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Proxyjacking: The Latest Cybercriminal Side Hustle

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Proxyjacking: The Latest Cybercriminal Side Hustle (PDF, 7.92MB)Last updated: 16 Nov, 2023
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  • SANS HackFest Summit 2023
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Allen West
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Allen West

Allen West is a Security Researcher on Akamai's Security Intelligence Response Team who loves investigating threats and building tools.

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