LockBit claims to exfiltrate 33TB of data from US Federal Reserve
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LockBit claims to exfiltrate 33TB of data from US Federal Reserve
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Re: LockBit claims to exfiltrate 33TB of data from US Federal Reserve
#2Would this be maybe their biggest target so far? If so, the $50,000 which has been offered seems a tad dreamy.
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#3> Many experts are skeptical about the criminal group’s announcement. The Federal Reserve is a high-profile target, and a data breach could have serious repercussions. Many believe that the group’s announcement is just for attention.
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#5> Many experts are skeptical about the criminal group’s announcement. The Federal Reserve is a high-profile target, and a data breach could have serious repercussions. Many believe that the group’s announcement is just for attention.
"Many." Sounds like potential propaganda to me. Who are these "many?"
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They're one of the most powerful, and one of the most scrutinized. Keeping them insulated from political pressure is incredibly important. Otherwise you end up with a monetary policy of "drastically cut rates right before the election to protect the incumbent".
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#8If this is real, this is an incredible target to choose. I mean, you might not make it trial if they catch you, if you know what I mean. Makes me wonder what level of affiliation or perceived safety would make anyone this confident.
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#9Placing a bet this was a Windows system, just as all of the other recent major "hacks" were.
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They're one of the most powerful, and one of the most scrutinized. Keeping them insulated from political pressure is incredibly important. Otherwise you end up with a monetary policy of "drastically cut rates right before the election to protect the incumbent".
most scrutinized and insulated are diametrically opposed concepts.