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Flaws Could Have Exposed Cryptocurrency Exchanges to Hackers 18.08.2020 10:33

Researchers found troubling bugs in open-source libraries used by financial institutions. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over a Billion Android Devices Are at Risk of Data Theft 17.08.2020 6:41

Qualcomm has released a fix for the flaws in its Snapdragon chip, which attackers might exploit to monitor location or render the phone unresponsive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Subtle Tricks Shopping Sites Use to Make You Spend More 14.08.2020 12:00

Through deceptive designs known as “dark patterns,” online retailers try to nudge you toward purchases you wouldn’t otherwise make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An '80s File Format Enabled Stealthy Mac Hacking 13.08.2020 10:18

The now-patched vulnerability would have let hackers target Microsoft Office using Symbolic Link—a file type that hasn't been in common use in over 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers Could Use IoT Botnets to Manipulate Energy Markets 12.08.2020 9:56

With access to just 50,000 high-wattage smart devices, attackers could make a bundle off of causing minor fluctuations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Quest to Liberate $300K of Bitcoin From an Old ZIP File 11.08.2020 10:15

The story of a guy who wouldn't let a few quintillion possible decryption keys stand between him and his cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Decades-Old Email Flaws Could Let Attackers Mask Their Identities 10.08.2020 11:36

Researchers found 18 exploits that take advantage of inconsistencies in the email plumbing most people never think about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Alleged Twitter Hackers Got Caught 07.08.2020 13:57

Bitcoin payments and IP addresses led investigators to two of the alleged perpetrators in just over two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Spot—and Avoid—Dark Patterns on the Web 06.08.2020 12:03

You've seen them before: the UX ploys designed to trick you into spending money, or make it nearly impossible to unsubscribe. Here's what to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers Broke Into Real News Sites to Plant Fake Stories 05.08.2020 10:33

A disinfo operation broke into the content management systems of Eastern European media outlets in a campaign to spread misinformation about NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI Helped Uncover Chinese Boats Hiding in North Korean Waters 04.08.2020 10:20

A combination of technologies helped scientists discover a potentially illegal fishing operation involving more than 900 vessels. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Children Stream on Twitch—Where Potential Predators Find Them 03.08.2020 12:47

A WIRED investigation found dozens of channels belong to children apparently under 13, and anonymous chat participants sending inappropriate messages their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Cyberattack on Garmin Disrupted More Than Workouts 31.07.2020 9:47

A ransomware hit and subsequent outage caused problems in the company's aviation services, including flight planning and mapping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's GRU Hackers Hit US Government and Energy Targets 30.07.2020 11:32

A previously unreported Fancy Bear campaign persisted for well over a year—and indicates that the notorious group has broadened its focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple's Hackable iPhones Are Finally Here 29.07.2020 9:50

Last year, Apple announced a special device just for hackers. The phone—for approved researchers only—has started to ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thieves Are Emptying ATMs Using a New Form of Jackpotting 28.07.2020 9:08

The new hardware-based attack, which has targeted machines across Europe, can yield a stream of cash for the attacker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter Cracks Down on QAnon. Your Move, Facebook 27.07.2020 11:10

Twitter's new policy won't make the conspiracy group disappear. But experts say it could dramatically reduce its ability to spread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's Latest Hacking Target: Covid-19 Vaccine Projects 24.07.2020 8:24

Officials in the three countries believe a state-linked group is trying to steal intellectual property and information about potential vaccine candidates. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Map Shows the Inescapable Creep of Surveillance 23.07.2020 9:59

The Atlas of Surveillance shows which tech law enforcement agencies across the country have acquired. It's a sobering look at the present-day panopticon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘DDoS-For-Hire’ Is Fueling a New Wave of Attacks 22.07.2020 10:34

Turf wars are heating up over the routers that fuel distributed denial of service attacks—and cybermercenaries are running rampant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hack Brief: Microsoft Warns of a 17-Year-Old ‘Wormable’ Bug 21.07.2020 10:42

The SigRed vulnerability exists in Windows DNS, used by practically every small and medium-sized organization in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Moves to Secures the Cloud From Itself 20.07.2020 8:47

Confidential Virtual Machines allows Google Cloud Services Customers to keep data secret—even when it's being actively processed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft Halts a Global Fraud Campaign That Targeted CEOs 17.07.2020 8:47

A sophisticated scheme was designed to trick businesses in more than 60 countries into wiring large sums of money to attackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Super Smash Bros. Community Reckons With Sexual Misconduct Allegations 16.07.2020 18:50

Dozens of people have come forward over the past week, many pointing to a culture that they say enabled rampant predatory behavior. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon Bans Employees From Using TikTok on Their Phones 15.07.2020 7:23

US lawmakers have repeatedly raised security concerns over the app's Chinese ownership. Are US businesses next? Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices