Smashing Security A gag order backfires, and a snail mail ransom demand
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Mar 12, 2025 A legal battle surrounding a healthcare giant ignites the Streisand Effect, showing how attempts to silence information can backfire spectacularly. Meanwhile, a ransomware gang takes an odd turn, trading dark web tactics for old-school mail scams. The hosts dive into the evolving landscape of corporate accountability, warning about the latest deceitful strategies employed by criminals. Additionally, the intriguing language of elite education exposes barriers to understanding, and the captivating series 'Severance' sparks debates about the separation of work and life.
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Streisand Effect Origin
- Barbra Streisand attempted to suppress a photo of her mansion, leading to the Streisand Effect.
- Ironically, the photo was part of a coastal erosion project, not paparazzi.
FreeHour App Incident
- Four students responsibly disclosed a security flaw in a Maltese student app, FreeHour.
- The CEO called the police, leading to their arrest and a public backlash, highlighting miscommunication.
HCRG Gag Order
- UK healthcare giant HCRG threatened journalists reporting on their ransomware attack.
- The US-based journalist, Dissent Doe, refused to comply with the UK court injunction.