Department of Know: Davos worries, UK-China tensions, calendar concerns
Release Date: 01/27/2026
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Hacked in 30 minutes, Claude distillation, DeFi shutdown after attack
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Hacking protestors, UK "locks the door," Kenyan politician phone cracked
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This week’s Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Krista Arndt, associate CISO, St. Luke’s University Health Network, and Jason Shockey, CISO, Cenlar FSB
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