2009, Hacking, Identity Theft and Social Engineering

Personal info of 90k hikers leaked by French tourism company La Malle Postale

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2023

Founded in 2009, the company provides luggage and passenger transportation services on many popular hiking routes, including the famous Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage trail. One of them is identity theft. Threat actors might also exploit La Malle Postale’s credibility among its clients in social engineering attacks.

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Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1834 — French Telegraph System — A pair of thieves hack the French Telegraph System and steal financial market information, effectively conducting the world’s first cyberattack. 1870 — Switchboard Hack — A teenager hired as a switchboard operator is able to disconnect and redirect calls and use the line for personal usage. .

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Personal info of 90k hikers leaked by French tourism company La Malle Postale

Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present

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