Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 05/14 – Now Ransomware Is Shutting Down The Irish Health Service
May 14, 2021
A significant ransomware attack has paralyzed the Irish health service, raising alarms about cybersecurity. Meanwhile, Disney+ struggles with slowing growth, prompting investor concerns. The podcast dives into SpaceX's Starlink, evaluating whether it can liberate users from traditional ISPs. Additionally, it discusses the evolution of digital marketplaces like Amazon and the PlayStation 5's impact, while pondering the effects of modern corporations on the economy and our health from excessive screen time.
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Irish Health Service Ransomware Attack
- The Irish Health Service shut down its IT systems after a ransomware attack.
- This attack is significantly impacting healthcare services, and is considered the most significant cybercrime attack on the Irish state.
Disney Plus Subscriber Growth Slows
- Disney Plus subscriber growth slowed, reaching 103.6 million instead of the expected 109.3 million.
- While ESPN Plus and Hulu grew, Disney Plus's slower growth concerns investors.
Streaming Profitability Concerns
- Disney Plus has half the subscribers of Netflix but only one-sixth the annual revenue.
- This raises questions about the streaming model's profitability compared to traditional models.
