Security Now (Audio) SN 1037: Chinese Participation in MAPP - Why Signal is Leaving Australia
Aug 6, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the fallout from a SharePoint server patch debacle. Tensions rise as Signal plans to abandon Australia due to governmental encryption demands. The podcast explores espionage tactics used by Russia, while also addressing vulnerabilities in network devices like TP-Link routers. Plus, listeners learn about the discontinuation of Dropbox's password manager and the implications of age verification technology. Geopolitical issues clash with cybersecurity as concerns arise over China's role in Microsoft's MAPP program.
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Risks of Outsourcing to China
- Microsoft outsourced SharePoint maintenance to Chinese engineers despite ongoing cyberattacks by China against US networks.
- This creates a dangerous conflict of interest that may have contributed to a flawed security patch in SharePoint.
Russia Spies Using Fake AV Updates
- Russian intelligence uses fake Kaspersky antivirus updates to insert fake certificates, intercepting embassy internet traffic.
- This enables man-in-the-middle attacks decrypting secured communications inside Russia.
Dropbox Password Manager Ending Soon
- Dropbox Passwords, its password manager, will be discontinued by October 28th, 2025.
- Users should proactively switch to alternative secure password management solutions such as Bitwarden.
