El Salvador's Chivo Wallet Hack[s] Pt. 2: A Cascade of Failures

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In this mini-series, we will explore the implications of the Chivo Wallet hack, the vulnerabilities it exposed, and what it might say about the autocratic trajectory of the Bukele administration and perhaps a trend in so-called “Global South".

In this episode, Rose explains how Chivo Wallet was released with a cascade of security failures and very convincing implications of corruption. The Salvadoran government was defrauded out of an uncertain amount of money that it didn't have. We see the impact that the "move fast and break things" mentality can have if left unchecked to run an essential service.

Virtual Verity delves into the tech-infused realms of cyber and remote warfare, cybercrime, hacktivism, and the pervasive influence of technology in our lives. Explore the critical intersections of InfoSec, OSINT, and modern conflict with cybersecurity and conflict analyst, Mark Bruno, as he navigates the digital battleground to unveil the verities of today's tech-centric world. -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠virtualveritypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)

Music by Chris Delano

Art by C.M. Kosemen

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