podcastTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 127
On this podcast, Dave and Jeff discuss an unsecured support server from Microsoft, Mozilla banning malicious extensions, Tinder sharing big data, and more.
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Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 126
On this podcast, Dave and Jeff discuss the latest scam targeting Travelex customers, a phishing attack on the UN, Australia relief being targeted by Magecart, and more.
Web-threat protection and targeted attacks
Web threats are actively used in targeted attacks, so their neutralization should be an integral part of APT defense strategy.
Safer smartphones for schoolchildren
Setting up your child’s first smartphone right will help keep them safe — and save you money.
You, me, and Facebook makes three
Privacy International talks about period-tracking apps and the perils of sharing secrets with apps.
Going green in IT: How and why
Four steps to reduce your company’s IT carbon footprint — and save money.
Threats
Beware of fleeceware
Overpriced apps entice Google Play and App Store users with a free trial period, and then charge them for a paid subscription even when uninstalled.
“Puss in Boots” APT campaign
Charles Perrault explains how hired hackers use social engineering and watering hole attacks for political purposes.
Student surprise: Malware masked as textbooks and essays
Malware can masquerade not only as games and TV shows, but also as educational materials. We help you understand what this malware is and how to avoid being infected.
On the dangers of popular television series
Malware is often distributed in files disguised as episodes of popular TV series. We talk about the most dangerous TV series and how to spot the threat.
Pirate Matryoshka: A nesting doll Trojan from Pirate Bay
A close look at Pirate Matryoshka malware, and why even inveterate pirates should not download cracked software from torrent trackers.
How pirates hook gamers
The story of a guy who just wanted to download a pirated copy of a game but got malware instead. It’s happening more and more often, and we explain why.
Mobile beasts and where to find them — part three
Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.
A cryptocurrency exchange hack with a North Korean accent
The infamous Lazarus group’s newest campaign is really hard to detect. Bonus: How cryptocurrencies, cybercriminals, and ramen noodles are connected.
Free files (with some ads)
Take a stroll through your apps and you’re bound to encounter some unfamiliar names. Where do those unaccounted-for apps on your PC come from, and are they safe?
Business
Can you trust digital signatures in PDF files?
Researchers try to modify the contents of a signed PDF file without invalidating the signature.
Four theories for better learning
When training staff, it is not enough to give them the right information; they also have to digest it and remember it.
Open source is not a cure-all
A Chaos Communication Congress speaker reflects on whether using open-source hardware can solve trust problems in hardware.
The connected product life cycle dilemma
Longer product life cycles mean sustainability; shorter ones are easier in terms of support. Which should you choose?
truthSnow White, the Seven Cryptominers, and the targeted attacks
The Brothers Grimm fairy tales are deep source of object lessons in information security — not just for children, but also for adults.
cryptocurrenciesGUSD smart contract allows for theft of antispam payments
Exploring front-running to capture the Gemini dollar’s antispam stake.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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6 accounts you should never abandon
Don’t use the service? Delete your account. We explain which accounts are dangerous to leave dormant — and why.
Go to a porn site, get a virus — right?
Most computer infections come from visiting porn sites, or so some people say. Are they right?
iphoneFact or fiction: Hyphens break iPhones
Does saying “hyphen” five times to your iPhone really crash it — or is that just another myth?
Eavesdropping smartphones: Fact or fiction?
Many swear phones secretly listen in through their built-in microphones. We investigate the claims — and offer other explanations for spookily precise mobile ads.
The Seven Young Goats and multifactor authentication
We analyze the fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats in terms of cybersecurity
Stop iOS location tracking
If you own an Apple device, spend a few minutes setting up your System Location Services. You’ll protect your privacy and lengthen battery life.
ChromeChrome in the zero-day crosshairs
A Chrome vulnerability already exploited by attackers gets patched. We recommend updating your browser right now.
Tips
Instagram’s updated security and privacy settings
How to protect your Instagram account and personal photos from prying eyes.
Momo, the horror from WhatsApp
How a sculpture from Japan is scaring WhatsApp users around the world, and how to protect children from such spooks on the Internet.
How to adjust Facebook notifications
Facebook sends so many notifications that sometimes it’s tempting just to turn them off. We tell you how to do it — or how to adjust them so they don’t take over your life.