Smashing Security· Folge 397

Snowflake hackers, and under the influence

· 35 min

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<p>A Canadian man is arrested in relation to the Snowflake hacks from earlier this year - after a cybersecurity researcher managed to track his identity, and a cryptocurrency-trading Instagram influencer is in trouble with the law.</p><p>All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.</p><p>Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.</p><p><strong>Episode links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/accused-kit…; rel="nofollow">Accused Kitchener hacker unmasked after threatening woman online</a> - The Waterloo Region Record.</li><li><a href="krebsonsecurity.com/2024/11/canadian-man-arres…; rel="nofollow">Canadian Man Arrested in Snowflake Data Extortions</a> - Krebs on Security.</li><li><a href="bsky.app/profile/nixonnixoff.bsky.social/post/…; rel="nofollow">Who wants to be next?</a> - Bluesky post by Allison Nixon.</li><li><a href="ibtimes.co.uk/ig-influencer-crypto-trader-alle…; rel="nofollow">Crypto Trader Kills His Mum For £500k After Going Into Debt To Maintain 'Perfect Lifestyle'</a> - IB Times. </li><li><a href="news.com.au/national/western-australia/autopsy…; rel="nofollow">Autopsy reveals injuries on body of Colleen Rebelo’s body after alleged murder</a> - Australia News.</li><li><a href="artios.io/influencer-marketing-statistics"; rel="nofollow">Influencer Marketing Statistics 2024</a> - Artios.</li><li><a href="youtube.com/watch?v=pFc6I0rgmgY"; rel="nofollow">BLACKkKLANSMAN trailer</a> - YouTube.</li><li><a href="asoftmurmur.com/"; rel="nofollow">A Soft Murmur</a>.</li><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/store/"; rel="nofollow">Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="1password.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">1Password Extended Access Management</a> – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.</li><li><a href="bigid.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">BigID</a> - Start protecting your sensitive data wherever it lives with BigID. Get a free demo to how your organization can reduce data risk and accelerate the adoption of generative AI.</li><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/threatlocker"; rel="nofollow">ThreatLocker</a> - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today!</li></ul><br/><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW:</strong></p><p>Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on <a href="apple.co/2J1YMCu"; rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="podchaser.com/podcasts/smashing-security-24472…; rel="nofollow">Podchaser</a>.</p><p>Become a supporter via <a href="patreon.com/smashingsecurity"; rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> or <a href="apple.co/2J1YMCu"; rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!</p><br><p><strong>FOLLOW US:</strong></p><p>Follow us on <a href="bsky.app/profile/smashingsecurity.com"; rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a> or <a href="smashingsecurity.com/mastodon"; rel="nofollow">Mastodon</a>, or on the <a href="reddit.com/r/smashingsecurity"; rel="nofollow">Smashing Security subreddit</a>, and <a href="smashingsecurity.com/"; rel="nofollow">visit our website</a> for more episodes.</p><br><p><strong>THANKS:</strong></p><p>Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.</p><p>Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.</p><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;

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