Listen "UnHack (the News): Salt Typhoon Impact and Smart TV Data Concerns with Mick Coady"
Episode Synopsis
January 6, 2025: Mick Coady, CTO of Armis, explores the risks of connected devices in healthcare systems to the unforeseen consequences of encrypted messaging apps, this conversation dives into the delicate balance between innovation and risk. How does Walmart's acquisition of Vizio paint a picture of the bigger intersection of consumer tech and privacy? And as global privacy laws evolve, are companies truly prepared to protect sensitive data, or are they playing catch-up? Key Points:04:27 Messaging Apps and Security08:54 Walmart and Vizio11:58 Genetic Testing Data18:18 Accents and ConclusionNews articles:Chinese Cyberattack Targets U.S. Telecoms, Exposing Sensitive Data RisksWhy Walmart buying Vizio is a much bigger deal than you think23andMe is on the brink. What happens to all its DNA data?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
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