Security, Spoken

Latest Episodes:

Sneaky Zero-Click Attacks Are a Hidden Menace Apr 29, 2020

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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.

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Amid Its Covid-19 Crisis, China Was Still Hacking Uighurs’ iPhones Apr 28, 2020

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Security researchers reveal a months-long, indiscriminate campaign targeting the iPhones of Chinese Muslims.

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Google Sees State-Sponsored Hackers Ramping Up Coronavirus Attacks Apr 27, 2020

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More than 12 government-backed groups are using the pandemic as cover for digital reconnaissance and espionage, according to a new report.

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A Vital Hack Could Turn Medical Devices Into Ventilators Apr 24, 2020

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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

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Security News This Week: Russian Hackers Went After San Francisco International Airport Apr 23, 2020

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Plus: Windows zero days, Covid-19 spam, and more of the week's top security news.

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How Apple and Google's Social Distancing Maps Work Apr 22, 2020

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New tools from the tech giants shows the dramatic impact of sheltering in place, using location data from phones like yours.

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You Can Now Check If Your ISP Uses Basic Security Measures Apr 21, 2020

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“Is BGP Safe Yet” is a new site that names and shames internet service providers who don't tend to their routing.Â

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Does Covid-19 Contact Tracing Pose a Privacy Risk? Your Questions, Answered Apr 20, 2020

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Apple and Google's Bluetooth-based system isn't perfect. But many of the biggest concerns have solutions.

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The Pentagon Hasn't Fixed Basic Cybersecurity Blind Spots Apr 17, 2020

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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.

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How to Cover Your Tracks Every Time You Go Online Apr 16, 2020

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Online tracking can often feel downright invasive. From using VPNs to clearing browser histories, we've got your back.

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