Netflix Cracks Down on Password Sharing, AI Legal Research Gone Wrong, Fake Identities and Surveillance Firms
Netflix plans to crack down on the widespread practice of password sharing among households. We discuss their new verification feature and its impact on user experience and security. A lawyer finds himself in hot water after relying on ChatGPT for legal research. We investigate the consequences of referencing non-existent legal ... Read More
Meta’s $1.3 Billion Fine, AI Hoax Hysteria, Montana’s TikTok Ban
In this episode, we discuss Meta’s record-breaking $1.3 billion fine by the EU for unlawfully transferring user data, shedding light on the increasing risks faced by tech companies in violating privacy rules. Highly realistic images of a Pentagon explosion went viral on Twitter, causing a stock market dip. We discuss ... Read More
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 passkeys are not quite ready for prime time use. Next, we discuss Google Domains’ introduction of new top-level ... Read More
Private Tweets Exposed, Unauthorized Tracking Collaboration, AI Risks and Regulation
In this episode we discuss a recent Twitter security incident that caused private tweets sent to Twitter Circles to become visible to unintended recipients. Next, we discuss the collaboration between Apple and Google to develop a specification for detecting and alerting users of unauthorized tracking using devices like AirTags. Finally, ... Read More
Juice Jacking Debunked, Photographer vs. AI Dataset, Google Authenticator Risks
In this episode we debunk the fearmongering surrounding “juice jacking,” a cyber attack where attackers steal data from devices that are charging via USB ports. Next, we dive into a case where a photographer tried to get his photos removed from an AI dataset, only to receive an invoice instead ... Read More
Building a Healthy Security Culture: Insights from Kai Roer
In this episode we speak with Kai Roer, a renowned author, security culture coach, and CEO of Praxis Security Labs. Kai shares his career journey in cybersecurity and emphasizes the importance of building a strong security culture within organizations. He identifies the biggest impediments to a good security culture and ... Read More
Arkansas Social Media Consent Law, Android Malware Invasion, New Method of Keyless Car Theft
Is Arkansas taking the right step to protect children online? A new law passed in the state makes it illegal for minors to use social media without their parent or guardian’s consent. Over 60 Android apps on the Google Play Store with more than 100 million downloads have been infiltrated ... Read More
Genesis Market Crackdown, Life360 App Misuse, Tesla Customer Privacy Concerns
Law enforcement agencies across 17 countries have cracked down on Genesis Market, one of the largest criminal marketplaces, resulting in the arrests of 120 people globally. Popular family safety app, Life360, has been used by sex traffickers to monitor and control their victims, highlighting the increasing use of GPS technology ... Read More
Clearview AI Facial Recognition Fallout, Hacked and Helpless, Is AI Armageddon Upon Us?
Clearview AI provided police with 30 billion scraped images from Facebook, raising concerns over privacy and the potential misuse of facial recognition technology. A victim of a phone hack shares their story of how their credit card was stolen, highlighting the vulnerability of personal information and the chain of events ... Read More
The TikTok CEO Testimony, ChatGPT’s Privacy Risks, Inaudible Ultrasound Attacks
The CEO of TikTok was criticized by Congress for his “worthless” assurances regarding the app’s privacy and security. But what is the real motivation for Congress attempting to ban TikTok? Should we be concerned that AI language models like ChatGPT are a privacy nightmare? Not just for businesses but for ... Read More
