The Disinformation Dozen

Welcome back to another Tech For Good Live podcast. Our plan for the show this week is to spread delight as we highlight just how deep COVID misinformation goes. We talk excitedly about the league table of trust, and with a joie de vivre we discuss digital security in China. Hosting this show this time around is Tom Passmore and he’s joined by Greg Ashton. Our special guest is David Higgins, variously CTO for the original Learndirect online learning platform, Programme Director for the NHS Care Record, Security Cleared Odd-Bod at the Home Office and FCO, Programme and Security Director for the 2nd Generation UK Smart Meters Network, Cabinet Office High Risk programme reviewer, occasional CNI Security consultant and all round advisor for technical and security things. That's a lot of things. This week’s topics: Stat of the week: Majority of covid misinformation linked to just 12 people - The Guardian It seems the claims of a culture war in the UK are being exaggerated by the press and public figures - Ipsos  The Express provides an example of how this story can be twisted to say the opposite Charity news of the week:   Independent study carried out by Yonder, finds that charities are among the most trusted groups in society, third only after doctors and the police - GOV.UK Tech news of the week:  Digital security is an increasingly hot topic with several countries moving to sanction China for a Microsoft back earlier this year. UK and allies accuse Chinese state-backed group of Microsoft hack - The Guardian Ransomware is classified as a threat to National Security (go figure eh?) Ken McCallum (Dir Gen Security Services address) on how cyber is now an undeclared war. - MI5 Wanted: State-backed bandits planning cyberattacks on US infrastructure. Reward: $10m - The Register And finally…  An article written by a cat - Kotaku ---------------------------- Listeners, what did you think? We’d love to hear your thoughts.  Get in touch on twitter @techforgoodlive or Email at [email protected]  We’d love it if you gave us a nice iTunes review and told your pals about this podcast! Thanks to podcast.co for hosting our podcast.  Also, please don't forget this podcast is run by volunteers and we survive on sponsorships and donations. Right now one of our primary goals is to make sure all of our podcast episodes are accessible by making sure EVERY episode is transcribed. Sadly this costs money and we desperately need your help to make this become a reality! So if you've ever tuned into one of our podcasts or attended one of our events please consider chipping in the price of a cup of coffee.