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Darnley's Cyber Café

Darnley's Cyber Café

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Embark on a journey with us as we explore the realms of cybersecurity, IT security, business, news, technology, and the interconnected global geopolitical landscape. Tune in, unwind with your preferred cup of java (not script), and engage in thought-provoking discussions that delve into the dynamic evolution of the world around us.
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The Warfighter Simulation & Training podcast provides a glimpse into the fascinating future that is being built by militaries and government agencies around the world. The current convergence of emerging technologies brought together from key sectors will deliver an ever increasing force-multiplying benefit to the Warfighter, across all domains. Your hosts, two military veterans who, since leaving their respective services, have amassed over 20 years of experience, working with some of the m ...
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The Shephard Defence Podcast tells the stories of the defence industry, trends in military technology and the procurement programmes that get the kit into the hands of the warfighter. In a monthly news roundtable, Shephard Media’s team of international journalists and analysts take deep dives into defence issues, focusing on niche market sectors and looking at where the trends are heading. We also feature content developed by Shephard Studio in cooperation with our partners. If you work in t ...
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We didn’t get enough out of him the first time round, so Karl is back to dive a bit deeper into the challenges and opportunities around the FPV capability. And not least how FPV racing can support a lot of the lines of development required by militaries to successfully adopt this emerging technology. In a wide ranging conversation, we get down into…
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Episode 363 kicks off with a discussion around moderation on the popular messaging service, Telegram. From there the team move to discuss how one person managed to siphon off over $10 million from the likes of Spotify and Apple using bots to stream music. To wrap up the team discuss two stories, the first looking at how the Democrats in America are…
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In the Information Age, we're more connected than ever, with vast amounts of data at our fingertips. Yet, this same technology that empowers us also exposes us to crazy levels of misinformation and disinformation, spreading faster and further than ever before. Navigating this digital landscape means becoming more vigilant, and informed to separate …
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The Warfighter Podcast is back for very special mini-season looking at FPV (First Person View) drones and their impact in the modern battlefield. Even the most casual observer of recent conflicts will be aware of the impact that low-cost, consumer drones and home-built FPVs have been making across conflict zones. It’s likely that their impact is he…
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Episode 362 of the Kaspersky podcast kicks off with discussion around Brazil’s controversial decision to ban Elon Musk’s X platform. From there the team discuss a story from the BBC around the theft of a voice actors voice, which was used on an A.I platform. To wrap up the team discuss how scammers are looking to use sextortion tactics in order for…
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Episode 361 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news around the right to switch off in Australia. From there the team talk about privacy – specifically if you should have to pay to have online privacy. To wrap up, the team discuss how and why a popular game has attracted so much online attention. If you liked what you heard, please co…
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Episode 360 of the transatlantic cable podcast kicks off with news that Nvidia are on the receiving end of a class-action law-suit, alleging that they scraped YouTube videos without creators’ consent. From there, the team discuss news around Taylor Swift AI images being shared by Donald Trump and an additional story around how photography is quickl…
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Episode 359 kicks off with discussion around the recent riots in the U.K. and how the UK government is looking to leverage facial recognition to combat trouble makers. From there, the team discuss a strange story concerning how police forces in the U.S were able to locate a criminal via a lock-screen picture left at the scene of a crime. To wrap up…
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Microsoft faced a colossal global outage, impacting millions of users, businesses, and governments around the world. How could this happen? Is it a sign of impending doom for humanity? Find out more in this episode. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the lates…
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Episode 358 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with news of American Cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 getting duped by a North Korean hacker who successfully when through their HR checks and secured employment! Deepfake bullying being used by children on Snapchat. X/Twitter’s AI bot Grok is now reading your tweets, however there is a fix and we…
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Episode 357 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with news of the Telegram zero-day vulnerability that went unnoticed for 5 weeks, as well as further CrowdStrike woes with threat actors targeting companies with fake fixes. From there Ahmed & Jag go on to discuss a potential hacktivism hit on Disney in response to Disney’s embrace of AI, and…
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Episode 356 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast kicks off with news around the AT&T ‘mega-breach’. From there the team discuss two stories related to AI – the first looks at how AI is being used to help doctors detect early-onset Alzheimer’s; the team then talk about how K-Pop are looking to use artificial intelligence to write songs and create artw…
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Episode 355 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast begins with news that Ticketmaster’s recent data breach is creating more trouble for them than previously thought. Moving from Ticketmaster to TikTok, the next story covers a disturbing new trend on the social media platform, where a “mob attack led by middle schoolers” tormented teachers. To wrap up t…
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Episode 353 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with an ‘interesting’ story involving Microsoft, real-time software recording and sex-toy retailers. To go into more details would just be a spoiler. From there, the team talk about how Facebook are the next business to face EU’s DMA (Digital Market’s Act) legislation. To wrap up conversation…
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Episode 353 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news around ransomware attacks, both in the UK and the US. From there, the team discuss updates around the EU’s new DMA (Digital Market’s Act) and how Apple could be a test case for record fines, if they’re found to have abused their market position. To wrap up, the team look at how some…
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Episode 352 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with a story concerning generative AI and hackers, with the hackers taking the side of artists (or so it would seem.) From there discussion turns to the US surgeon general calling for ‘warning labels’ on social media, mainly in part due to the worrying rise in young people’s mental health. To…
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Episode 351 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast begins with discussion around Microsoft’s controversial ‘Recall’ feature. Following from there, news turns to discussion around Elon Musk’s frustration around Apple’s decision to include ChatGPT in the upcoming iOS 18. To wrap up, the team discuss two news stories. The first covers the arrest of 2 susp…
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Episode 350 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with surprising news that whilst Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and MidJourney are marketed aggressively, they’re not actually that popular with everyday folk – with just 2% of people in the UK saying they use Gen AI in their day. From there talk moves to news regarding two large data br…
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Episode 349 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with a discussion on Microsoft's newly announced Copilot+ feature for personal computers. This feature, touted to give PCs a "photographic memory," raises significant privacy concerns as it can log everything a user does by taking screenshots every few seconds. Privacy advocates fear the pote…
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We are pleased to invite two heavyweight guests for our final episode of the season. Coming out of the shadows, we speak to Matt Chuter - our sponsor at Babcock. We were keen to learn more about how the latest evolutions in the battlefield are shaping the Crucible Teams thinking about the future design for Army collective training. Matt also reflec…
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We kick off with news that Google plan to introduce a new AI tool to help detect if you’re being scammed in a phone call – a boon for those who fall prey to scams. From there the team discuss news that Scarlett Johansson isn’t best pleased about the likeness of ChatGPT’s new voice, which sounds eerily familiar to her own. To wrap up the team discus…
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Join Darnley on this episode as he picks apart the intricate world of app security with Google Play. Explore how Google Play attempts to safeguard its platform against malicious actors, ensuring a safe and secure environment for millions of users worldwide. Is Apple App Store better? Gain insights and learn tips into the evolving landscape of cyber…
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Episode 347 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast begins with news that Dell have been hit by a data breach, however details on the breach are scarce. Following that the team discuss another data breach, this time affecting Europol. To wrap up the team discuss two stories, the first around Spanish police pulling data on suspects from sources such as P…
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For the 346th episode of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast, Jag and I dive into a handful of stories that tie back to disinformation, privacy, people persisting, before ending with the WTF story of the week (and perhaps year). We kick things off discussing WhatsApp and encryption, but more importantly how the app’s boss understands that it …
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US Votes for Net Neutrality, Again. Tune in to this episode as Darnley delves into the critical topic of Net Neutrality. Explore why the FCC's stance seems to waver, unravel the backstory of net neutrality, and gain insights into its fundamental principles. Join us for a deep dive into this pivotal issue shaping the future of the internet. Click he…
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Episode 345 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with a story from the U.S, where a Pew survey suggested that most American’s feel that social media platforms have too much political power and influence. From there the team discuss news that ChatGPT can hack software vulnerabilities and the U.K becomes the first country in the world to ban …
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Thermonator is the first-ever flamethrower-wielding robot dog, latest advancement in smart home technology.. Why is this making headlines? In this episode, Darnley discusses the future of robotics, and why robots will revolutionize our daily life. From chores to companions, How Robotics are Reshaping the Modern Household and the risk they pose for …
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Episode 344 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that Grindr is being sued or sharing sensitive user data with third-parties. From there the team talk about news from the U.K, which shows that a third of 5-7 year old children already have their own mobile phones. To wrap up, the team talk about news that Meta AI is now inserting i…
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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity. Join us as we explore the looming threats that quantum technology poses to the foundations of digital security. We'll unravel how quantum computers could crack currently unbreakable encryption algorithms, potentially rendering sensitive data vulnerab…
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Episode 343 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast begins with news that Instagram is testing a tool to help tackle ‘sextortion’, or intimate image abuse. Following that, the team discuss how criminals are increasingly using A.I to defraud consumers out of their money. The last two stories look at X and ransomware. The first story focuses on how X is a…
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Phishing ahead: Navigating the future of cybersecurity. In this episode, Darnley discusses the past, present and future of phishing attacks. He shares his insights, tips, dos and don'ts on how to avoid the simple strategies of cyber criminals looking to make a quick buck out of fooling you. This is setting the stage for future social engeinnering a…
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Episode 342 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast focuses on political news this week, kicking off with a story that China is being accused of using AI-generated content, in order to sow discontent in the upcoming American election. From there the team look news that YouTube is being accused of complacent in blocking malicious videos advertisements in…
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Strap in. For our penultimate episode of the season we tackle what might seem like a simple question, but proves to be expansive - What does it mean to deliver realism in Training? We are joined by Anthony Pittman who, as well having a lengthy service in the British Army where he lived and breathed training, is currently the Director for Developmen…
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Episode 341 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that a data broker leak has revealed sensitive data about people who visited the infamous island. From there, the team discuss news that the UN peace keepers are being told to shore up their cyber-defences, after warnings that nation-state attackers are actively looking to target th…
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Episode 340 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that the EU is investigating META, Apple and Google for “uncompetitive practices”. Additionally, the US government has gone ahead and levelled a lawsuit against Apple, for what they see as “monopoly” behaviour with their hardware. To wrap up, the team discuss two stories, the first …
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Episode 339 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with news that several employees in TikTok were caught covertly spying on Forbes journalists. From there, the team talk about a new cooperation between governments to better tackle spyware and news that the FTC is looking at the upcoming Reddit IPO and AI training data. To close out the podca…
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Is this the end of TikTok? In this episode, Darnley explores the ramifications of the US Congress's choice to regulate TikTok, a Chinese-owned video application, due to concerns over national security threats. Will this decision potentially hamper the growth of other social media platforms? Is it a prudent step in safeguarding our privacy from fore…
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What happens after a municipality gets hacked? In this episode, Darnley discusses the fates of a city or town that gets hit with a ransomware. Who pays for it? How much damage does it really cause? What is the price to be paid post-breach? Why it is the citizens responsibility to hold their local governments accountable before it happens to them? C…
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Episode 338 of the Transatlantic Cable podcast kicks off with the story of the year (so far) as some people see it – the Kate Middleton / photoshop mix ups. Is it really as big a deal as some believe it to be, or is it just a silly mistake? From there the team discuss news that South Korea have developed a tool to help scan images for deepfakes, bu…
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In this special episode of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast, we engage in a thoughtful conversation with guests Genie Gan and Ekaterina Burdova about the pivotal topic of Women in Technology, coinciding with the celebration of International Women’s Day. Throughout the episode, the panel delves into various aspects of empowering women in STEM fields,…
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Episode 336 of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast begins with news that Tumblr and WordPress are set to begin selling user data for AI training. From there the team talk about META’s decision to begin helping assist the EU in combatting fake news and disinformation on their platforms. To wrap up, the team talk about LockBit’s resurgence and a truly bi…
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Do Space and Cybersecurity mix? In this "off the mic" episode of Space and Cybersecurity, Darnley talks about the importance of protecting our space assets against cyber threats and why it is already being threatened. With space tourism taking off, the war spilling into everyones lives, how will this affect our space exploration? Will this war star…
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It's 2024, why would business move away from the cloud? Yet they are In this episode, we discuss the reasons why organizations are moving away from the cloud, the challenges faced by using cloud solutions and why On-Premise solutions are becoming the more affordable option. So why is Cloud computing becoming expensive today? Listen here. Click here…
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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’ AI picture issues. Following that, the team wrap up with two stories, the first around Air Canada’s chatbot giving incorrect refu…
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We’re coming back to our favourite topic - how do we get innovative ideas off the ground and into the market for exploitation by the frontline. In past episodes we’ve discussed the ‘Valley of Death’ and the challenge described in the book ‘Crossing the Chasm’. This episode we speak to Owen Thompson, who deals with this every day in his role as CEO …
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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 discuss news that the Canadian government is set to take action against devices such as Flipper Zero, in an apparent fight against cri…
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Neuralink is a company that aims to have a brain-computer interface that can unlock human potential. In this podcast, Darnley discusses this technology, how it is supposed to help humanity, and how to prepare ourselves for having all our brains connected to the internet. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe no…
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This week the Warfighter Podcast takes a small tangent - it’s not all running around with a dagger between our teeth. We are pleased to welcome Sae Schatz, who has an extremely diverse career so far, formerly serving as the Director of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, a published author and expert in learning sciences. Before joi…
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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 around illicit AI generated Taylor Swift images. From there the team discuss two final stories, the first around a virus that was…
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In this riveting episode, we delve into the investigations and confrontations shaping the landscape of US governance and national security. The US Senate's inquiry into Chinese government interference in critical infrastructure sends shockwaves through the political corridors, igniting debates on safeguarding national interests against foreign infl…
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