365: The XZorcist: a Compression Project Possessed by Evil
Apr 8, 2024
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The podcast covers topics like a backdoor in XE compression utility, a whirlwind of data breaches, gaming with Gameeky, and a software spotlight on Letter Press. They also discuss NextCloud updates, events like Red Hat Summit, and emphasize the importance of cybersecurity and privacy concerns.
Data breaches compromise user privacy and highlight security flaws in major companies like AT&T, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google.
Using clever tactics like fake phone numbers with a popular song number can lead to shared benefits and discounts among users.
Gamiki offers an educational game development platform for young learners, promoting creativity, storytelling, and programming skills through Python.
Deep dives
AT&T Data Breach Impacting 73 Million Customers
A massive data breach at AT&T has affected 73 million customers, both current and former. Personal data such as social security numbers, full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and more were compromised. The breached data has been shared on the dark web, making it a serious privacy concern for those affected.
A Cyber Safety Review Board found Microsoft at fault for cybersecurity practices after a Chinese government hack targeting U.S. officials' emails. The breach affected 22 organizations and over 500 individuals, highlighting flaws in Microsoft's security. The board recommended Microsoft pause cloud services deployment until fixing the security issues.
Facebook Allowed Netflix Access to Private Messages
Court documents revealed that Facebook allowed Netflix access to private messages for over a decade for advertising purposes. The allegation in the anti-competitive lawsuit suggests a breach of user privacy and data sharing practices.
Google to Delete Millions of Records for Incognito Mode Breach
Google is set to delete millions of records due to an incognito mode breach. Billions of data points were accessed, raising concerns over user privacy and data security. This action comes after acknowledging the breach and taking steps to protect user information.
Innovative Phone Number Hack for Stores
A clever suggestion from the podcast involves using a famous song number, '867-5309,' combined with a local area code to provide fake phone numbers to stores asking for contact information. This tactic has been surprisingly successful, as many others also use this strategy, leading to a shared pool of reward points and discounts, demonstrating the power of a collective solution to a common issue.
Educational Game Creation with Gamiki
The podcast highlights a game development platform called Gamiki that allows young learners and educators to design and explore games collaboratively. With features like code-free game creation, storytelling tools, and programming basics through Python, Gamiki promotes artistic skills and offers templates for various game genres. The platform provides a hands-on approach to game design and programming, fostering creativity and educational engagement.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:08 Community Feedback
00:08:09 Sponsored by Kolide - [link]
00:12:10 Backdoor Found in XZ UTility - [link], [link]
00:42:39 Sponsored by LINBIT - [link]
00:43:58 Whirlwind of Data Breaches - [apnews], [csoonline], [Microsoft issue], [Netflix/Facebook]
00:58:43 Gaming: Gameeky - [link]
01:02:20 Software Spotlight: Letter Press - [link]
01:09:27 Tip and Trick: NextCloud Update - [link]
01:18:57 Events - Red Hat Summit
01:19:56 Outro
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