Episode #0036 – Avowed Impressions, Quantum Leaps, the $1.5B Crypto Heist, and Russia’s Cyber Stand-Down (Livestream from 03/03/2025)

In this episode, we break down Avowed—what’s hot, what’s not, and why Shaun still isn’t playing it. Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, their first topological quantum chip, which could bring us closer to Q-Day and the disruption of modern cryptography. Meanwhile, North Korea has pulled off the biggest crypto heist in history, stealing $1.5 billion in a sophisticated attack on Bybit’s cold wallets. We also discuss the latest controversy surrounding U.S. Cyber Command reportedly pausing cyber operations against Russia, sparking concerns about national security and geopolitical strategy.

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Hosts/Contributors

  • Brent
  • Matt
  • Shaun

Technical Lead and Audio/Video Design

  • Brent

Sources

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip carves new path for quantum computing
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/microsofts-majorana-1-chip-carves-new-path-for-quantum-computing/

Microsoft Announces World’s First Topological Quantum Chip – Majorana 1 Explained
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-announces-majorana-1-quantum-chip

Bybit Confirms Record-Breaking $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist in Sophisticated Cold Wallet Attack
https://www.ft.com/content/877fbcc8-ff92-40aa-862b-73718cf7b48f

Trump administration orders U.S. Cyber Command to halt operations against Russia – The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/28/trump-russia-hacking-cyber-security

U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from Russian operations – The Record
https://therecord.media/hegseth-orders-cyber-command-stand-down-russia-planning

CISA denies claims of shifting posture on Russian cyber threats – CISA via X
https://twitter.com/CISA/status/1760246573295462401

Tags

#Avowed #QuantumComputing #NvidiaMajorana1 #CryptoHeist #RussiaCyberThreat #CyberSecurity #TechPodcast #DigitalAscent