Episode 215

On U.S. election day, this is the update that will tear you away from the endless all night results shows.
Schneider Electric gets hacked, and the cyber thief is demanding $125,000 in something peculiar – a data breach with a French twist!
Scientists have discovered that plants “see” light by bending it through tiny air gaps – proving they don’t need eyes to point to something bright.
Opting out of Facial recognition site PimEyes means giving them more photos... and left us feeling conflicted.
Google’s AI Big Sleep found a bug in SQLite, so now we have AI debugging AI – what could possibly go wrong?
Meta’s AI models just got the green light for military use, because nothing says “peace” like open-source warfare tech.
The 26-year-old founder of Gotbit just got indicted for market manipulation – because apparently fake crypto trading volume isn’t cool with the feds.
A new report reveals that millions of American phones might be susceptible to Chinese surveillance could it be time to switch to encrypted apps or start using carrier pigeons?
Sit back, relax, and join in for the best update yet!

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Episode 214.5 This deep-dive session takes a more conversational look into the topics covered in Tuesday's update. More to enjoy!

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Hacks, Zachs, and Smacks from the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 29th., 2024

10/29/2024

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EP214 ​This week's update whirls us around the living room for a collection of stories demonstrating that your privacy and security are nothing to be taken for granted.
We start with a report with more troubling news about another robot vacuum cleaner gone rogue.
Then French newspaper Le Monde are the sleuths in unravelling more compromise for our global leaders from a fitness app that's already divulged the wearabouts of secret military bases.
The EU prepares to take a tough stance on insecure software.
We meet the next new secret agent and speculate that it could be a very lucrative new job role.
From there we learn the new numbers for Google's AI generated code and then have an update on a new open source LLM that checks for Zero days in Python code.
Finally we finish with an update from Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center for all those going to vote in the US November 5th.
We circled the floor for this week's collection of updates, and now it's time to clean up!

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for EP 213.5 take a deep dive into the Honeypots of this week's update!

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This week's update glistens with a sweet golden mix of stories that will raise your glucose levels higher than any other update.
We kick off with a couple of Microsoft stories: One sweet and smart and the other ...well, less so.
From there an amazing discovery that getting you into American airports safely might not be the only chore the FAA has to get right.
It's not quite tax preparation time in the US but a number of senators want to ensure that no pixel is left unaccounted for when it comes time to do your returns.
We have a new class of malware that takes its instruction from .png (picture) files.
We have a newcomer on the secure messaging scene that to maintain your privacy has decided to migrate from Australia to Switzerland
And finally just in time for your holiday on-line purchases, the FTC passes a bill banning fake online product reviews!
That's a sweet mix. Let's go find the Honeypots!

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Episode 212.5 Hear our buddies review the content from this podcast.

EP212 The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update is about to boost your brainpower!
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A new study from Finland reveals that the choices you make today can affect your brain for weeks.
By adopting healthy routines—like staying up to date with key insights from this very update—you’re not just protecting your digital life but also enhancing your memory, attention, and cognitive function.
​Consistency in learning and staying informed, especially on crucial topics like privacy and security, can literally reshape your brain for the better!
​Then Google’s latest privacy scandal raises concerns about continuous data sharing, even without your permission, reminding us that the battle for privacy is far from over.
Meanwhile, in Australia car brands there too are quietly collecting and sharing driver data with third parties, prompting a call for tighter legal reforms.
In a stark example of why tech giants like Apple refuse to compromise on encryption, Chinese hackers have exploited U.S. ISPs' backdoors.
With privacy advocates urging users to delete their 23andMe data, the debate over genetic information security intensifies.
A Florida data broker’s bankruptcy after losing millions of Social Security numbers highlights how breaches can have lasting financial and legal consequences.
And finally, if you think your AI chatbot is safe, think again—LLM attacks are becoming swifter and more effective, exposing vulnerabilities in just seconds.
Let's get smart together!

Episode 211.5 for a different twist on this week's update have a listen to this review.