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darkwater
on May 15, 2024
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How did authorities identify the alleged LockBit b...
Every time there is an article from krebsonsecurity I wonder what is - if any - Brian Krebs' opsec in real-life. I mean, I guess that messing with this kind of cybercriminals can actually lead to retaliations/vengeance IRL, no?
ascorbic
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He's been targetted numerous times, so presumably his address is widely known. One person who swatted him was subsequently extradited from Italy and jailed.
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2017/02/men-who-sent-swat-team-h...
darkwater
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OK but I would actually fear for my own life. People in those circles he pokes at can easily shell out 20k-50k to hire some disposable hitman...
willcipriano
on May 15, 2024
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The hit man probably doesn't fancy himself as disposable.
darkwater
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That depends on how desperate for money they are. It can lead to taking more risks than one would usually take.
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His judgement in this matter is not the one that matters most.
democracy
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Can be used as a bait too...
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