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Russia's Fancy Bear Hackers Are Hitting US Campaign Targets Again 22.09.2020 10:07

Microsoft has revealed that the GRU hacking group has attacked hundreds of organizations over the last year, many of them tied to the upcoming election. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Critical Flaw Is Affecting Thousands of WordPress Sites 21.09.2020 9:22

Hackers have been exploiting the vulnerability, which is now patched: Users should update to File Manager version 6.9 ASAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Boost WhatsApp’s Privacy and Better Protect Your Data 18.09.2020 12:31

The Facebook-owned company has end-to-end encryption by default—but that doesn't mean the service’s settings are as private as they could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julian Assange Lays Out His Case Against US Extradition 17.09.2020 13:00

The argument hinges in part on psychiatrists' testimony that Assange is a high suicide risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration Continues to Erode Election Security 16.09.2020 12:59

The DHS, the DOJ, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have all had recent controversies that bode poorly for electoral integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A DHS Official Says He Was Punished for Not Pushing Trump's Agenda 15.09.2020 9:52

Brian Murphy says he was pressured to alter reports on Russia and white supremacy—and that he was fired for refusing to budge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kids' Smartwatches Are a Security Nightmare Despite Years of Warnings 14.09.2020 12:22

Five out of six brands tested by researchers would have allowed hackers to track kids—and in some cases eavesdrop on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI Botched Its DNC Hack Warning in 2016—but Says It Won’t Next Time 11.09.2020 12:15

Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS 10.09.2020 10:19

The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Former Uber Exec's Indictment Is a Warning Shot 09.09.2020 12:18

Prosecutors allege that former Uber security chief Joseph Sullivan covered up a major breach, in the first high-profile case of its kind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Porn Sites Still Won’t Take Down Nonconsensual Deepfakes 08.09.2020 12:49

The videos are racking up millions of views. Meanwhile, for victims, the legal options aren’t keeping up with the technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Protect the Data on Your Laptop 07.09.2020 10:15

Your laptop is a treasure trove of personal and sensitive information—make sure it's as secure as it can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Botnet Is Covertly Targeting Millions of Servers 04.09.2020 7:51

FritzFrog has been used to try and infiltrate government agencies, banks, telecom companies, and universities across the US and Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ransomware Has Gone Corporate. Where Will It End? 03.09.2020 11:51

The DarkSide operators are just the latest group to adopt a veneer of professionalism—while at the same time escalating the consequences of their attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Firefox Launched a New Android App to Lure Users From Chrome 02.09.2020 10:09

Mozilla has rewritten the app to rely on its own infrastructure rather than Google’s. But will its privacy and UI tweaks convince people to make the switch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Tesla Employee Thwarted an Alleged Ransomware Plot 01.09.2020 10:15

Elon Musk confirmed Thursday night that a ransomware gang had approached a Gigafactory employee with alleged promises of a big payout. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How WeChat Censored the Coronavirus Pandemic 31.08.2020 9:54

In China, the messaging platform blocked thousands of keywords related to the virus, a new report reveals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Four Brothers Allegedly Fleeced $19 Million From Amazon 28.08.2020 8:44

The scheme involved 7,000 $94 toothbrushes, according to law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘DiceKeys’ Creates a Master Password for Life With One Roll 27.08.2020 10:48

A new kit leaves your cryptographic destiny up to 25 cubes in a plastic box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tired of Gmail? Try a Privacy-First Email Provider 26.08.2020 11:32

Your inbox holds plenty of sensitive information. Here are some alternatives that put your correspondence under lock and key. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Financial Apps Get You to Spend More and Question Less 25.08.2020 10:08

You should never invest without fully understanding the risks, but tax prep and stock trading services often obfuscate the things you really need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Bannon, a $25M Border Wall Campaign, and a GoFundMe Gone Bad 24.08.2020 12:13

We Build the Wall raised millions. Now the DOJ says its operators—including the former Trump aide—skimmed hundreds of thousands off the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ATM Hackers Have Picked Up Some Clever New Tricks 21.08.2020 9:50

Over the last few years, so-called jackpotting attacks have gotten increasingly sophisticated—while cash machines remain largely the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Alexa Bug Could Have Exposed Your Voice History to Hackers 20.08.2020 8:22

Amazon has patched the flaw, but its discovery underscores the importance of locking down your voice assistant interactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Facebook and Other Sites Manipulate Your Privacy Choices 19.08.2020 12:11

Social media platforms repeatedly use so-called dark patterns to nudge you toward giving away more of your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices