Security, Spoken
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May 21, 2024 • 7min
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Can Appeal His Extradition to the US, British Court Says
Two judges in London have ruled WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US on freedom of speech grounds.
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May 20, 2024 • 9min
Russian Disinfo Campaign Blames Ukraine for Shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister
A seemingly coordinated campaign playing out across X, Telegram, and state-run media blames Ukraine for the attempted assassination of Robert Fico—something for which there is no evidence.
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May 17, 2024 • 7min
These Dangerous Scammers Don’t Even Bother to Hide Their Crimes
“Yahoo Boy” cybercriminals are openly running dozens of scams across Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube, and more.
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May 16, 2024 • 7min
Android 15 Theft Detection Lock Knows When Your Phone Is Stolen
Google is introducing new AI-powered safety tools in Android 15 that can lock down your phone if thieves nab it.
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May 15, 2024 • 9min
Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers
A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is.
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May 14, 2024 • 10min
Internal Emails Show How a Controversial Gun-Detection System Found Its Way to NYC
NYC mayor Eric Adams plans to test a controversial gun-detection system in subway stations despite design limitations. Internal emails reveal how the company pushed for implementation. Concerns over effectiveness, railway interference, connections, controversies, and skepticism from experts are discussed.
May 13, 2024 • 7min
A Russian Influence Campaign Is Exploiting College Campus Protests
A Kremlin-aligned network called Doppelganger has used faked versions of real news sites to push both pro-Palestine and pro-Israel disinformation.
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May 10, 2024 • 6min
The Breach of a Face Recognition Firm Reveals a Hidden Danger of Biometrics
Outabox, an Australian firm that scanned faces for bars and clubs, suffered a breach that shows the problems with giving companies your biometric data.
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May 9, 2024 • 9min
Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate urges agents to use warrantless wiretaps on US soil, emphasizing the focus on investigating Americans while complying with legal boundaries despite past misuse. The podcast also discusses statistics on surveillance searches under the controversial Section 702 program, debates surrounding surveillance and privacy rights, and calls for reforms to protect privacy rights and prevent overreach.
May 8, 2024 • 9min
The Alleged LockBit Ransomware Mastermind Has Been Identified
Law enforcement officials identify the alleged mastermind behind Lock Bit ransomware, impacting major organizations. Operation Chronos reveals extensive cybercrime network. Explore Lock Bit group's growth, tactics, and consequences post-identification.
