Security Now (Audio) SN 1032: Pervasive Web Fingerprinting - How Websites Tracks You Despite Cookie Blocks
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Jul 2, 2025 Discover the intriguing world of web fingerprinting and its implications for privacy. Explore Microsoft's new updates, including unexpected restarts and adjustments to Windows 10 and 11. Learn about Russia's requirement for local app installations on iPhones and a French city's switch from Windows to Linux. Delve into novel AI malware techniques and the latest vulnerabilities in Cisco systems. Laugh along as hosts dissect changes in certificate notifications and the whimsical side of everyday surveillance. The conversation highlights the tense balance between online tracking and user privacy.
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Microsoft's New Unexpected Restart
- Microsoft renamed Windows crashes as “unexpected restart experience” with a black screen.
- They introduced Quick Machine Recovery to reduce restart downtime after system failures.
Shift Towards Memory-Safe Languages
- Memory-safe languages like Rust and Go reduce vulnerabilities from unsafe memory handling.
- Government and organizations increasingly require adopting memory-safe languages to improve security.
Protect Privacy With Data Broker Cleanup
- Use services like DeleteMe to remove your personal info from data brokers.
- Regular monitoring and removal keep personal data off the web and reduce risks of identity theft.
