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This ‘Magical Bug’ Exposed Any iPhone in a Hacker's Wi-Fi Range 17.12.2020 9:14

A Google researcher found flaws in Apple's AWDL protocol that would have allowed for a complete device takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Internet’s Most Notorious Botnet Has an Alarming New Trick 16.12.2020 10:51

The hackers behind TrickBot have begun probing victim PCs for vulnerable firmware, which would let them persist on devices undetected. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers Are Targeting the Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Cold Chain’ 15.12.2020 9:18

As vaccines await US approval, a sophisticated global phishing campaign has tried to harvest credentials from companies involved in their distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Broken Piece of Internet Backbone Might Finally Get Fixed 14.12.2020 10:23

Efforts to secure the Border Gateway Protocol have picked up critical momentum, including a big assist from Google. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Simple Ways to Make Your Android Phone More Secure 11.12.2020 11:31

Here's how to lock down your data and stop others from snooping on your personal information. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hacker Lexicon: What Is the Signal Encryption Protocol? 10.12.2020 9:25

As the Signal protocol becomes the industry standard, it's worth understanding what sets it apart from other forms of end-to-end encrypted messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Time to Stop Sharing Your Passwords With Your Partner 09.12.2020 12:53

Go ahead, give them the keys to your heart—but anything more could make a cybersecurity mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s Election Attack Ends December 14—Whether He Knows It or Not 08.12.2020 8:22

Despite the Trump campaign’s fight to overturn the election, the wheels of American democracy keep turning. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Is Testing End-to-End Encryption in Android Messages 07.12.2020 5:30

For now, the security measure will be available only to people using the beta version of the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ghostery’s New Search Engine Will Be Entirely Ad-Free 04.12.2020 11:03

The tracker-blocking company will soon launch a privacy-friendly desktop browser as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By the Way, Donald Trump Could Still Launch Nuclear Weapons at Any Time 03.12.2020 13:28

The president's responsibility for the US nuclear arsenal is a Cold War anachronism. The Trump era shows why it needs reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Telegram Still Hasn’t Removed an AI Bot That’s Abusing Women 02.12.2020 11:41

A deepfake bot has been generating explicit, non-consensual images on the platform. The researchers who found it say their warnings have been ignored. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forget Imposters. Among Us Is a Playground for Hackers 01.12.2020 8:19

The blockbuster game of deception has security holes that let cheaters run wild. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft Is Making a Secure PC Chip—With Intel and AMD's Help 26.11.2020 9:02

The Pluton security processor will give the software giant an even more prominent role in locking down Windows hardware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The iOS Covid App Ecosystem Has Become a Privacy Minefield 25.11.2020 14:57

An analysis of nearly 500 Covid-related apps worldwide shows major differences in how much data they expect you to give up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Simple Tech Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday 24.11.2020 10:34

Does your great-aunt Winifred ask for tech support every year? Even if you aren't traveling this year, send your loved ones this advice to show you care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The OS Big Sur Launch Might Have Slowed Down Macs Everywhere 23.11.2020 6:20

The issues affected users that didn't upgrade their software, and other Apple services, too. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Account 20.11.2020 8:41

Each of the big three offers a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI Says ‘Boogaloo’ Extremists Bought 3D-Printed Machine Gun Parts 19.11.2020 11:54

A criminal complaint alleges that a West Virginia man disguised the plastic components as wall hangers and sold hundreds of them online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WhatsApp Using Up Your Phone Storage? Here’s How to Fix It 18.11.2020 7:58

It's time to do something about those photos and videos automatically saving to your camera roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Engineer Gets 9 Years for Stealing $10M From Microsoft 17.11.2020 6:52

The defendant tried—and failed—to use bitcoin to cover his tracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GOP Keeps Proving There's No Election Fraud 16.11.2020 12:17

Through numerous legal and other challenges, the Trump campaign and its allies have consistently undermined their argument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feds Seize $1 Billion in Stolen Silk Road Bitcoins 13.11.2020 9:54

A hacker identified only as Individual X had been sitting on a cryptocurrency goldmine for seven years before the IRS came knocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WhatsApp Is Adding Disappearing Messages—With Some Limits 12.11.2020 7:41

The popular encrypted messaging app now lets you automatically make chats vanish after a week, but look out for a few caveats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beware a New Google Drive Scam Landing in Inboxes 11.11.2020 8:33

Scammers are luring people into Google Docs in an attempt to get them to visit potentially malicious websites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices