The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #291

The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #291

Author: Kaspersky March 23, 2023 Duration: 45:48

Episode 291 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with news around OpenAI's recent decision to reduce the amount of information it's sharing about how ChatGPT is trained, causing some to worry that it's no longer as open as originally designed. 

From there discussion moves to a recent story around the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) in America and hackers looking to leverage DEA's internal toolset.  Following that, news around hacked crypto ATMs and a new story from Securelist around  a newly discovered APT group, CommonMagic. 

This episode also includes a discussion with Susi O'Neil from Kaspersky's Brand Activation Studio to talk about their upcoming audio mini-series called "Insight Story." The series aims to help business leaders better understand digital tech such as AI, Metaverse and much more.  To listen to episode one, you can tune in here

If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. 

·        OpenAI co-founder on company's past approach to openly sharing research: 'We were wrong'

·        Inside the DEA Tool Hackers Allegedly Used to Extort Targets

·        General Bytes Bitcoin ATMs hacked using zero-day, $1.5M stolen

·        Bad magic: new APT found in the area of Russo-Ukrainian conflict


Tune into the Transatlantic Cable Podcast from Kaspersky for a direct line to the front lines of digital security. This isn't just a rundown of headlines; it's a deep, analytical conversation where the company's own security experts break down the latest cyber threats, business risks, and technology news that impacts everyone from IT professionals to everyday users. You'll hear candid discussions that dissect how attacks happen, why they matter, and what you can actually do about them. The focus extends beyond mere computer and smartphone protection to consider the broader business and societal implications of trends in malware, data privacy, and online fraud. Each episode of this podcast translates complex technical developments into actionable intelligence, offering clear advice grounded in real-world experience. For anyone looking to understand the evolving digital landscape, the Transatlantic Cable Podcast provides an essential, authoritative perspective on securing our connected lives.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Transatlantic Cable Podcast
Podcast Episodes
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #335 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:01
Episode 335 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with news that Apple are already preparing for a post-quantum world with their latest iMessage update. From there the team discuss criticism around Google's 'woke'…
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #334 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:02
In today's episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast, the team look at news that companies at the fore-front of generative AI are looking to 'take action' on deceptive AI in upcoming elections. From there, the team disc…
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #333 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:06
Episode 333 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast dives into news that a site called 'OnlyFakes' is offering deepfake photo ID – the team also stay on the AI bandwagon with the next story which talks about the recent furore…
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #332 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:39
Episode 332 of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that, after the recent AI generated sketch, George Carlin's estate has decided to pursue legal matters against the creators. From there, discus…
The Transatlantic Cable Podcast #331 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:23
Episode 331 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news regarding "the mother of all data breaches", consisting of some 26 billion (yes, really) user names. From there the team discuss fake Biden robocalls and…
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #330 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:54
Episode 330 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks things off with talk around the potential for A.I poisoning, which could allow malicious actors to turn AI chatbots into 'sleeper agents'. From there the team talk abo…
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #329 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:39
The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with Stuxnet – yes, after 20 plus years, we're still talking about the infamous malware. From there, the team discuss news that artists and journalists are…
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #328 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:16
The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that the EU are the next major governmental body to impose AI regulations, as countries around the world race to stay ahead of the technology. Fro…
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #327 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:02
The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that hackers are paying to gain access to hotel booking[.]com portals. The hack is apparently so lucrative, they're now advertising for access on…
The Transatlantic Cable podcast #326 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:19
The latest episode of the Transatlantic Cable podcast begins with news that General Electric are investigating claims of a data breach, found it was found that an attacker was selling access to the business for just $500…