Alleged Bitcoin crook faces 5 years after SEC's X account pwnedgo.theregister.com - The incident involving the US Securities and Exchange Commission's X account revealed that the account was compromised through a SIM swapping attack, where Eric Council Jr and unnamed accomplices alle... Show more
Oct 17, 2024
Initial Disclosure
Alabama Man Arrested for SEC Account Takeover that Manipulated Bitcoin Pricesthecyberexpress.com - The arrest of Eric Council Jr. in connection with the January 2024 SEC account takeover reveals new details about the use of a SIM swap attack and a fabricated message to manipulate Bitcoin prices. Co... Show more
Additional Report
FBI arrest Alabama man suspected of hacking SEC's X accountbleepingcomputer.com - The arrest of Eric Council has unveiled a significant detail about the January 9, 2024 incident where the SEC's X account was compromised - the attack was executed through a SIM swap, with Council and... Show more
Organization Details
Organization Size
4500
HQ Location
Washington, D.C.
Industry
Governments
Security Stack used by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at time of breach (best approximation) Why?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a federal agency established to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. Founded on June 6, 1934, during the aftermath of the 1929 Wall Street Crash, it was created through the Securities ... Show more