Polymarket can predict the future. So how did it miss this hack?
Summary
In Smashing Security episode 474, host Graham Cluley and guest Quentin Taylor discuss Polymarket’s recent $3 million hack, deceptive marketing practices, and governance issues. They also analyze "FortiBleed," a massive breach affecting 75,000 Fortinet firewalls, highlighting the risks of credential reuse and supply chain vulnerabilities. The episode concludes with music picks from Paul McCartney and Ludovico Einaudi.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Quentin Taylor's role at Canon
Sponsors and episode overview
Polymarket hack and supply chain vulnerabilities
Polymarket's deceptive marketing and governance issues
FortiBleed vulnerability and 75,000 compromised firewalls
Impact of AI on exploit generation and patching strategies
CoreView sponsor segment on Microsoft 365 security
Pick of the Week: Paul McCartney and Ludovico Einaudi
Outro, social media links, and credits
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