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Uber hacker reveals himself in company Slack channel after breach

  • 1.  Uber hacker reveals himself in company Slack channel after breach

    Posted Sep 19, 2022 08:26:00 AM

    Hi friends,

    In this 3-minute read, I'll tell you about how a teen hacked Uber and went on to troll employees via Slack communications.

    • Uber Cybersecurity Incident
    • Phishing, Smishing, Vishing
    • Social Engineering 101

    … and why basic social engineering techniques still outsmart even the brightest individuals.

    Stay up,

    Michael @TrillTayo

    Read the article here - https://trilltayo.gumroad.com/p/uber-hacker-reveals-himself-in-company-slack-channel-after-breach



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    Michael Tayo
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  • 2.  RE: Uber hacker reveals himself in company Slack channel after breach

    Posted Oct 03, 2022 08:12:00 AM
    How we can learn about Uber's cyber incident?

    There is a Brazilian popular phrase that says: "Never exist free lunch"

    Then always ask yourself "why" if someone asks for something private or sensitive information from you. Pay attention to his/her language profile (how kind of words/jokes/slang he/him usually uses). Check if is proven that who is asked is himself/herself

    Always make a double-check with another coworker (your leader mainly) to validate if sensitive information may be shared with other coworkers.

    Take very careful with any e-mail our WhatsApp/Instagram/Telegram/Facebook/Linkedin messages. Never share professional information on these platforms. Always use our official collaboration message, and again, make a double check.

    The main kind of attack that Hackers have been using nowadays is Social Engineering and Phishing (and its derivates), because it is easier to get information and execute the attack.

    Another tip is to take care of what you post on your social media about your professional life. Any information, even if simple, can be a weapon to the Hacker.

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    Luis Araújo
    Protuct Manager - Security
    Getty
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