Episodes

  • A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security

    A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security
    Jul 31 2024
    This year’s Intelligence Authorization Act would mandate penetration testing for federally certified voting machines and allow independent researchers to work on exposing vulnerabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • How Infostealers Pillaged the World’s Passwords

    How Infostealers Pillaged the World’s Passwords
    Jul 30 2024
    Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It’s a gold mine for hackers—and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • New Jersey's $500 Million Bid to Become an AI Epicenter

    New Jersey's $500 Million Bid to Become an AI Epicenter
    Jul 29 2024
    The Garden State has enacted a hefty new tax credit specifically for AI businesses. But tax incentives—particularly around data centers—haven’t always created large numbers of jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • A Hacker ‘Ghost’ Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHub

    A Hacker ‘Ghost’ Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHub
    Jul 26 2024
    Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a 3,000-account network on GitHub that is manipulating the platform and spreading ransomware and info stealers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Don't Fall for CrowdStrike Outage Scams

    Don't Fall for CrowdStrike Outage Scams
    Jul 25 2024
    Swindlers are spinning up bogus websites in an attempt to dupe people with “CrowdStrike support” scams following the security firm's catastrophic software update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter

    How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter
    Jul 24 2024
    The code, the first of its kind, was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year—what appears to be yet another innovation in Russia’s torment of Ukrainian civilians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • The Pentagon Wants to Spend $141 Billion on a Doomsday Machine

    The Pentagon Wants to Spend $141 Billion on a Doomsday Machine
    Jul 23 2024
    The DOD wants to refurbish ICBM silos that give it the ability to end civilization. But these missiles are useless as weapons, and their other main purpose—attracting an enemy’s nuclear strikes—serves no end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • From the Archives: How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam

    From the Archives: How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam
    Jul 22 2024
    In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here's what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins