Transatlantic Cable Podcast (technology)

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with news that Okta has suffered a data breach from unknown attackers.  The attackers were able to get hold of sensitive HAR files. The 1Password breach was also related, but 1Password are stressing that sensitive user info was not affected. 

From there the team look at a story around Microsoft’s A.I tool integration into Teams, and Google’s update to Chrome, which means better privacy and security for all users.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 5:22am EDT

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with news that X has started a trial in selected countries, charging users $1 a year in order to access the platform. The official reason for the move is to cut down on bot activity, but some say that it’s a step too far.  From there, the team discuss a fascinating story around how some businesses have outsourced training A.I’s to workers, for pennies.

The final two stories look at a vulnerability in CISCO’s IOS XE software (classed as a 10 out of 10 for severity) and how hackers are already looking to leverage it, and another story around how scammers are using a fake emergency tool in order to spread malware.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 6:03am EDT

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with news that Sony have are the latest victim in the MoveIT vulnerability campaign. From there, the team discuss how NATO, the military alliance, was recently hit by a databreach.  

To wrap up, the team discuss the data leak at 23andMe, the DNA sequencing company, as well as how Fortnite is being leveraged by oil businesses. 

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Category:technology -- posted at: 7:55am EDT

We’re kicking off a mini-series on the Transatlantic Cable Podcast, where our crew dives into the world of critical infrastructure with the team from Industrial Control Systems (ICS) research team to talk about research, new developments and upcoming events.

The very first episode the team sit down with Evgeny Goncharov and Vladimir Dashchenko to talk about some of their latest research.  The first piece of a look at data for Industrial Control Systems for H1, whilst the second was a deep dive into upcoming Internet Of Things threats for 2023.  

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Category:technology -- posted at: 7:46am EDT

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with news that NFTs are pretty much value-less. Following that, the team discuss a recent story around Tom Hanks deepfakes flogging a dental plan. The two final stories include news around the recent Sony hack and, “is Google altering your search results?”

Also included in this week’s episode is a teaser to the upcoming ICS podcast, with special guests Evgeny Goncharov and Vladimir Dashchenko from the Kaspersky ICS team.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with talk around the crypto-exchange, JPEX and how they’re being investigated by local authorities. From there, discussion turns to an AI enabled backpack from Microsoft (yes, really), Spotify refusing to ban A.I generated music and fake celebrity nudes are being used to promote a popular shopping site.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 11:27am EDT

Episode 316 of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with news that Microsoft suffered at the hands of a data leak, this time a whopping 38TB (yes, terabytes). From there the team look at the recent ransomware attacks against Casino’s in the United States and news that a notorious hacker is trolling the F.B.I.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 10:58am EDT

Episode 315 of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with a possible U-turn from the British government and end-to-end encryption. From there discussion moves MGM resorts being hit by a cyber-attack. 

Following on from that, discussion moves to Microsoft’s odd decision to add pop-up ads for Edge into Windows and a supermarket in the UK had to recall a brand of snacks, as the website on the packaging led to a, shall we say, ‘not very child friendly’ website.

Also, there’s a discussion with David Emm, security researcher in GReAT about Q2 IT Threat Evolution report from Securelist.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 9:24am EDT

Episode 314 of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast starts with news that another the infamous Lapsu$ is now behind bars. The gang were responsible for some of the more audacious hacks of 2022, including Rock Star games, Uber and even Nvidia.  From there discussion moves to news that CLOP are continuing to distribute stolen data from their attacks.

To wrap up, the team look at publication from 404 Media which dives into the murky world of credit header theft and a stalkerware application dubbed ‘WebDetective’ was recently hacked, with all their server data being deleted. 

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Category:technology -- posted at: 9:45am EDT

In Episode 313 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast, the team look at a new supply-chain attack with the majority of victims being in the Hong Kong area along with news that Google have introduced their first ‘Quantum Resilient FIDO2 security key’ – something that sounds like it’s from a science fiction novel but is very much real and could be standard security practice in a few years’ time.

To wrap up the team look news that Duolingo has suffered a data breach, with over 2 million users data leaked, and a positive news story around Interpol – with the international service arresting 14 suspected cyber criminals, accused of stealing over $40 million in Africa.  

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Category:technology -- posted at: 5:27am EDT

 

In Episode 312 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast, we delve into how cybercriminals exploit hacked websites, particularly WordPress-based ones, for phishing. Discover their tactics, risks involved, and signs of such attacks. We also uncover phishers' strategies, from hacking sites to evading detection, along with concerns about AI hiring tools. Additionally, we discuss the rise of AI chatbots in HR, covering efficiency gains, bias concerns, legislative actions, and motivations behind their adoption. Lastly, we highlight a cyberattack on the UK's Electoral Commission in 2022, accessing voter data, raising privacy concerns despite no impact on electoral processes.

 

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Category:technology -- posted at: 9:51am EDT

 

We kick off Episode 311 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast by talking about how Mexican cartels are using the US government's CBP One app to help immigrants make their way through Mexico to the US borders. Then, we're heading over to Finland, where they've seen a crazy increase in ransomware attacks ever since they joined NATO. And hey, ever wondered why Google guzzled up a whopping 5.6 billion gallons of water last year? We've got the scoop on that too! Wrapping things up, we'll dive into the world of hacking, as a sneaky group of North Korean hackers managed to break into the computer networks of a major Russian missile developer.

 

·      Mexican cartels exploit US government's CBP One app

·      Finland sees fourfold spike in ransomware attacks since joining NATO, senior cyber official says

·      GOOGLE IS USING A FLABBERGASTING AMOUNT OF WATER ON AI

·      North Korean hackers breached top Russian missile maker

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Category:technology -- posted at: 7:42am EDT

The latest edition of the Transatlantic Cable begins with discussion around Elon Musk, Twitter X and WeChat – is Elon trying to pivot the social media app into an ‘everything app?’  From there, the team talk about the Home Office in the U.K looking into facial recognition technology for the retail sector.

To wrap up the team discuss two stories, the first around the Lazarus group being implicated in a recent crypto heist and the other around Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and a worm virus.  

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Category:technology -- posted at: 8:24am EDT

Welcome to a special bonus episode, brought to you from the gang behind the Transatlantic Cable. 


Join David & Jag as they chat to cybersecurity experts & leaders in the Asia-Pacific region about the latest cyber trends in the region. In addition to this, we learn about the upcoming APAC Cyber Insights webinar. 


The upcoming APAC Cyber Insights webinar on 6th September 2pm Singapore time, is a must-attend event for anyone interested in staying ahead in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. This event brings together industry leaders and cybersecurity experts to discuss the latest trends, as well as the latest approaches to combatting advanced attacks.
We look forward to seeing many of our viewers at the cyber insights event. Together we can be cyber resilient by strengthening our cybersecurity defences and protect against emerging threats.

You can register for the webinar here.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 4:16am EDT

The latest edition of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with worrying news around the Mastodon social network – from there the team discuss some A.I related news – the first story around World of Warcraft A.I generated news stories and the second around James Cameron’s thoughts on A.I.

To wrap up, the team discuss news around Apple’s decision to ‘slam’ the U.K’s upcoming surveillance-bill proposals.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 6:55am EDT

The latest edition of the Transatlantic Cable podcast focuses mostly on AI, with an opening salvo of stories, the first is news that the FTC are opening an investigation into Open AI and ChatGPT. From there, discussion moves to a worrying story around artificial intelligence and the recent writers and actors strikes. 

To wrap up, there are two stories, the first dedicated to AI and the growing voices raised against it and, would you use a facial recognition service if it meant less time waiting in line to board a train?  

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Category:technology -- posted at: 5:26am EDT

The latest edition of the Transatlantic Cable begins with news that a U.S judge has ruled that the United States government must limit its contact with social media networks. From there discussion moves to news that the U.K government is trying to push through new legislation to enable it to essentially break end-to-end encryption – privacy groups are, as you’d expect, concerned. 

The last two stories look at news around the ‘snooper’s charter in France and should parents hide their kids faces on social media – Mark Zuckerberg thinks so.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 7:26am EDT

The latest edition of the Transatlantic Cable begins with talk around a Microsoft data breach. However, details are thin on the ground and Microsoft are denying that there’s been a leak. From there talk moves to news around Google’s update to Chrome and a breaking story that centres around PornHub and the EU.  Lastly, the team talk about the recent changes to Twitter.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 5:54am EDT

The latest edition of the Transatlantic Cable begins with discussion around Android phones accidentally dialling emergency services in the U.K. From there, discussion moves to malware-laced malware games and law-makers in the U.S share concerns around Alphabet’s relaxing of ‘fake-news’ policies.

To wrap up the team look at discussions around A.I and jobs – is a machine really going to swipe your job? 

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Category:technology -- posted at: 4:15am EDT

Episode 304 kicks off with news that U.S government agencies are also affected by the recent CLOP gang as they’re also using the affected MOVEit software.  From there the team also discuss the most recent flaws in the MOVEit software and urge users to update. 

Following on from that, there’s an interview with Ghislaine Boddington about the newly released Fast Forward audio series from Kaspersky; Apple’s fight with Apples (yes, really) and the team wrap up with talk around OpenAI’s seemingly contradictory statements on AI regulation.

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Category:technology -- posted at: 10:04am EDT