Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast Find Old Accounts (Part 2)
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Sep 22, 2025 Discover techniques for uncovering old, forgotten online accounts and enhancing security. Dive into the troubling implications of new technologies, like Samsung's ad-laden smart fridges and automated sextortion spyware. Explore privacy concerns surrounding employee monitoring and government data access. Good news emerges with hardware advancements in the Pixel 10 and iPhone 17. Stay informed about the EU vote on chat control that could impact encrypted communication.
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Map Third-Party Dependencies
- Third-party vendor dependencies create systemic fragility in critical systems like airports.
- Mapping software and hardware supply chains helps build resilience against cascading failures.
Client-Side Scanning Threatens Encryption
- EU "chat control" would force client-side scanning and risks undermining encryption for everyone.
- Even cryptography experts warned such measures by signing an open letter against the proposal.
Smart Devices Can Become Ad Surfaces
- Vendors are increasingly monetizing smart-device displays by pushing ads via remote updates.
- Disconnecting a device can stop ads but sacrifices paid features you expect to keep.