#42 – The Hack, Non-Hack, at Clubhouse


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EFFECTED USERS: Anyone who uses Social Media

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SUMMARY: A social media app

Have you heard of the “Clubhouse app?”  It is a cool idea that lets users share voice clips instead of text in a chat-room forum

Have you heard that Clubhouse was hacked? It wasn’t.  but it was compromised.

Here with me to discuss today is Robert Potter.

Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of Internet 2.0, and a Cybersecurity Executive. He is also a Cyber Security Fellow at the Centre for Rule-Making Strategies in Tokyo. He has held senior advisor roles in Cyber Security within the Australian Shadow Cabinet and Government. Robert has traveled North Korea and written extensively on their cyber security capabilities.

What happened at Clubhouse?

It grew too fast, and a hacker launched an Android app before the company did.

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David W. Schropfer

David W. Schropfer is a technology executive, author, and speaker with deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at DomainSkate, where he leads growth for an AI-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence platform. As host of the DIY Cyber Guy podcast, David has conducted hundreds of interviews with global experts, making complex topics like ransomware, AI, and quantum risk accessible to business leaders and consumers. He has also moderated panels and delivered keynotes at major industry events, known for translating emerging technologies into actionable insights. David’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding AnchorID (SAFE), a patented zero-trust mobile security platform. He previously launched one of the first SaaS cloud products at SoftZoo.com, grew global telecom revenue at IDT, and advised Fortune 500 companies on mobile commerce and payments with The Luciano Group. He is the author of several books, including Digital Habits and The SmartPhone Wallet, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller in its category. David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

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