How a single $30,000 device crippled Telstra's Network and blocked emergency calls

Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast break down the national outrage surrounding Telstra's recent communications meltdown, highlighting the severe scrutiny aimed at the CEO following her return from an overseas holiday. The discussion exposed a shocking tech vulnerability where a single outdated server component compromised public safety, sparking fears over how reliant society has become on fragile digital infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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