In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the recent data leak at AT&T, where 73 million users' information was compromised. They highlight the actions taken by AT&T to reset passcodes for affected customers and the potential risks associated with leaked personal information. The conversation then shifts to the need to move away from using social security numbers as identifiers and the challenges of finding alternative methods. They also touch on the importance of securing medical data and the potential consequences of breaches in that area. The episode concludes with a reflection on the ongoing threat of data breaches and the need for proactive measures to protect personal information.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates

01:42 AT&T Data Leak

07:03 Need to Move Away from Social Security Numbers

09:28 Challenges of Finding Alternative Identifiers

11:06 Medical Data Breaches

12:04 Conclusion and Future Breaches

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