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The mastermind behind the Owari botnet doesn't seem to have learnt anything from his victims, and someone at Wessex Water forgets to remove an embarrassing sentence from a letter sent to customers...
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley) and Carole Theriault), who recorded a shorter podcast than normal this week as they were far too busy recovering from receiving the best security podcast award!
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We did it! Smashing Security’s Carole celebrates with the best security podcast award!… )
Hacker Fail: IoT botnet command and control server accessible via default credentials)
Pwn goal: Hackers used the username root, password root for botnet control database login)
Mailshot meltdown as Wessex Water gets sweary about a poor chap called Tom)
Excel pivot table data leak leads to £120,000 fine for London council)
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