Fri. 06/11 – Now The Hackers Have Come For Our Hamburgers

Jun 11, 2021 18m

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Moar… hacking news. McDonalds. Electronic Arts. Le sigh. Apple wants to do away with passwords too. Elon Musk unveils the Model S Plaid. An interesting Apple Car hire. And of course, the weekend longreads suggestions.

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McDonald’s Hit by Data Breach (Wall Street Journal)
Hackers Steal Wealth of Data from Game Giant EA (Vice)
Apple says its new logon tech is as easy as passwords but far more secure (Cnet)
Tesla begins deliveries of its new Model S Plaid (CNBC)
Apple Hires Former BMW Executive for Its Rebooted Car Project (Bloomberg)

Weekend Longreads Suggestions:

The hard truth about ransomware: we aren’t prepared, it’s a battle with new rules, and it hasn’t near reached peak impact. (Double Pulsar)
When ransomware strikes, this company helps victims make bitcoin payments (CNBC)
APPLE ISN’T JUST A WALLED GARDEN, IT’S A CARRIER (The Verge)
THE APP THAT MONETIZED DOING NOTHING (The Atlantic)
Marcus Graham: Looking back on 10 years of Twitch’s experiment with livestreaming (Venture Beat)

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Hacking News: A Busy Week

The episode kicks off with the latest news on data breaches, highlighting incidents at McDonald's and Electronic Arts. McDonald's has reported an internal breach affecting markets in the US, South Korea, and Taiwan, exposing some employee data and delivery customer information. However, customer payment information remained secure. Electronic Arts confirmed a significant data breach where hackers allegedly stole 780 gigabytes of data, including source codes for popular games like FIFA 21. They used tactics involving purchased stolen cookies to gain access to EA's internal communications.

The Push Towards Passwordless Login

In a notable advancement, Apple is joining other tech giants by introducing 'Passkeys' - a method for users to set up accounts without passwords, utilizing Face ID or Touch ID instead. This move, discussed during the WWDC, is indicative of a broader shift in the tech landscape, focusing on improving security while enhancing user ease.

Elon Musk Unveils the Model S Plaid

During a launch event, Elon Musk introduced the Tesla Model S Plaid, claiming it as the quickest production car with a 0-60 mph acceleration in under 2 seconds. The vehicle boasts impressive specs including 1,020 horsepower and an estimated range of up to 390 miles. Musk's enthusiastic presentation, which included a dramatic drive onto the stage, emphasized the car's speed and safety, though he acknowledged that safety ratings were still pending.

Apple's Continued Investments in Automotive Technology

Apple has made a significant hire in the automotive sector by bringing on Ulrich Krantz, known for his previous work at BMW. This indicates Apple's serious intentions to develop self-driving electric vehicles, marking a step towards rivalry with established automakers like Tesla. Krantz's expertise aligns with Apple's strategic vision for automotive innovation.

Weekend Long Reads

The episode wraps up with several recommended articles that dive deeper into current tech issues. Topics include the growing ransomware crisis, insights into the cryptocurrency market related to ransom payments, critiques of Apple's business model in comparison to historical telecom practices, and reflections on the past decade of Twitch's impact on live streaming and creator monetization.