Hackers Hacked, DoJ Strikes Back, and Messaging Apps on the Right Track
Episode 332 · February 22nd, 2024 · 28 mins 51 secs
About this Episode
A hacker group known as Wicked Panda experiences its own data breach of collected data. What exactly happens when the hackers get hacked? The US Department of Justice quietly shuts down Russian malware installed on US routers. The Signal messaging app introduces usernames to replace phone numbers in its latest beta. And Apple is giving the Music app the ability to import your playlists from Spotify.
Show Notes:
- A first analysis of the i-Soon data leak
- LockBit ransomware disrupted by global police operation
- A fake Rabby Wallet cryptocurrency app appeared in the App Store
- Fake crypto app on the App Store reportedly stole thousands of dollars from users
- DOJ quietly removed Russian malware from routers in US homes and businesses
- Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames
- iMessage with PQ3: The new state of the art in quantum-secure messaging at scale
- How Quantum Computing Will Affect Computer Security and Passwords
- Don't put a wet iPhone into rice, says new Apple support document
- Apple Music beta trials new feature for importing Spotify playlists
- VoltSchemer attacks use wireless chargers to inject voice commands, fry phones
- Introducing Mozilla Monitor Plus, a new tool to automatically remove your personal information from data broker sites
- DuckDuckGo browser upgrade: Privately sync your bookmarks and passwords across devices
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