Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 07/17 – Is A 21-Year-Old British Hacker Behind The Great Twitter Hijacking?
Jul 17, 2020
A young hacker may be linked to the recent Twitter breach, igniting discussions on sim swapping and its implications for user safety. Netflix faces challenges with executive changes and subscriber growth, amid fierce competition with platforms like TikTok. The podcast also explores intriguing relationship dynamics in media, innovative gadgets from Google's ATAP lab, and the fierce battle in the streaming landscape. Plus, it touches on the controversial practices of data giant Palantir and the groundbreaking launch of Ethereum.
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The Real Damage
- Tim Herrera believes the Bitcoin aspect of the hack was a smokescreen.
- He suggests the real damage will be revealed later, possibly through leaked DMs.
Official Statement from Twitter
- Twitter officially stated 130 accounts were targeted in the attack.
- However, hackers only controlled a small subset of these accounts.
Netflix Leadership Changes
- Netflix appointed Ted Sarandos as co-CEO alongside Reed Hastings and Greg Peters as COO.
- This move signals succession planning within Netflix.