Dina Temple-Raston

It would seem that hackers today can do just about anything they want - from turning on the cellphone in your pocket to holding your life's work hostage. Cyber criminals today have more sophisticated tools, have learned to work collaboratively around the world and have found innovative ways to remain deep undercover in the internet's shadows. This episode, we shine a light into those shadows to see the world from the perspectives of both cybercrime victims and perpetrators. First we meet mother-daughter duo Alina and Inna Simone, who tell us about being held hostage by criminals who have burrowed into their lives from half a world away. Along the way we learn about the legally sticky spot that unwitting accomplices like Will Wheeler find themselves in. Then reporter and author Joseph Menn tells us about the surprisingly lucrative professional hacker structure in places throughout the former Soviet Union. Finally, the co-creator of one of the most notorious online marketplaces to ever exist speaks to us and NPR cyber-crime expert Dina Temple-Raston about how a young suburban Boy Scout can turn into a world renowned black hat hacker. Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at Radiolab.org/donate.Radiolab is on YouTube! Catch up with new episodes and hear classics from our archive. Plus, find other cool things we did in the past — like miniseries, music videos, short films and animations, behind-the-scenes features, Radiolab live shows, and more. Take a look, explore and subscribe!

In this podcast, host Dina Temple-Raston discusses cyber in 2023. Topics include the rise of Lockbit ransomware, cybersecurity measures, cyber attacks on Ukraine, AI's impact on cybersecurity, and the risks of increasing connectivity and automation.

Dina Temple-Raston, a savvy host and managing editor of Click Here, dives into the turbulent narrative of TikTok in the U.S. The conversation explores the national security fears linked to the app and the ongoing legal battles surrounding its parent company, ByteDance. Dina examines the cultural identity struggles faced by users, especially regarding the Uyghur crisis, and highlights youthful activism on the platform. She also discusses the implications of foreign ownership of social media and the complex future of data privacy in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Dina Temple-Raston, host of the Click Here podcast and a cybersecurity expert, dives into the escalating cyber warfare tactics of China and Russia. She details China’s strategic hacking aimed at geopolitical advantages, particularly the alarming activities of the Volt Typhoon group infiltrating U.S. infrastructure. The conversation also uncovers Russia's interference in elections and the response of international law enforcement against cybercrime. With a focus on the evolving strategies of these global threats, Dina highlights serious implications for international security.

Dina Temple-Raston, NPR's investigative correspondent known for her in-depth research, dives into the SolarWinds cyberattack orchestrated by Russian hackers. She reveals how a routine software update became a Trojan horse for infiltrating top U.S. agencies and major corporations. The discussion highlights the sophisticated backdoor techniques used, the extensive planning behind the attack, and the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity practices. Temple-Raston shares insights from her months of investigation, shedding light on a breach that shook national security.