Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 12/14 – The “10-out-of-10” US Treasury/SolarWinds Hack
Dec 14, 2020
A massive cyberattack linked to Russian hackers targets the U.S. Treasury, raising alarms over security vulnerabilities. Pornhub removes millions of unverified videos in a crackdown on illicit content. Amazon unveils its self-driving taxi, Zoox, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation. The tech IPO market raises eyebrows, with discussions hinting at a potential bubble. Meanwhile, speculations swirl around Jony Ive possibly taking the helm at Ferrari after a leadership shakeup. It's a whirlwind of tech intrigues and industry shifts!
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US Treasury Hack
- Hackers attacked the U.S. Treasury and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, leading to a National Security Council meeting.
- The attack is believed to be linked to Russia and the recent FireEye hack, exploiting a flaw in SolarWinds software.
Pornhub Content Purge
- Pornhub removed all unverified videos after MasterCard and Visa suspended payments due to illegal content.
- The platform's verification process will begin next year, impacting millions of videos.
Amazon Zoox Robotaxi
- Amazon's Zoox unveiled a robo-electric taxi with 16 hours of runtime.
- The company plans to launch an app-based ride-hailing service, competing with Uber and Lyft.