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Chinese Hackers, Todd Blanche and Phone Spoofing
ABC News reports that hackers linked to Chinese intelligence breached the phone of Donald Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche. The breach allegedly allowed the recording of calls and the theft of text messages. The discussion questions the attribution of the hack, noting that sophisticated actors can easily spoof origins and phone numbers.
Cyber War Myths, Chinese Hackers and Squirrel Interference
Retired General Keith Alexander's warnings about Chinese hackers practicing to blow up American pipelines are met with skepticism. Data suggests that physical interference from squirrels is a far more frequent cause of power grid failures than cyberattacks. The segment highlights the absurdity of "cyber war" rhetoric compared to the mundane reality of infrastructure maintenance and animal-related outages.
White House Phishing Attack and Cybersecurity Awareness Month
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, reports surfaced of a Chinese "hack attack" on White House computers, which was later revealed to be a simple phishing email on an unclassified network. The hosts mock the sensationalized coverage by Fox News and the Free Beacon. They also discuss evidence that DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano does not use a computer in her office, relying instead on printed PowerPoint slides and possibly an iPhone.
