191: Uncovering Cybercrime just like "THE BEEKEEPER" Movie, and Exploring Medical Breakthroughs with James Riddle. Social Media's Touch of Elmo's Comfort and the History of Walk/Don't Walk Signs | Air Date: 2/4 - 2/10/24

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

Embark on a gripping journey through the digital sphere as we unravel the AnyDesk cyber attack, exposing the underbelly of cybercrime that rivals the twists of a Hollywood thriller. But our narrative isn't all code and crime; we pivot to the comforting embrace of Elmo, who's become an unexpected bastion of mental health support, sparking profound conversations across social media. Join us as we traverse from the vulnerabilities of our online existence to the warmth of a virtual hug from a furry friend.
This week's episode isn't just about the zeros and ones; we've got James Riddle from Advarra sharing insights on medical marvels that are reshaping our healthcare landscape. Imagine a world where hearing loss is reversed with gene therapy, where the ominous Nipah virus is kept at bay with vaccines, and where Alzheimer's is combated using the power of ultrasound. As we probe these breakthroughs, we also ponder the ethics of genetic editing and the nanotechnology that's ushering in a new era of early cancer detection.
Our conversation doesn't stop at the threshold of innovation; we also pay homage to the historical strides made by African-American coaches in sports and explore the societal shifts influencing pedestrian safety. We're here to engage, educate, and spark curiosity, blending the serious with the lighthearted, like our technology fail of the week and the whiskey tasting that rounds out our discussion. So, pour yourself a glass and tune into this week's fascinating mix of an episode that's as personal as technology itself.
Episode 191: This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, First up, we delve into a plot that seems straight out of a blockbuster movie: the AnyDesk hack. Imagine cybercriminals infiltrating the very heart of remote access software, putting companies in lockdown for days. We'll explore how this breach happened, its impact, and what it means for our digital security.
Stay tuned for all this and more, only on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Humm" Technology news of the week for February 4th - 10th, 2024
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• A plot right out of the movies as we look at the Anydesk hack - http://tinyurl.com/hjcb9tzr
• Elmo takes a turn as a therapist after asking, 'How is everybody doing?' - http://tinyurl.com/3ntts68t
• Our roads are crumbling, so we need a few new technology ideas to keep our roads in top shape. - http://tinyurl.com/3x2fuwwc

--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]
Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson F (Limited 2023) | 117.6 Proof | $300.00
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James talks about four technological breakthroughs in the medical field.
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This Week in Technology: February 5, 1952, The first "Don't Walk" sign was installed in New York City.
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Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey
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This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from Apple Vision Pro Passcode
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Question: Why did people respond so much to ELMO?
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Follow up on NEURALINK
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]
Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson F (Limited 2023) | 117.6 Proof | $300.00
Mike: Thumbs Up
Nathan: Thumbs Up

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1. 191: Uncovering Cybercrime just like "THE BEEKEEPER" Movie, and Exploring Medical Breakthroughs with James Riddle. Social Media's Touch of Elmo's Comfort and the History of Walk/Don't Walk Signs | Air Date: 2/4 - 2/10/24 (00:00:00)

2. Elmo (00:10:06)

3. Elmo's Social Media and Pothole Solutions (00:13:48)

4. Improving Road Infrastructure and New Technologies (00:19:06)

5. Gene Therapy and Data Breach Concerns (00:28:49)

6. Genetic Editing and Early Cancer Detection (00:32:41)

7. Nipah Virus Vaccine Trials and Alzheimer's Ultrasound (00:38:11)

8. Pedestrian Safety and African-American Coaches (00:44:29)