Topic: Software Vulnerabilities

2 chapters across the catalog

Verbate
Episode 1456 26:25 - 28:12

1456: Verbate

CISA Voting Machine Vulnerability Report

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in 16 states have software vulnerabilities. While CISA stated there is no evidence these flaws in Dominion Voting Systems equipment have been exploited, the report acknowledges the machines are susceptible to hijacking if left unaddressed. The news has reignited debates regarding the security of electronic election infrastructure.

Warren, Melinda & I
Episode 579 1:58:37 - 2:01:38

579: Warren, Melinda & I

Corporate Sabotage, Great Firewall of Earth

The narrative that the NSA is actively sabotaging American companies like Microsoft and Apple by hoarding zero-day vulnerabilities is discussed. Applebaum compares the NSA's global surveillance reach to the "Great Firewall of China," calling it the "Great Firewall of Earth." The hosts argue this framing ignores the voluntary cooperation between these corporations and the intelligence community.