3 chapters across the catalog
Network Solutions and Rackspace Infrastructure Hack
A major security compromise at domain registrar Network Solutions led to unauthorized access to linked accounts, including a legacy Rackspace server. The breach allowed hackers to set up command-and-control servers, highlighting a significant but underreported infrastructure-level vulnerability.
OpenSSL Vulnerabilities, Rackspace, and Condoleezza Rice
The "Heartbleed" bug has forced a massive re-issuing of security certificates across the internet, with the hosts criticizing cloud providers like Rackspace for their slow response. They also discuss Condoleezza Rice joining the board of Dropbox, viewing it as a sign of government encroachment into private data storage. The segment laments the state of technology reporting, which focuses on gadgets rather than critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
A plea is made for listeners to increase their technical literacy by learning to read error messages and experimenting with personal Linux-based email servers. Using services like Rackspace for virtual servers is suggested as an affordable way to gain independence from major email providers. An anecdote describes how a spouse's increased technical self-reliance improved their domestic life by reducing the need for constant IT support.
