social media
Ensuring High Availability and Resilience in the ‘Everything App’ Era
This critical shift of social media apps becoming “mission-critical” everything apps requires a different approach when it comes to resiliency. ...
No, Elon — X DDoS was NOT by Ukraine
X marks the botnet: Outage outrage was a Ukrainian cyberattack, implies our favorite African billionaire comedy villain ...
UK’s Secret Apple Backdoor Request, AI Chatbots Used For Stalking
In this episode, we discuss the UK government’s demand for Apple to create a secret backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act and its potential global implications on ...
TikTok’s Project Clover Evolves With PETs, Data Access Controls
The popular and controversial Chinese social media app TikTok is pushing forward with Project Clover, a €12 billion, 10-year initiative aimed at bolstering the protection of European user data ...
Trump U-Turn: TikTok’s On-Again/Off-Again U.S. Ban
Not For You: “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” shouldn’t be enforced, orders President Trump ...
Meta Ditches Fact-Checking for Community Notes, RedNote and the TikTok Ban
In this episode, we explore Meta’s recent decision to replace traditional fact-checking with community notes and its potential impact on misinformation. We also discuss the implications of a TikTok ban in the ...
2025 Prediction 1: The Rise In Physical Threats To Corporate Executives Will Continue In 2025
On January 7, we published a press release to share our five predictions for cybersecurity in 2025. Over the next few weeks, we’ll publish a blog series that provides additional commentary on ...
Holiday Cheer or Cyber Fear? Essential Tips to Avoid Holiday Social Media Scams
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and generosity. Unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for cybercriminals to exploit the festive spirit through various scams, especially on social media. As ...
Australia Bans Social Media for Kids, Holiday Vishing Scams
In this episode, we discuss Australia’s new legislation banning social media for users under 16 and its potential impact. Our hosts also explore the issue of vishing (voicemail phishing), why it’s escalating, ...
Why It’s Time to Leave Twitter
In episode 355, Tom discusses his decision to deactivate his Twitter accounts due to privacy concerns with Twitter’s new AI policy and changes in the blocking features. He outlines the steps for ...
