
Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 02/20 – LockBit Ransomware Gang Taken Down
Feb 20, 2024
A massive international law enforcement operation has taken down the LockBit ransomware group. Meanwhile, a glitch exposed the feeds of Wyze camera users, causing quite a stir. Anthropic is rising as a competitor to OpenAI, and there's a noticeable return of VCs to San Francisco. The podcast also highlights how defense technology, particularly AI-enabled drones, is becoming crucial in modern warfare, especially in support of Ukraine against Russia. Silicon Valley is increasingly engaging in local politics to influence safety and business growth.
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LockBit Ransomware Takedown
- Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the LockBit ransomware gang.
- They seized their infrastructure, source code, and decryption keys.
Wyze Camera Glitch
- Wyze cameras experienced an issue where users could see other customers' feeds.
- This was caused by glitches after an AWS outage, impacting about 13,000 customers.
Reddit's AI Data Deal
- Reddit signed an AI content licensing deal worth $60 million annually.
- This deal allows an unnamed AI company to train its models on Reddit's content.
