Security Now (Audio) SN 1046: Google's Developer Registration Decree - The End of Free Android Apps?
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Oct 8, 2025 Google's demand for developer registration raises alarms about the future of open-source app stores. The EU's upcoming vote on chat control could compromise user privacy significantly. Qantas tries to block the publication of stolen customer data, while researchers unveil a budget-friendly 'Battering RAM' attack device. Discord experiences a breach exposing IDs, and Imgur restricts UK access due to data protection concerns. Meanwhile, Brave disputes its claims of being three times faster than competitors. The landscape of digital privacy and security remains precarious.
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Qantas' Injunction Against Leaks
- Qantas obtained a permanent court order preventing third parties from accessing or viewing stolen customer data after a breach.
- Steve argues this is largely symbolic because attackers and illicit buyers won't obey such injunctions.
Brave's Speed Claim Is Misleading
- Brave's claim of being 'up to three times faster' is misleading because it shares Chromium's rendering engine with Chrome, Edge, and others.
- Any speed advantage likely comes from blocking heavy ads/trackers, not superior rendering technology.
Centralize Content Filtering In The OS
- If content scanning is mandated, implement it at the operating system level rather than in each messaging app to prevent inconsistencies and bypasses.
- Targeting the OS centralizes enforcement and avoids forcing every app to reimplement content checks.
