Episode 1037 • • 2:22:54 - 2:24:29
1037: Bug Ramen
National Australia Bank Outage, Cashless Society Risks
A nationwide server outage at the National Australia Bank (NAB) left customers unable to access internet banking, ATMs, or point-of-sale services. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities of a cashless society and the risks of total dependence on the electrical and digital banking grid. The outage prompted calls for compensation and served as a reminder of the importance of holding physical cash.