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The podcast that tells true stories about the people making and breaking our digital world. We take listeners into the world of cyber and intelligence without all the techie jargon. Every Tuesday and Friday, former NPR investigations correspondent Dina Temple-Raston and the team draw back the curtain on ransomware attacks, mysterious hackers, and the people who are trying to stop them.
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May 10, 2024 • 10min
129. Mic Drop: LockbitSupp tells us: UK and US have got the wrong guy
LockBitSupp, head of the LockBit cybercrime operation, denies being the Russian national charged with hacking by the U.S., U.K., and Australia. He predicts more attacks and discusses the controversies surrounding the allegations.

May 7, 2024 • 26min
128. Taking aim at Democracy: Russia’s Doppelgänger gang isn’t just targeting elections anymore
Exploring the tactics of Russian-backed group Doppelganger targeting elections and institutions. Uncovering deceptive tactics of disinformation networks, AI tools combating deep fakes. Weekly roundup includes cybersecurity stories on cryptocurrency CEO sentencing, election disinformation investigation, healthcare ransomware attack, and money laundering charges updates.

May 3, 2024 • 10min
127. Mic Drop: NSC’s Neuberger on mitigating cyber attacks: ‘We should be using an operational approach’
The White House's top cyber official discusses setting minimum cybersecurity standards for industry and involving ordinary people to make products secure. Topics include blending cybersecurity with physical security, regulating big tech, and implementing a global certification program for cybersecurity products.

Apr 30, 2024 • 25min
126. The future of robotics from MIT’s "Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Labs Alliances" podcast
MIT robotics researcher Daniela Rus discusses the future of robotics, from making cookies with Bakebot to medical procedures using robotic pills. They explore advancements in soft robotics, exoskeleton technology, integrating AI, and the demand for robotic expertise in various industries.

Apr 26, 2024 • 10min
125. Mic Drop: The problem with the Nigerian economy has nothing to do with crypto
Exploring Nigeria's economic struggles, the impact of oil price crash, government restrictions leading to reliance on cryptocurrencies like Binance, Binance executives' detention, currency value manipulation, and economic mismanagement issues.

Apr 23, 2024 • 30min
124. The company man: US response to Nigeria’s detention of former IRS crypto investigator rankles federal agents
Former IRS investigator Tigran Gambaryan is detained in Nigeria, causing confusion with his employer Binance. The podcast discusses cryptocurrency influencer plea deals, regulatory battles, and US response to Gambaryan's detention. It explores misunderstandings in crypto enforcement, lack of assistance from US officials, and challenges faced by individuals abroad. Also touches on tech giants complying with country laws and a retired robot Atlas.

Apr 19, 2024 • 10min
123. Mic Drop: China seeks a Great Leap Forward in cyber
Former MI6 director Nigel Inkster discusses China's evolving cyber operations, analyzing Chinese hackers, tech innovations, data collection tactics, election meddling strategies, cybersecurity tactics, and disinformation campaigns targeting Western societies.

Apr 16, 2024 • 25min
122. The UK-US unmasked a giant Chinese cyber operation but forgot one thing: to tell many of its victims
US and UK uncover massive Chinese cyber operation but fail to notify victims. IPAC addresses Chinese threats, political response, and cyber attacks. Chinese state hackers target I-Pak critical of China. Renewal of Section 702, Russian hacking, and Cares Olympics discussed. French cybersecurity agency raises concerns about Paris Olympics cyber attacks.

Apr 12, 2024 • 7min
121. Mic Drop: A unusual peek inside a North Korean malware lab
Cybersecurity expert Tom Hegel provides insights into North Korea's unconventional malware testing methods, focusing on their 'smash-and-grab' approach to cyber attacks. The podcast sheds light on North Korean hacking groups' unique tactics, rushed deployment of malware, and creative yet error-prone strategies, contrasting them with traditional threat actors.

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Apr 9, 2024 • 24min
120. North Korea’s ScarCruft gang is behind some very crafty phishin’ campaigns
Discover the secretive world of North Korean hackers ScarCruft and their crafty phishing campaigns targeting journalists, dissidents, and cybersecurity experts. Explore their intricate tactics, social engineering skills, and potential diplomatic implications. Learn about cybersecurity partnerships, journalist security, privacy legislation, and FTC actions against online scams.


