Daily Tech News Show Night of the Undead Ad Blockers - DTNS 4639
Nov 3, 2023
Topics in this podcast include the UK hosting an AI Safety Summit, YouTube's crackdown on ad-blockers, and the dip in Apple's revenue. The hosts also discuss Google's decision on web integrity API, paying for ad removal, Tom's top five TV robots, and the recent AI summit in the UK.
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OKTA Breach Details And Mitigation
- OKTA confirmed attackers accessed support system files for 134 customers, with five targeted session hijackings.
- They mitigated risk by disabling compromised accounts and binding admin session tokens to network locations.
Google Pulls Controversial Web API
- Google shelved the Web Environment Integrity API after public backlash about web DRM.
- Google will instead work on a narrower Android WebView Media Integrity API targeting embedded app WebViews.
Apple's Revenue Context
- Apple's overall revenue dipped 1% year-on-year while iPhone and Services were the main bright spots.
- The China revenue decline is notable but not catastrophic given multi-year growth trends.