31 March 2025
Boy, this definitely isn’t what I had in mind for discussion this week! However, the unexpected target of the recent attack adds an extra layer of significance. The widespread sentiment that “if it can happen to Troy, it can happen to anyone” was quite prevalent. While I feel a bit awkward acknowledging it that way, I value the awareness it brings. Despite the unfortunate incident, I am determined to leverage it significantly within the industry. I firmly believe this will ultimately have a positive impact, far outweighing any negative consequences. With that in mind, watch out for the upcoming blog post on “Passcodes for the Average Joe”. I aim to cover this in next week’s video (assuming my travel plans align). But for now, here’s the detailed breakdown of how I fell for a phishing scam:
Allusions
- Supported by: Malwarebytes Browser Guard – shielding against phishing, ads, scams, and trackers for a more secure and rapid browsing experience
- Clearly, I didn’t take pleasure in being a victim, but I believe achieving public disclosure within 34 minutes of being compromised sets a new benchmark 😊 (this will be the standard I strive for in future data breach incidents)
- Despite missing a red flag I should have noticed, the positive public response and media coverage have been exceptional (this is covered by our current sponsor, and I think their summary is spot on)
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