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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.
Latest episodes
Jul 26, 2024 • 9min
151. Mic Drop: Embattled LockBit leader: ‘Now I want to create even more noise’
Leader of LockBit, one of the biggest ransomware gangs, discusses rebuilding after crackdown. Exploring takedown of key figures and challenges in the dark web hacking community. Defiant leader shares plans for new platform despite adversity.
Jul 23, 2024 • 18min
150. SPECIAL FEATURE: 'The Hack' from An Arm and a Leg
The podcast delves into the aftermath of the hack on Change Healthcare, highlighting the impact on providers and the healthcare system. It discusses insurance claim backlogs, cybersecurity measures, and United Health Group's acquisition attempts. Additionally, they explore the Biden administration's antitrust lawsuits and their effects on consumer protection.
Jul 19, 2024 • 10min
149. Mic Drop: China seeks a Great Leap Forward in cyber
Former MI6 director Nigel Inkster discusses China's aggressive cyber operations, drawing parallels with Russian tactics. The podcast explores China's cyber capabilities, data collection practices, election meddling, and disinformation campaigns, shedding light on their goal of becoming a cyber superpower.
Jul 16, 2024 • 19min
148. They’re just hackers, living off the land
Exploring 'Living off the Land' attacks on industrial systems, hackers leveraging existing network components without leaving traces. Discussion on SCADA systems' vulnerability and indictment regarding remote control software. Russian hackers targeting Ukrainian power grid with cyber attacks and the intersection of missile strikes and cyber attacks in Ukraine.
Jul 12, 2024 • 10min
147. Mic Drop: The problem with the Nigerian economy has nothing to do with crypto
Exploring the Nigerian economy beyond crypto, experts analyze economic mismanagement issues. Insights on complex economy from Feiyi Fawahimni. Impact of policy, oil prices, inflation on Nigeria. Nigerians use crypto to circumvent govt controls. Nigeria shifts to market-driven exchange rate, leading to increased crypto use.
Jul 9, 2024 • 34min
146. SPECIAL FEATURE: 'Modi's India' from Understood
Mumbai-based journalist Salimah Shivji explores the rise of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his journey from poverty to power, his strategy in leveraging violence for political gain, and the historical context of India post-independence. The podcast delves into the Gujarat riots of 2002, the construction of the temple in Ayodhya, and Modi's controversial rise to prominence as a global leader.
Jul 5, 2024 • 11min
145. Mic Drop: Could an analysis of sound help save the Jaguar in Costa Rica?
Learn how sound analysis technology is being used to protect endangered Jaguars in Costa Rica from poachers. Discover the innovative approach of using hidden microphones and AI to detect gunshots in the jungle. Explore the possibilities of utilizing machine learning to combat poaching for more effective conservation efforts in the future.
Jul 2, 2024 • 24min
144. Generative AI: Is it creative or just copying the rest of us?
Explore the legal battles between human creators and generative AI models, diving into unauthorized use of artwork, challenges with AI-generated pieces, and the intersection of AI and copyright law. Learn how artists are fighting back and leveraging AI for innovative art creation.
Jun 28, 2024 • 9min
143. Mic Drop: Bellingcat’s Eliot Higgins wants to change the relationship you have with information.
Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, discusses how open source investigations helped uncover the truth behind MH17 crash and Russian involvement in Ukraine. He emphasizes empowering individuals with truth amid a sea of misinformation, calling for a shift in how we engage with information online.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 27min
142. Meet Antibot4Navalny: the mysterious researchers exposing Russia’s war on truth.
A small but mighty group of anonymous researchers, Antibot4Navalny, expose Russian disinformation campaigns. They uncover fake accounts impersonating celebrities to discredit support for Ukraine, reveal intricate details about Russian disinformation networks like the Matryoshka campaign, and collaborate with institutions and the US government to counter misinformation.
