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Google Now Supports Passkeys, Risky New Top Level Domains, Twitter’s Encryption Dilemma
In this episode, we explore the arrival of passwordless Google accounts that use “passkeys,” which offer enhanced usability and security. We discuss the benefits of passkeys over traditional passwords, but also why ...
Governments Try to Ban Encryption (Yet Again)
Déjà vu: Yet again, they’re tugging on the “think of the children” strings. But you can’t make math illegal ...
The LastPass Attack Gets Worse, What is Gamification, Signal’s Encryption Standoff
Popular password manager LastPass suffered a second attack that lasted for over two months. Now new and disturbing information is being released about the attack. Scott discusses the benefits and challenges of ...
Attack of the Wi-Fi Spy Drones, How to Destroy Your Old Electronics, Signal Removes SMS Support
Two modified wi-fi enabled drones were found on the top of a financial firm’s building and used to intercept a employee’s credentials, a fun discussion about the best way to physically destroy ...
Interview with Signal’s New President
Long and interesting interview with Signal’s new president, Meredith Whittaker: WhatsApp uses the Signal encryption protocol to provide encryption for its messages. That was absolutely a visionary choice that Brian and his ...
Hackers Use Telegram, Signal, Dark Web to Help Iranian Protesters
Protesters against the Iran regime are getting a boost to aid their efforts from hacking groups who are using Telegram, Signal and the dark web to get around government restrictions. “Key activities ...
How 1-Time Passcodes Became a Corporate Liability
Phishers are enjoying remarkable success using text messages to steal remote access credentials and one-time passcodes from employees at some of the world's largest technology companies and customer support firms. A recent ...
Multi-Factor Authentication Fatigue Attack, Signal Account Twilio Hack, Facebook and Instagram In-App Browser
A Cisco employee was compromised by a ransomware gang using a technique called multi-factor authentication fatigue, an attack on the Signal messenger app’s SMS service Twilio potentially disclosed the phone numbers of ...
Google Android vs Apple iOS: Which is Better for Privacy and Cybersecurity?
This week we battle it out between the two mobile tech giants, Google Android vs Apple iOS, and discuss which one is better for your privacy and cybersecurity. Topics include: app stores ...
‘Shame on You, Moxie Marlinspike’—Fake Cash Scheme Pollutes Signal Nonprofit
Creator of the Signal encrypted messaging app, Moxie Marlinspike, is suddenly stepping down as CEO of Signal. Some say greed has turned him. Are the critics fair? You decide ...
