Archive - Backchannel Blog

Notes from the Underground: LockBit ransomware group pays out first known bug bounty

The notorious LockBit ransomware group announces their first public bug bounty payout, and claims insider sources within cybersecurity company.

Sep 18, 2022 •

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December 2021

AgainstTheWest, the hacking group wreaking havoc on Chinese government and corporate targets

No targets in the Chinese Communist Party seem safe from this Western-aligned hacktivist.

Dec 10, 2021 •

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November 2021

Unmasking online threats with Telex

Telex is a new, free tool designed to collect adversary intelligence against online threats.

Nov 23, 2021 •

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October 2021

Analyzing the attack surface of open source projects

How data analysis of open source contributors can identify supply chain risk

Oct 6, 2021 •

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August 2021

Notes from the Underground: Information operation targeting Elon Musk and SpaceX

Hacker leaks alleged emails, manifesto critical of spaceflight company.

Aug 24, 2021 •

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Notes from the Underground: How to steal $100k from the world's biggest brands

Backchannel relays how a fraudster got away with hundreds of thousands of dollars, in their own words.

Aug 14, 2021 •

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