The Supply Chain Attack Nobody Checked For

Update: 2025-12-25

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Chris and Hector break down a string of stories that show how fragile modern cyber defenses really are. From a malicious open source package quietly stealing WhatsApp messages, to a senior government official failing a counterintelligence polygraph, to nationwide ATM jackpotting tied to organized crime, the conversation moves fast and gets blunt.

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The Supply Chain Attack Nobody Checked For

Chris Tarbell & Hector Monsegur

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The Supply Chain Attack Nobody Checked For

Chris Tarbell & Hector Monsegur

The Supply Chain Attack Nobody Checked For