Author/Source: Brian Krebs See the full link here
Takeaway
This article is about a young hacker known as “Rey” who leads a new group called “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters.” It explains how Rey, who was once part of the famous Lapsus$ hacking group, now tries to sell access to company computer networks. You’ll learn about his methods and how he was identified.
Technical Subject Understandability
Intermediate
Analogy/Comparison
This situation is like a former playground bully who now starts a new club claiming to stop bullying, but is secretly still causing trouble and trying to get others to help them.
Why It Matters
This topic matters because hackers like Rey try to break into company computer systems and steal sensitive information or money. For example, Rey tried to sell access to company networks, which could lead to major data breaches and harm to businesses and their customers.
Related Terms
SIM swapping, Cybercrime, Administrator. Jargon Conversion: SIM swapping is when a hacker convinces a phone company to move your phone number to their own phone, letting them get into your accounts. Cybercrime is criminal activity done using computers and the internet. An administrator, or admin, is a person who manages or controls a computer system or online group.
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