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The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked

In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers.
They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress.
Then they switch to the best practices to prevent social media account takeovers, highlighting a guide written by Rachel Tobac.
Lastly, they share fascinating news about a network connected wrench, the Bosch Rexroth Handheld Nutrunner, could be used in a ransomware attack, hinting how even everyday objects are now internet-connected.
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This Cyber News was published on securityboulevard.com. Publication date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:43:04 +0000


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