals how the culprits were obsessed with deploying a flashy new zero-day exploit, when lower-tech tricks already had executives firmly ensnared. This is a rare chance to analyze major cyber attacks play-by-play alongside one of the world's top hacking experts. Buckle up for a wild ride!
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