The National Public Data Breach
We unpack the massive National Public Data breach, involving the exposure of 2.9 billion records affecting millions across the US, UK, and Canada. We'll delve into how the hack happened, its implications for data privacy, and what steps you can take to protect your identity.
Black Myth: Wukong's Success
We also discuss the phenomenal success of Black Myth: Wukong in the gaming world, smashing player records and marking a new milestone for Chinese studios in the AAA RPG space.
Shaun on RDS vs. AVD
Shaun shares his strong opinions on why he dislikes RDS (Remote Desktop Services) and loves AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop).
Watch & Listen
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/TheDigitalAscent
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheDigitalAscent
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Hosts & Credits
- Hosts: Brent, Matt, Shaun
- Technical Design / Production: Brent
Sources
- "National Public Data Published Its Own Passwords" (Krebs on Security)
- "NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data" (Krebs on Security)
- Trend Micro — National Public Data Breach: 2.7B Records, with Social Security Numbers, Leaked to Dark Web
- "How to Place or Lift a Security Freeze on Your Credit Report" (USAGov)
- "Black Myth: Wukong Sets New Player Record on Steam" (Steam Community)