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Spyware Hunters Are Expanding Their Toolset 26.08.2022 8:58

This invasive malware isn't just for phones—it can target your PC, too. But a new batch of algorithms aims to weed out this threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside the World’s Biggest Hacker Rickroll 25.08.2022 12:48

As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Flaw in the VA's Medical Records Platform May Put Patients at Risk 24.08.2022 7:22

The Veterans Affairs' VistA software has a vulnerability that could let an attacker "masquerade as a doctor," a security researcher warns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Jailbreak for John Deere Tractors Rides the Right-to-Repair Wave 23.08.2022 8:32

A hacker has formulated an exploit that provides root access to two popular models of the company's farm equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zoom’s Auto-Update Feature Came With Hidden Risks on Mac 22.08.2022 7:56

The popular video meeting app makes it easy to keep the software up to date—but it also introduced vulnerabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sloppy Software Patches Are a ‘Disturbing Trend’ 19.08.2022 6:39

The Zero Day Initiative has found a concerning uptick in security updates that fail to fix vulnerabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Long-Awaited IoT Reverse Engineering Tool Is Finally Here 18.08.2022 8:26

Ten years after it was first unveiled, the powerful firmware analysis platform Ofrak is now available to anyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Phone Carrier That Doesn't Track Your Browsing or Location 17.08.2022 7:47

The new Pretty Good Phone Privacy service for Android hides the data linking you to your mobile device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Anti-Tracking Tool Checks If You’re Being Followed 16.08.2022 8:41

The Raspberry Pi-powered device can scan for phones around you. If it keeps spotting the same one, it’ll send you an alert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hacking of Starlink Terminals Has Begun 15.08.2022 11:49

It cost a researcher only $25 worth of parts to create a tool that allows custom code to run on the satellite dishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Takeaways From the FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid 12.08.2022 12:09

The fact that a search of Donald Trump's Florida home was even necessary tells us a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All the Data Amazon’s Ring Cameras Collect About You 09.08.2022 12:00

The popular security devices are tracking (and sharing) more than you might think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Attack on Albanian Government Suggests New Iranian Aggression 08.08.2022 6:22

A Tehran-linked hack of a NATO member marks a significant escalation against the backdrop of US-Iran nuclear talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Microsoft Team Racing to Catch Bugs Before They Happen 05.08.2022 7:11

What's it like to be responsible for a billion people's digital security? Just ask the company's Morse researchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bitcoin Fog Case Could Put Cryptocurrency Tracing on Trial 04.08.2022 12:16

Roman Sterlingov, accused of laundering $336 million, is proclaiming his innocence—and challenging a key investigative tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Tor Is Fighting—and Beating—Russian Censorship 02.08.2022 11:01

Russia has been trying to block the anonymous browser since December—with mixed results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Safely Lend Someone Else Your Phone 01.08.2022 7:03

The next time someone wants to borrow your device to make a call or take a picture, take these steps to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interstate Travel Post Roe Isn’t as Secure as You May Think 29.07.2022 7:58

The DOJ vows to protect people’s ability to travel out of state for abortion care, but legal experts warn we can’t take it for granted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Internet Censorship Machine 28.07.2022 9:56

Since Vladimir Putin blocked Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in March, Russia has been pushing away from the global internet at a rapid pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2022 US Midterm Elections' Top Security Issue: Death Threats 27.07.2022 9:09

While cybersecurity and foreign meddling remain priorities, domestic threats against election workers have risen to the top of the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Unsolved Mystery Attack on Internet Cables in Paris 26.07.2022 12:20

As new details about the scope of the sabotage emerge, the perpetrators—and the reason for their vandalism—remain unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t Look Now, but Congress Might Pass an Actually Good Privacy Bill 25.07.2022 11:14

A bill with bipartisan support might finally give the US a strong federal data protection law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram Slow to Tackle Bots Targeting Iranian Women’s Groups 22.07.2022 11:08

Despite alerting Meta months ago, Iranian women’s rights groups say tens of thousands of fake accounts continue to bombard them on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Most Popular Period-Tracking Apps, Ranked by Data Privacy 21.07.2022 12:38

Under increased scrutiny, certain period-tracking apps are seeing a surge of new users. Which are as safe as they claim to be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Attack Can Unmask Anonymous Users on Any Major Browser 18.07.2022 9:40

Researchers have found a way to use the web’s basic functions to identify who visits a site—without the user detecting the hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices