Cybersecurity Breach and the Future of Transportation: Key Tech Trends

Explore the latest in tech as Cyberhaven faces a supply-chain attack, raising alarms in cybersecurity. Delve into the evolving landscape of transportation with shifts in EVs, robotaxis, and electric flight. Discover the impact of the EU's USB-C charging mandate and the rise of AI sales rep startups. This episode offers insights into the challenges and innovations shaping the tech industry today.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/27/cyberhaven-says-it-was-hacked-to-publish-a-malicious-update-to-its-chrome-extension/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/27/the-trends-that-shaped-evs-robotaxis-and-electric-flight-in-2024/
https://www.theverge.com/24330106/usb-c-common-charger-directive-explained-europe
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/26/ai-sdr-startups-are-booming-so-why-are-vcs-wary/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Cyberhaven says it was hacked to publish a malicious update to its Chrome extension
(00:03:34) The trends that shaped EVs, robotaxis, and electric flight in 2024
(00:06:13) The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU — here’s what that means
(00:09:46) AI sales rep startups are booming. So why are VCs wary?