Russian Sanctioned, NH DHHS Breach, and Year-end Roundup

Dec 31, 2016

Obama administration is nearing the announcement of imposing economic sanctions towards Russia, because of interfering with the recently concluded elections.

Security measures may include cyber-operations, and this could mean cyberwar.

With rampant cyber attacks and other security breaches happening local and national, how do we actually prove that they are done by Russians? When it is easy to hide traces over the internet, starting with the simple use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

These, and more tech related and timely updates discussed this week. Including our year-end roundup of tech that made the news.

This week's show notes links:

Obama administration is close to announcing measures to punish Russia for election interference

http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/obama-administration-is-close-to-announcing-measures-to-punish-russia-for-election-interference/11197

Personal info of about 15,000 NH DHHS clients accessed by patient, some posted on social media

http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/personal-info-of-about-15000-nh-dhhs-clients-accessed-by-patient-some-posted-on-social-media/11191

Travel app Hopper is booking $1 million in flights per day, and getting 90% of its revenue from push notifications

http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/travel-app-hopper-is-booking-1-million-in-flights-per-day-and-getting-90-of-its-revenue-from-push-notifications/11199

Apple Pay Expands with Causemo And GoDaddy

http://craigpeterson.com/radio-show/apple-pay-expands-with-causemo-and-godaddy/11201

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