The Transatlantic Cable podcast #313

The Transatlantic Cable podcast #313

Author: Kaspersky August 24, 2023 Duration: 20:52

In Episode 313 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast, the team look at a new supply-chain attack with the majority of victims being in the Hong Kong area along with news that Google have introduced their first 'Quantum Resilient FIDO2 security key' – something that sounds like it's from a science fiction novel but is very much real and could be standard security practice in a few years' time.

To wrap up the team look news that Duolingo has suffered a data breach, with over 2 million users data leaked, and a positive news story around Interpol – with the international service arresting 14 suspected cyber criminals, accused of stealing over $40 million in Africa.  

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