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The Police's Military Tactics Turn Peaceful Protests Violent 09.06.2020 12:14

Research shows that calm and negotiation, not excessive force, reduces damage. So why are officers still turning to tear gas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zoom's End-to-End Encryption Will Be for Paying Customers Only 08.06.2020 8:47

The video conferencing company says it wants to be able to work with law enforcement to catch bad actors on its platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pentagon's Hand-Me-Downs Helped Militarize Police. Here's How 05.06.2020 12:13

Over several decades, the 1033 program has shipped over $7.4 billion of Defense Department property to more than 8,000 law enforcement agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance 04.06.2020 11:03

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here's how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shadowserver, an Internet Guardian, Finds a Lifeline 03.06.2020 8:58

Ten weeks ago, Shadowserver's main source of funding dried up. Now, it's back on level footing. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Security News This Week: This $350 "Anti-5G" Device Is Apparently Just a USB Stick 02.06.2020 8:33

Plus: A LiveJournal hack, Qatar's contact tracing privacy failure, and more of the week's top security news. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State-Based Contact-Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess 01.06.2020 10:44

With no nationwide Covid-19 notification software in sight, security and interoperability issues loom large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a Jailbreak Out for the Current Version of iOS 29.05.2020 10:23

The Unc0ver tool works on all versions of iOS from 11 to 13.5, the current release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't Be Fooled by Covid-19 Contact-Tracing Scams 28.05.2020 7:34

Fraudsters have found yet another way to take advantage of the pandemic. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now’s The Perfect Time to Start Using a Password Manager 27.05.2020 9:17

Time has no meaning, and we’re all stuck in front of screens. You may as well secure your life while you’re always online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ShinyHunters Is a Hacking Group on a Data Breach Spree 26.05.2020 10:52

In the first two weeks of May, they've hit the dark web, hawking 200 million stolen records from over a dozen companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hypocrisy of Mike Pompeo 25.05.2020 16:07

In the few short years since his time in Congress, the secretary of state has conveniently reversed himself on multiple fronts. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI Backs Down Against Apple—Again 22.05.2020 10:53

The agency cracked the Pensacola iPhones, but it still views Cupertino as a problem—even though it's easier to break into iPhones than it has been in years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nigerian Fraudsters Ripping Off the Unemployment System 21.05.2020 10:13

Security researchers have spotted the “Scattered Canary” group scamming vital benefits programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallets Can Get Hacked, Too 20.05.2020 11:05

New research shows vulnerabilities in popular cold storage options that would have revealed their PINs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Security News This Week: Hackers Claim to Have ‘Dirty Laundry’ About Donald Trump 19.05.2020 7:22

Plus: Warrantless surveillance, an iOS zero-day glut, and more of the week's top security news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Says Chinese Hackers Went Too Far During the Covid-19 Crisis 18.05.2020 9:18

The FBI and DHS say that Beijing's hacking “jeopardizes” the delivery of much-needed Covid-19 treatment options. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defcon Is Canceled 15.05.2020 7:41

For real this time. Its sister conference, Black Hat, has also been called off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Online Voting Has Worked So Far. That Doesn’t Mean It's Safe 14.05.2020 14:03

Proponents of mobile and internet voting point to its uneventful track record. That's not good enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn 13.05.2020 9:23

Though social networks have pledged to take more concerted action against it, the theory has continued to spread, inspiring a surge of attacks. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Security News This Week: Zoom Security Gets a Boost With Keybase Acquisition 12.05.2020 8:19

Plus: A GoDaddy breach, a ransomware attack, and more of the week's top security news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How a Facebook Bug Took Down Your Favorite iOS Apps 11.05.2020 9:12

Thank a tiny change to a software development kit for widespread crashes Wednesday, including the Spotify and TikTok apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GitHub Takes Aim at Open Source Software Vulnerabilities 08.05.2020 9:05

GitHub Advanced Security will help automatically spot potentially security problems in the world's biggest open source platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LockBit Is the New Ransomware for Hire 07.05.2020 8:40

A recent infection, which managed to plunder a company's network within hours, demonstrates why the malware has become so prevalent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hacker Lexicon: What Is Fleeceware and How Can You Protect Yourself? 06.05.2020 9:14

Sneaky developers are charging big bucks for basic apps. Here's how to spot a scam in sheep's clothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices