Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 272

Episode 272 looks at Kanye West & Parler, crimeware gangs using nation-state malware and gaming!

Episode 272 looks at Kanye West & Parler, crimeware gangs using nation-state malware and gaming!

Episode 272 of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with a report into gaming and gamers’ attitudes towards everything from work/gaming balance to cheating – if you’re interested in the gaming space, be sure to check it out. After that, the team discuss the recent news that Kanye West (aka: Ye) is purchasing the controversial social platform, Parler.

After those stories, discussion moves onto an interesting story around the hunt for Wikipedia’s disinformation moles – a fascinating story that is well worth checking out. To wrap up, the team talk about a story from The Register looking at how crime gangs are now able to leverage nation-state malware thanks to leaks and hacks, and defenders such as banks need to shore up their defences.

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