Cash: Wake Up, Its The Antidote To Digital Dystopia!

July 21, 2024 00:16:08
Cash: Wake Up, Its The Antidote To Digital Dystopia!
Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog
Cash: Wake Up, Its The Antidote To Digital Dystopia!

Jul 21 2024 | 00:16:08

/

Show Notes

Well, last week we got a glimpse of the vulnerability of global IT systems, including payment systems, the latest and perhaps most significant of a chapter of accidents, ranging from banks systems going down, through to disruption from floods and fire, when only physical payments in cash were accepted. US cyber-security firm CrowdStrike said it was responsible for the mayhem, which started on Friday after sending a ‘defective’ update to machines running Microsoft apps. Microsoft has suggested customers try rebooting their computers 15 times to resolve the issue. The IT outage prompted federal politician Bob Katter to demand cash remains […]

Other Episodes

Episode 0

December 15, 2019 00:11:07
Episode Cover

The Fragility Of Freedom In The Digital Age [Podcast]

We look at developments in Greece, a recent speech from the RBA and the latest on the cash restriction bill. What are we giving...

Listen

Episode

March 16, 2020 00:22:29
Episode Cover

Shock And Awe – The Property Imperative Daily 16 March 2020 [Podcast]

Welcome to our latest post covering finance and property news with a distinctively Australian flavour. Given the current market gyrations, we are going to...

Listen

Episode

May 20, 2025 01:28:07
Episode Cover

DFA Live Q&A Replay: How To Get The Best From A Real Estate Agent

This is an edited version of a live discussion as I explore the thorny question of how to get good advice, and best value...

Listen