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The Weird Partisan Math of Vote-By-Mail 05.05.2020 15:18

Research says that expanding mail-in voting doesn’t help Democrats. So why are Republicans so afraid of it? Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ADL Calls Out Steam for Giving Extremists a Pass 04.05.2020 10:56

The nonprofit has identified hundreds of profiles that espouse hate, with little attempt from the gaming platform to stop them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Spies Snuck Malware Into the Google Play Store—Again and Again 01.05.2020 9:05

Malicious Android apps from the so-called PhantomLance campaign targeted hundreds of users, and at least two slipped past Google's defenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Covid-19 Pandemic Reveals Ransomware's Long Game 30.04.2020 9:21

Hackers laid the groundwork months ago for attacks. Now they're flipping the switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sneaky Zero-Click Attacks Are a Hidden Menace 29.04.2020 11:00

Hacks that can play out without any user interaction may be more common than we realize, in part because they’re so difficult to detect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid Its Covid-19 Crisis, China Was Still Hacking Uighurs’ iPhones 28.04.2020 8:49

Security researchers reveal a months-long, indiscriminate campaign targeting the iPhones of Chinese Muslims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Sees State-Sponsored Hackers Ramping Up Coronavirus Attacks 27.04.2020 7:59

More than 12 government-backed groups are using the pandemic as cover for digital reconnaissance and espionage, according to a new report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Vital Hack Could Turn Medical Devices Into Ventilators 24.04.2020 7:58

Hundreds of thousands of lower-grade breathing devices are going unused because manufacturers say they can’t perform life-saving functions. But a new patch might change that. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Security News This Week: Russian Hackers Went After San Francisco International Airport 23.04.2020 7:57

Plus: Windows zero days, Covid-19 spam, and more of the week's top security news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Apple and Google's Social Distancing Maps Work 22.04.2020 10:04

New tools from the tech giants shows the dramatic impact of sheltering in place, using location data from phones like yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Can Now Check If Your ISP Uses Basic Security Measures 21.04.2020 7:56

“Is BGP Safe Yet” is a new site that names and shames internet service providers who don't tend to their routing. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Covid-19 Contact Tracing Pose a Privacy Risk? Your Questions, Answered 20.04.2020 19:15

Apple and Google's Bluetooth-based system isn't perfect. But many of the biggest concerns have solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pentagon Hasn't Fixed Basic Cybersecurity Blind Spots 17.04.2020 8:22

Five years ago, the Department of Defense set dozens of security hygiene goals. A new report finds that it has abandoned or lost track of most of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Cover Your Tracks Every Time You Go Online 16.04.2020 9:42

Online tracking can often feel downright invasive. From using VPNs to clearing browser histories, we've got your back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Apple and Google Are Enabling Covid-19 Contact-Tracing 15.04.2020 11:17

The tech giants have teamed up to use a Bluetooth-based framework to keep track of the spread of infections without compromising location privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Security News This Week: Signal Threatens to Leave the US If EARN IT Act Passes 14.04.2020 7:59

Plus: WhatsApp updates, a ransomware scheme, and more of the week's top security news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vote by Mail Isn't Perfect. But It's Essential in a Pandemic 13.04.2020 10:07

Despite Donald Trump's invective, the spread of Covid-19 has made the expansion of absentee voting expansion critical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clever Cryptography Could Protect Privacy in Covid-19 Contact-Tracing Apps 10.04.2020 14:53

Researchers are racing to achieve the benefits of location-tracking without the surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thousands of Android Apps Are Silently Accessing Your Data 09.04.2020 10:42

More than 4,000 Google Play apps let developers and advertisers collect a list of the user's other installed apps, no permission needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hacker Found a Way to Take Over Any Apple Webcam 08.04.2020 6:26

They've been patched, but the Safari vulnerabilities would have given an alarming amount of access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Keep Your Zoom Chats Private and Secure 07.04.2020 9:53

Trolls. Prying bosses. Zoom's a great video chat platform, but a few simple steps also make it a safe one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Online Credit Card Skimmers Are Thriving During the Pandemic 06.04.2020 8:09

As brick and mortars close due to the novel coronavirus, thieves have increasingly targeted digital check-out. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hack Brief: Marriott Got Hacked. Yes, Again 03.04.2020 8:36

The hotel chain has suffered its second major breach in 16 months. Here's how to find out if you're affected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Elite Spy Group Used 5 Zero-Days to Hack North Koreans 02.04.2020 9:00

South Korea is a prime suspect for exploiting the secret software vulnerabilities in an extremely sophisticated attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Postal Service's Surprising Role in Surviving Doomsday 01.04.2020 13:03

The little-known Postal Plan, which dates back to the Clinton era, charges mail carriers with delivering critical supplies—like vaccines—as a last resort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices