Transatlantic Cable Podcast

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245 episodes

The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #340

Episode 340 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that the EU is investigating META, Apple and Google for “uncompetitive practices”. Additionally, the US government has gone ahead and levelled a lawsuit against Apple, for what they see as “monopoly” behaviour with their hardware. To wrap up, the team discuss two stories, the first around China and UK government hacking concerns and how age-verification for adult sites could actually be a bad thing in the long run. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

37m
Mar 27
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #339

Episode 339 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that several employees in TikTok were caught covertly spying on Forbes journalists. From there, the team talk about a new cooperation between governments to better tackle spyware and news that the FTC is looking at the upcoming Reddit IPO and AI training data. To close out the podcast, the team discuss news that ‘at least 900’ websites built using Google’s FireBase cloud database may be leaking sensitive user data. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __  

23m
Mar 20
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #338

Episode 338 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with the story of the year (so far) as some people see it – the Kate Middleton / photoshop mix ups. Is it really as big a deal as some believe it to be, or is it just a silly mistake?  From there the team discuss news that South Korea have developed a tool to help scan images for deepfakes, but will it be useful enough to be of any use? Additionally, the team talk about the Play ransomware gang and will GDPR shut down WorldCoin?  If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

25m
Mar 12
Transatlantic Cable podcast #337

In this special episode of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast, we engage in a thoughtful conversation with guests Genie Gan and Ekaterina Burdova about the pivotal topic of Women in Technology, coinciding with the celebration of International Women’s Day.  Throughout the episode, the panel delves into various aspects of empowering women in STEM fields, touching on strategies for governmental and academic institutions to foster greater female participation, community-driven initiatives aimed at providing support and encouragement, and corporate measures to promote gender diversity and create inclusive workplaces. Additionally, the discussion explores the influence of media representation, citing examples like "The Queen’s Gambit" and its impact on shaping perceptions of female protagonists in male-dominated spheres.  Emphasizing the significance of representation for aspiring female leaders, the guests also discuss ways to serve as role models for young girls interested in pursuing careers in technology. Furthermore, the conversation highlights the importance of mentoring programs in women's professional development, as well as the challenges and strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life-family-education balance. Ultimately, the episode aims to challenge myths surrounding women in tech and inspire meaningful change within the industry.

42m
Mar 08
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #336

Episode 336 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast begins with news that Tumblr and WordPress are set to begin selling user data for AI training. From there the team talk about META’s decision to begin helping assist the EU in combatting fake news and disinformation on their platforms.  To wrap up, the team talk about LockBit’s resurgence and a truly bizarre Wi-Fi password scanning tool. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

26m
Mar 06
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #335

Episode 335 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with news that Apple are already preparing for a post-quantum world with their latest iMessage update. From there the team discuss criticism around Google’s ‘woke’ AI picture issues.  Following that, the team wrap up with two stories, the first around Air Canada’s chatbot giving incorrect refund advice to a customer, and a spoon-bending magician says he was paid to create a fake Biden robocall. If you like what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

34m
Feb 28
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #333

In today’s episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast, the team look at news that companies at the fore-front of generative AI are looking to ‘take action’ on deceptive AI in upcoming elections. From there, the team discuss news that the Canadian government is set to take action against devices such as Flipper Zero, in an apparent fight against criminal activity.  To wrap up, the team discuss news that international police agencies have taken down LockBit – the infamous ransomware gang. Additionally, the team discuss a bizarre story around Artificial Intelligence, blue aliens and job applications – yes, really. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

30m
Feb 21
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #333

Episode 333 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast dives into news that a site called ‘OnlyFakes’ is offering deepfake photo ID – the team also stay on the AI bandwagon with the next story which talks about the recent furore around illicit AI generated Taylor Swift images. From there the team discuss two final stories, the first around a virus that was released onto the Valhiem gaming Discord channels, causing havoc as it was spread. The final story looks at a recent Interpol campaign, dubbed ‘Operation Synergia,’ which resulted in 31 arrests and over 1,300 C2 (command and control) servers being taken down. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

28m
Feb 07
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #332

Episode 332 of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that, after the recent AI generated sketch, George Carlin’s estate has decided to pursue legal matters against the creators.  From there, discussion turns to Mozilla’s worry about Apple’s new browser rules and British law makers question the legality of live facial recognition. To wrap up, the team discuss news around the recent 23andMe data breach.  If you like what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

38m
Jan 31
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #331

Episode 331 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news regarding “the mother of all data breaches”, consisting of some 26 billion (yes, really) user names. From there the team discuss fake Biden robocalls and a swearing customer chatbot. To wrap up, the team talk about the latest craze sweeping the gaming world – PalWorld. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

26m
Jan 25
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #330

Episode 330 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks things off with talk around the potential for A.I poisoning, which could allow malicious actors to turn AI chatbots into ‘sleeper agents’. From there the team talk about eBay and a truly bizarre story involving spiders, cockroaches and death threats, as well as China’s crackdown on casino’s, which has led to an underground boom in crypto-casinos. If you like what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

38m
Jan 18
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #329

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with Stuxnet – yes, after 20 plus years, we’re still talking about the infamous malware. From there, the team discuss news that artists and journalists are looking to collectively sue OpenAI around copyright theft – let’s see how that turns out. To wrap up, the team discuss fake news on Twitter X via stolen gold-check mark accounts. If you like what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

31m
Jan 11
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #328

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that the EU are the next major governmental body to impose AI regulations, as countries around the world race to stay ahead of the technology. From there, the team discuss news that the BBC were able to make a version of ChatGPT which was capable of writing spam and phishing emails.  From there the team discuss Securelist’s story of the year: Generative A.I and it’s impact on cyber-security. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

29m
Dec 14, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #327

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that hackers are paying to gain access to hotel booking[.]com portals. The hack is apparently so lucrative, they’re now advertising for access on the dark web. Additionally, the team discuss new content restriction laws being discussed in the U.K, with news that photo I.D may be required to access certain sites. Additionally, this week the team sat down with Vidit Gujrathi, Chess grandmaster and Maher Yamout, Lead Security Researcher at Kaspersky to talk about Chess, cyber-security and how the two are more connected than you might think. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

50m
Dec 06, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #326

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast begins with news that General Electric are investigating claims of a data breach, found it was found that an attacker was selling access to the business for just $500.  From there, the team discuss how U.S police forces are returning $9 million in seized crypto assets back to victims of ‘pig butchery’ scams.  To wrap up the team discuss how to stay safe online with tools like Duck Duck Go and Brave and they also sit down with David Emm to discuss APT predictions for 2024. If you like what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

42m
Nov 29, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #325

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with two stories around, you guessed it: Artificial Intelligence. To kick things off, the team discuss news that YouTube are testing a tool, allowing selected users to create audio from musicians. The second story focuses on YouTube’s decision to force creators to label when AI content is used in their videos.  Following that, the team also look at an insightful story around hacking and drug smuggling and how QR codes were (once again) leveraged by criminals in order to dupe victims out of their cash. If you like what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

31m
Nov 22, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #324

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with META (aka, Facebook and Instagram) will now require political advertisers to mark when they use deepfakes. From there, the team discuss how META and Google are being sued for “spying” in Irish courts.  To wrap up the team discuss two final stories – the first around the Royal ransomware gang siphoning off over $200M in ransom payments and the second on the recent cyber-attack against DP World – a port operator in Australia. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

31m
Nov 16, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable podcast episode 323

The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with news that fans of the Bored Ape Yacht Club reported severe eye burn from a recent event held in Hong Kong. From there the team discuss how to store your bitcoin passwords on VHS cassettes and how AI could potentially be used for ill-gotten gains on the stock market. The team close by discussing how a small town in America has connected all their CCTV cameras into one giant surveillance tool – and it has some privacy advocates concerned. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

38m
Nov 09, 2023
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 322

  In this episode, we cover Australia's SBS allowing ad opt-outs on its streaming service, exploring SBS's multilingual history and its ad-funded model. We then dive into the use of emojis in passwords, discussing their pros and cons. The podcast also delves into Meta's announcement of an ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. Wrapping up, we discuss the increasing resemblance of long AI conversations with ChatGPT to the interactions depicted in the movie "Her." Join us for this tech-packed episode!   If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.   ·      Meta to offer ad-free subscription in Europe in bid to keep tracking other users ·      Australian video-streamer lets users opt out of ads for burgers, booze, and betting ·      Life-hack of the day: emoji passwords ·      People are speaking with ChatGPT for hours, bringing 2013’s Her closer to reality  

35m
Nov 02, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast - SAS Edition!

In this special edition of the Transatlantic Cable, we sat down with Igor I. Kuznetsov, Director of Global Research & Analysis Team to talk about Operation Triangulation, including: How Kaspersky researchers found the intrusion Why was Triangulation so bad? Who were targeted by the attack? If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. 

9m
Oct 26, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #321

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. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

21m
Oct 25, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #320

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. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

33m
Oct 19, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #319

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.  If you like what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

22m
Oct 11, 2023
ICS and IoT – A Special Podcast Series -Episode 1

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.   If you’d like to hear more about this, be sure to subscribe. __ __

31m
Oct 06, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #318

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. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

30m
Oct 05, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #317

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. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

32m
Sep 27, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #316

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. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

30m
Sep 20, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #315

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. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. __ __

46m
Sep 14, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #314

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.  If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

27m
Aug 30, 2023
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #313

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.   If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing.  __ __

20m
Aug 24, 2023