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Telecom Hacks, Ransomware Fallout, Encrypted Chats, and a Diss Track Challenge

Telecom Hacks, Ransomware Fallout, Encrypted Chats, and a Diss Track Challenge

Update: 2024-12-12
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This week on Hacker And The Fed former FBI agent Chris Tarbell and ex-black hat hacker Hector Monsegur discuss the largest U.S. telecom hack in history attributed to Chinese state-sponsored attackers, the FBI’s surprising push for encrypted communications, and the takedown of an encrypted messaging service used by criminals. They also tackle the bankruptcy of vodka giant Stoli following a devastating ransomware attack and share actionable advice for cybersecurity resilience.

Send HATF your questions at questions@hackerandthefed.com.

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Telecom Hacks, Ransomware Fallout, Encrypted Chats, and a Diss Track Challenge

Telecom Hacks, Ransomware Fallout, Encrypted Chats, and a Diss Track Challenge

Chris Tarbell & Hector Monsegur