The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the critical role of Netflix’s algorithms and technology in its success. I delved into how the data on viewership – who is watching what and for how long – impacts all aspects of the platform, from personalized recommendations to decisions on series renewals.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde delved into the October 2022 ransomware attack on an Australian communications platform responsible for Department of Defense data. He explored the background, context, response strategies, and possible links to earlier major attacks on an Australian telecommunications provider and an Australian health insurance company.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about why tech leaders are calling for critical thinking as a weapon against deepfakes and disinformation. He explored the idea that, while stricter rules and improved technology are important, they only offer limited solutions for the risks posed by artificial intelligence.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented the religious and geopolitical context behind a February 14, 2023 cyberattack by Iran-linked hacktivists on digital infrastructure in Bahrain.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about a baby boomer who left a high-paying job instead of going back to the office, arguing that bosses are scared of remote work and just want to see employees working in person. He also talked about an employee who resigned from a well-paid job to avoid full-time office work, claiming that her bosses’ obsession with productivity forced her to leave; and lastly, he talked about the negative impact of companies ending work-from-home benefits: they lose highly skilled employees who consider flexible work as valuable as an 8% pay increase.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented the story of an unprecedented cyber attack that struck at the heart of London, disrupting the city's lifeline - the Port of London Authority. The date was May 2022, a time when summer should have been the city's only concern. But instead, it found itself grappling with a sinister digital storm - a DDoS attack that took down the Authority's website, grinding operations to a sudden halt.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde delved into a burning question: “Does Facebook polarize its users?” A recent disagreement between Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, and its research partners brings this issue into sharper focus. The divergence of opinions centers around the interpretation of results from a series of studies conducted during the 2020 presidential election.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented the story of five CTI analysts who investigated a DDoS attack on Finnish government institutions in April 2022. The incident led to the discovery of a potential link between that DDoS attack and an earlier announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice involving the dismantling of a dangerous Russian malware that is capable of creating and deploying a global botnet. The malware, suspected to be under the control of the Russian GRU, was proactively purged from global computer networks by a U.S. government agency.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how Shein, a fast-fashion giant, is disrupting the market and closing in on the sales numbers of Zara and H&M. The company’s co-founder attributes their ability to offer incredibly low prices to their minimal inventory surplus. He also explored the power TikTok holds over American companies. With a user base of a billion people, the social media platform has morphed into a gigantic focus group, causing a disruption in business cycles, and revolutionizing corporate research and development

Part 1: "Dresses under $5." (1:04)
Part 2: "Most of the trends fade within weeks." (6:04)

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented the story of Marla's extraordinary day tackling a significant cyberattack in Ukraine. An email disrupts her Friday, prompting a thorough investigation that uncovers an Advanced Persistent Threat. Despite the pressure, Marla adeptly manages the crisis, secures resources, traces the attack, and reports to senior management. The demanding day concludes with the satisfying mitigation of the threat, exemplifying the resilience, adaptability, and commitment necessary in the volatile cybersecurity field.