Transatlantic Cable podcast #257

Episode 257 of the Transatlantic Cable kicks off with discussions about a concerning story of hacking airplanes and cargo ships – is it possible or just FUD?  From there the team discuss news about an office man in Japan (not much more is known about this mysterious gentleman) who went out for a drink after work and proceeded to lose a USB memory stick with data on over half a million city residents.  Talk about a hangover.  From there, the team discuss a new age-verification method for Instagram involving selfies and concerns grow for Covid tracking apps that are pivoting away from tracking diseases to broader health related topics. If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing. Hackers can bring ships and planes to a grinding halt. Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teens How Covid Tracking Apps Are Pivoting for Commercial Profit