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Security, Spoken

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China Hijacked an NSA Hacking Tool in 2014—and Used It for Years 03.03.2021 11:20

The hackers used the agency’s EpMe exploit to attack Windows devices years before the Shadow Brokers leaked the agency’s zero-day arsenal online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple Offers Its Closest Look Yet at iOS and MacOS Security 02.03.2021 10:11

In its latest Platform Security Guide, Cupertino raised the curtain on the critical features that protect against hackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Malware Is Now Targeting Apple’s New M1 Processor 01.03.2021 8:34

Two distinct strains of malware have already adjusted to the new silicon just months after its debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cyberpunk 2077 Maker Was Hit With a Ransomware Attack—and Won't Pay Up 26.02.2021 9:55

CD Projekt Red's list of woes gets longer, as hackers claim to have stolen the source code for their most popular games. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feds Indict North Korean Hackers for Years of Heists and Scams 25.02.2021 11:13

The three men are allegedly part of a group that tried to steal $1.3 billion in an extended—and ongoing—cybercrime spree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Windows Defender Vulnerability Lurked Undetected for 12 Years 24.02.2021 7:56

Microsoft has finally patched the bug in its antivirus program after researchers spotted it last fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France Ties Russia's Sandworm to a Multiyear Hacking Spree 23.02.2021 10:30

A French security agency warns that the destructively minded group has exploited an IT monitoring tool from Centreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parler Says It's Back 22.02.2021 9:08

The platform was kicked off Amazon's servers. Now it says it's no longer relies on "Big Tech" for its infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Barcode Scanner App With Millions of Downloads Goes Rogue 19.02.2021 7:10

After an update in December, the app began infecting Android devices, bombarding users with ads on their default browser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Covid-19 Vaccine Scams Spread Under Facebook and Telegram's Watch 18.02.2021 11:08

Don’t use an iTunes gift card to purchase doses of the vaccine online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Coordinated Takedown Targets 'OGUser' Account Thieves 17.02.2021 9:26

Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have all taken action against the hacker community in recent days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gaming Sites Are Still Letting Streamers Profit From Hate 16.02.2021 14:09

WIRED has found dozens of far-right and white supremacist figures monetizing their livestreams through “donation management services” Streamlabs and StreamElements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why ‘Inside Job’ Zoombombs Are So Hard to Stop 15.02.2021 11:00

Researchers have found that most calls to disrupt videoconferences originate with the participants, especially in high schools and colleges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Second SolarWinds Hack Deepens Third-Party Software Fears 12.02.2021 8:52

It appears that not only Russia but also China targeted the company, a reminder of the many ways interconnectedness can go wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook Ad Services Let Anyone Target US Military Personnel 11.02.2021 13:50

Researchers warn that an advertising platform with categories like “Army” and “United States Air Force Security Sources” could be abused. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple Fixes One of the iPhone's Most Pressing Security Risks 10.02.2021 8:46

By hardening iMessage in iOS 14, the company has effectively cut off what had been an increasingly popular line of attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cops Disrupt Emotet, the Internet's ‘Most Dangerous Malware’ 09.02.2021 10:26

A global operation has taken down the notorious botnet in a blow to cybercriminals worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Encrypted Gun Registry Might Bridge a Partisan Divide 08.02.2021 13:00

Researchers from Brown University have developed a system that could keep track of firearms while preserving privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flash Is Dead—but Not Gone 05.02.2021 10:11

Zombie versions of Adobe’s troubled software can still cause problems in systems around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fleeing WhatsApp for Better Privacy? Don't Turn to Telegram 04.02.2021 14:57

Because the chat app doesn't encrypt conversations by default—or at all for group chats—security professionals often warn against it. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Korea Targets—and Dupes—a Slew of Cybersecurity Pros 03.02.2021 10:38

The sweeping campaign took advantage of the collaborative spirit among researchers, with an unknown number of victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parler Finds a Reprieve in Russia—but Not a Solution 02.02.2021 9:23

The far-right platform still hasn't found a US-based home. Where it lands could have serious consequences for its users' privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chrome and Edge Want to Help Solve Your Password Problems 01.02.2021 6:33

The line between browsers and password managers is blurring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Truth About North Korea's Ultra-Lockdown Against Covid-19 29.01.2021 14:38

The country has turned inward more than ever, leaving the true impact of the pandemic a mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The SolarWinds Hackers Used Tactics Other Groups Will Copy 28.01.2021 10:50

The supply chain threat was just the beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices