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Europe Is Building a Huge International Facial Recognition System 18.04.2022 10:42

Lawmakers advance proposals to let police forces across the EU link their photo databases—which include millions of pictures of people’s faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate Bill That Has Big Tech Scared 15.04.2022 14:19

The proposal would stop the biggest platforms from giving themselves an advantage over the little guys. Who's afraid of a little competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Russia's Invasion Triggered a US Crackdown on Its Hackers 14.04.2022 10:48

The Biden White House is using “all of the levers of national power” to counter—or preempt—cyberattacks by Russia’s most dangerous hacker groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFTs Are a Privacy and Security Nightmare 13.04.2022 10:52

The blockchain isn’t as “anonymous” as you might think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blockchains Have a ‘Bridge’ Problem, and Hackers Know It 12.04.2022 8:39

Blockchain bridges are a crucial piece of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, which makes them prime targets for attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Explosions Actually Kill 11.04.2022 13:23

Wars often spark misinformation about the nature of blast trauma. Russia's unprovoked bombardment of Ukraine is no different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Researchers Used a Decommissioned Satellite to Broadcast Hacker TV 08.04.2022 6:59

What happens when an old satellite is no longer in use but can still broadcast? Hacker shenanigans, that's what. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaked Details of the Lapsus$ Hack Make Okta’s Slow Response Look More Bizarre 07.04.2022 7:54

Documents shed some light on how Okta and its subprocessor Sitel reacted to a breach, but they don’t explain the apparent lack of urgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Sinister Way to Beat Multifactor Authentication Is on the Rise 06.04.2022 10:19

Lapsus$ and the group behind the SolarWinds hack have utilized prompt bombing to defeat weaker MFA protections in recent months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Fail 05.04.2022 11:41

Europe’s Digital Markets Act requires interoperability between popular messaging apps. But experts warn encryption could be compromised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stop Tracking Your Loved Ones 04.04.2022 11:24

Tracking apps hijack your psyche. Here's how to regain control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Future of Digital Cash Is Not on the Blockchain 01.04.2022 12:29

If you want the privacy of paper money, you need something that leaves no paper trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feds Allege Destructive Russian Hackers Targeted US Refineries 31.03.2022 9:52

The DOJ unsealed indictments against four alleged Russian hackers said to have targeted US energy infrastructure for nearly a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fragile Open Source Ecosystem Isn’t Ready for ‘Protestware’ 30.03.2022 9:50

A recent uptick in disruptions to open source software, including incidents aimed at objecting to Russia's war in Ukraine, have left the community on edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Third-Party Okta Hack Leaves Customers Scrambling 29.03.2022 10:17

Authentication firm Okta's statements on the Lapsus$ breach fails to answer key questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Mysterious Satellite Hack Has Victims Far Beyond Ukraine 28.03.2022 13:19

The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline. The spillover extends deep into Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big, Baffling Crypto Dreams of a $180 Million Ransomware Gang 25.03.2022 9:30

Leaked files from cybercrime group Conti show it started building a crypto payment platform, a social network—and even had plans for a casino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Twitter 24.03.2022 7:18

Lock down your account to tweet in peace or take the guardrails off to court controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Enduring Danger of Cluster Bombs 23.03.2022 11:02

Russia’s reported use of cluster munitions against Ukraine could cause devastation for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaked Ransomware Docs Show Conti Helping Putin From the Shadows 22.03.2022 10:10

Members of the hacker gang may act in Russia’s interest, but their links to the FSB and Cozy Bear hackers appear ad hoc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Workaday Life of the World’s Most Dangerous Ransomware Gang 21.03.2022 14:27

A Ukrainian researcher leaked 60,000 messages from inside the Conti ransomware group. Here’s what they reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Big Bet to Kill the Password for Good 18.03.2022 10:01

After a decade of work, the FIDO Alliance says it’s found the missing piece in the bridge to a password-free future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chinese Spies Hacked a Livestock App to Breach US State Networks 17.03.2022 8:58

Vulnerabilities in animal tracking software USAHERDS and Log4j gave the notorious APT41 group a foothold in multiple government systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Critical Bugs Expose Hundreds of Thousands of Medical Devices and ATMs 15.03.2022 7:16

The so-called Access:7 vulnerabilities are the latest high-profile IoT security fumble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Police Abuse Phone Data to Persecute LGBTQ People 14.03.2022 11:54

In many parts of the world, law enforcement uses WhatsApp chats, text messages, and photos from confiscated phones as "evidence" against persecuted groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices