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Episode 320: Kill Switch Engage | TechSNAP 320 May 23, 2017

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We've got another round of WannaCry analysis, the latest on the FCCs battle over Net neutrality. Then IPv6 Tunnels & you, a 2017 check-in.

Plus some fantastic feedback, a robust roundup & so much more!

Episode 319: When IT Security Cries | TechSNAP 319 May 16, 2017

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The WannaCry Worm has brought the world to tears. We've got the latest details, conspiracy theories, fallout & some tissues.

Plus a keylogger that may be hiding in your audio driver, some great hardware recommendations from the audience, your great feedback, a hard hitting round up & so much more!

Episode 318: All Drives Die | TechSNAP 318 May 09, 2017

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Turns out you've been doing passwords wrong, but don't worry, we've got the latest and greatest guidance from NIST. Plus the latest numbers from BackBlaze with some interesting conclusions about enterprise drives.

Then the details about that google docs worm everyone's talking about, some top tips to stay safe & so much more!

Episode 317: Some Fishy Chips | TechSNAP 317 May 03, 2017

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Intel's patched a remote execution exploit that’s been lurking in their chips for the past nine years, we’ve got the details & some handy tips to check if you’re affected. Then Dan does a deep dive into friend of the show Tarsnap: what it is, how to use it & why it’s so awesome. Plus we discuss when we use external services versus building ourselves & a few tips for lightweight backup solutions that might work for you.

Then your fantastic feedback, a riotous roundup & so much more!

Episode 316: PHP Steals Your Nuts | TechSNAP 316 Apr 26, 2017

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The squirrels have gotten in the mailbag as the guys discuss an unfortunate new vulnerability in Squirrelmail. Plus an interesting new entrant to the anonymous domain name space from some of the internet’s most famous rabble rousers. Then Dan & Wes get just a bit jealous of Canada’s new take on net neutrality & more!

Episode 315: Tales of FileSystems | TechSNAP 315 Apr 18, 2017

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We’ve got the latest gossip on Apple’s brand new filesystem & why you should care! Plus Dan dives deep into the wonderful world of ZFS and FreeBSD jails & shows us how he is putting them to use in his latest server build.

Plus it’s your fantastic feedback, a riotous roundup & so much more!

Episode 314: Cyber Liability | TechSNAP 314 Apr 12, 2017

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We cover some fascinating new research that can steal your phone’s PIN using just the on-board sensors. Then we cover how computer security is broken from top to bottom and Dan does another deep dive, this time on everyone’s favorite database, PostgresSQL.

Plus it’s your feedback, a huge roundup & so much more!

Episode 313: Wifi Stack Overfloweth | TechSNAP 313 Apr 05, 2017

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Your Wifi Stack is under attack! But dont worry, Apple’s got the patch & we’ve got the story. Then the latest ATM hacking tips that will only cost you $15 & Dan does a deep dive into Let’s Encrypt!

Plus it’s your feedback, a huge roundup & so much more!

Episode 312: Privacy is Dead | TechSNAP 312 Mar 29, 2017

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This week, we sell your private browsing history to the highest bidder! Oh wait, that’s your ISP! We cover the latest rollback of internet privacy regulations in the US, plus the surprisingly uplifting story of script kiddies getting their day in court, Dan does a not-so-deep dive into ZFS & explains why you should already be using it.

Plus it’s your feedback, a huge roundup & so much more!

Episode 311: Check Yo Checksum | TechSNAP 311 Mar 22, 2017

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The guys break with the usual format & turn things over to Dan for a deep deep dive on Bacula! Then it’s the latest Yahoo hack news & a few more reasons you should already be using ZFS.

Plus it’s your feedback, a huge roundup & so much more!

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