Direct download link: Episode 21.
This week Audrey and I chat about the SF Muni hack, how ransomware effects all kinds of industries, including healthcare, and how technologists are starting to organize in preparation for Trump’s presidency. Enjoy!
Show Notes
Ransomware
- San Francisco Rail System Hacker Hacked — Krebs on Security
- HDDCryptor Ransomware Overwrites Your MBR Using Open Source Tools
- Why Hospitals Are the Perfect Targets for Ransomware | WIRED
- Ransomware Attack and Defense | On the Wire
Role of tech companies in Trump administration
- Tech Companies, Fix These Technical Issues Before It’s Too Late | Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Notes from November 28 meetup of Bay Area Tech Solidarity
- Of 8 Tech Companies, Only Twitter Says It Would Refuse to Help Build Muslim Registry for Trump
Things we like on the internet
- Christie: Google Code-in and Zulip
- Audrey: trashpanda.club
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