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The 404 Media Podcast

The Worst Telecom Breach Ever

Jul 17, 2024
AI industry expert Emanuel discusses the shocking AT&T breach and its implications. He also delves into the impact of JD Vance on the AI industry. The conversation covers phone metadata risks, face selling for fraud, and Vance's controversial book 'Hillbilly Elegy'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hackers targeted 'nearly all' AT&T customers' call and text records, raising significant privacy concerns.
  • JD Vance's potential VP role poses fears of AI industry political influence, impacting future policies and industry impacts.

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Hackers Steal AT&T Customer Data

Nearly all AT&T customers had their text and call records stolen by hackers, accessing metadata of messages. This breach, reminiscent of NSA disclosures, raises significant privacy concerns.

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