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Smashing Security podcast #464: Rockstar got hacked. The data was junk. The secrets it revealed were not

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A company that ran anonymous tip lines for 35,000 American schools – handling reports of bullying, weapons, and self-harm – boasted on its website that it had suffered zero security breaches in over 20 years. A hacker called Internet Yiff Machine thought that sounded like a challenge, with predictable results… Meanwhile, Rockstar Games gets hacked again – and the stolen data turns out to be less e...
The breach at P3 Global Intel serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of overconfidence in cybersecurity. The company's boast of zero security breaches in over 20 years not only proved to be a red flag for hackers but also highlighted a fundamental flaw in their security posture. The exploitation of a basic cross-site scripting vulnerability, a well-documented and preventable issue, underscores the importance of continuous vigilance and robust security practices. The hacker's justification for...