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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update.

R. Prescott Stearns Jr.

Into year five for this award-winning, light-hearted, lightweight IT privacy and security podcast that spans the globe in terms of issues covered with topics that draw in everyone from executive, to newbie, to tech specialist. Your investment of between 15 and 20 minutes a week will bring you up to speed on half a dozen current IT privacy and security stories from around the world to help you improve the management of your own privacy and security.

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00:16:48

EP 232 You can see for Miles and Miles with The IT...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/03/05

This week: Microsoft’s Copilot is living up to its name—because apparently, once it gets a glimpse of your code, it just can't unsee it.Hackers just turned every Bluetooth device into an involuntary AirTag—so congrats, your wireless headphones are now a tracking device.The UK wants a backdoor to look into iCloud, and the US just responded with a very diplomatic “absolutely not.”Sweden wanted a backdoor, but Signal ghosted them instead—because encryption doesn’t do toxic relationships.The US was

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00:16:46

EP 231.5 The Deep Dive into The IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/02/27

Which AI chatbots pose the biggest privacy risks, and what data are they collecting and sharing?A recent study revealed that all top ten AI chatbots on the Apple App Store collect user data, with 30% sharing it with third parties for advertising or measurement. Specific incidents include an AI chatbot named WotNot exposing 346,000 sensitive customer files and ChatGPT facing temporary bans over the use of personal data for model training without user consent. The advice is to treat chatbots like

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00:18:49

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/02/26

EP 231 This week we wonder which chatbot takes "sharing is caring" a little too far. Turns out some of them are spilling secrets faster than the office gossip at happy hour.Apple just told the UK, ‘You want a backdoor? Fine—we’ll just remove the whole door.France wants VPNs to stop streaming soccer pirates—because obviously the best way to protect privacy is to ban it entirely.California’s cutting-edge privacy strategy? Actually enforcing the law. Who knew that was an option?Microsoft’s

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00:19:14

EP 230.5 Deep Dive - The 'Secrets' of the IT Privacy...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/02/20

1. What happened with Elon Musk's DOGE (.gov) website, and why is it significant?DOGE's official website, doge.gov, suffered a significant security breach due to a glaring vulnerability. The site's database was accessible and editable by the public because it was built on Cloudflare Pages instead of secure government servers. This allowed unauthorized individuals to modify content, highlighting a lack of stringent cybersecurity measures in government websites managed by DOGE. It

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00:15:50

EP 230 The 'Secrets' of the IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/02/19

In this week's update: Musk's DOGE website gets more editing than his tweets.Employees sharing secrets with AI chatbots prove humans haven't learned anything from social media oversharing.South Korea puts DeepSeek in the digital doghouse until it learns to play nice with privacy rules.Chinese hackers show that even after sanctions, you can't stop a Salt Typhoon with an umbrella.Apple's privacy features are too private for Germany's taste - plot twist nobody saw

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00:12:07

EP 229.5 Deep Dive into Trashed; IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/02/13

Frequently Asked Questions: Privacy, Security, and the State of Tech (Early 2025)1. What is "SparkCat" and why is it significant?SparkCat is malware discovered hiding in both the Apple App Store and Google Play. It uses optical character recognition (OCR) to scan users' photo galleries for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases and uploads them to attacker-controlled servers. Over 242,000 Android users downloaded infected apps. It highlights the evolving sophistication of malware and

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00:17:01

Trashed. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/02/12

Episode 229If your seed phrase was in your photo gallery, congratulations! You might have just funded North Korea's next Missile launch.The UK government just asked Apple to make privacy optional—because nothing says "secure" like a government-mandated security hole.A man wants to buy an entire rubbish tip to find his lost Bitcoin hard drive—because sometimes, your financial future is literally garbage.The US is considering banning a Chinese AI app, proving once again that if it’s

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00:15:54

EP 228.5 Deep Dive The IT Privacy and Security Weekly...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/02/06

What is the primary concern regarding the use of WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps recently?Recent reports indicate that spyware, specifically "Graphite," has been used to target journalists and civil society members through zero-click attacks on encrypted apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. This means that these apps are not as secure as previously thought, even though they employ end-to-end encryption. The spyware can infect devices without any user interaction and

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00:14:50

EP 228 The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/02/05

First, for some, it looks like WhatsApp chats weren’t just end-to-end encrypted—they also came with a side of espionage.Then... your heart monitor might be more interested in Beijing than in your beats per minute.deepseek AI Blocked in Italy & Taiwan, Welcomed in India – "Two countries said ‘no way,’ one said ‘namaste’—deepseek’s global tour has some mixed reviews."And what happens when your AI chatbot leaks more secrets than a reality TV star’s DMs.Senator Hawley’s AI Ban Proposal –

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00:20:48

EP 227.5 Deep Dive - 21 Attack Types and The IT...

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2025/01/30

What is "surveillance pricing" and how does it affect me? Surveillance pricing is a practice where online retailers adjust prices based on your personal data, such as location, browsing history, and demographics. Companies collect data like mouse movements and items left in your shopping cart to determine what you're likely willing to pay. This can lead to different individuals being offered varying prices for the same product. To mitigate this, consider using VPNs, browser extensions

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00:19:05

21 Attack Types and The IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/29

EP 227In this week's update we present 21 Cyber attacks and a self defense program to stop and drop every single one of them.Shopping online? Your browsing habits might be telling stores you're willing to pay double.Congratulations to Subaru owners as the latest stars in ‘Hack My Ride.’Meta’s new AI buddy knows your secrets—and nope, there’s no "off" button for this overshare.The FBI just discovered that the Constitution wasn’t keen on them peeking at your emails without a

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00:12:24

EP 226.5 Deep Dive. Shame on you. The IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/24

Data Privacy, Security, and Tech Trends in Early 20251. What was the scale of healthcare data breaches in the U.S. during 2024? In 2024, the U.S. healthcare sector experienced a massive surge in cyberattacks, with approximately 720 reported breaches compromising an estimated 186 million user records. This exposed a vast amount of sensitive information, including names, contact details, Social Security numbers, and medical histories. This is approximately 56% of the US population. 2. How did

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00:17:07

Shame on you. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/22

EP 226 In 2024, hackers gave U.S. healthcare a crash course in oversharing—186 million records spilled, proving patient privacy is still on life support.UnitedHealth tried to bury its breach notice deeper than your inbox's spam folder, leaving 100 million victims googling in vain. A new AI tool can guess your photo's location faster than your nosiest neighbor—use portrait mode, or prepare to be geo-tagged! GM got caught selling your driving secrets—now they’re banned for five years, but

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00:21:10

EP225.5 Hustle Hard Deep Dive. FAQ The IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/16

Tech & Privacy FAQ - Week of January 14th, 2025 1. What's this new job referral "side hustle" all about? Some tech workers are making up to $30,000 by referring strangers for job openings. They connect with job seekers through platforms like Blind and Glassdoor, and sometimes use services like Refer Me and Refermarket to facilitate these referrals, even charging a fee. While referrals can improve hiring odds, this trend raises questions about authenticity and potential abuse. 2. Why is the

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Hustle Hard. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/15

EP 225 This week referring strangers for jobs is the new tech hustle... Proof that even networking has gone freelance.The Texas AG claims apps and insurers are snooping so hard they probably know your snack habits while he goes for big lunch money.The EU just fined itself €400 for breaking GDPR, demonstrating that even bureaucracies aren’t above self-sabotage.Your data’s safe today, but quantum computers might soon laugh at your encryption like it’s a flip phone.Hackers use AWS to lock your AWS

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00:17:44

EP224.5 Deep Dive - Loose lips sink ships. The IT...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/09

Tech & Security Weekly FAQ: January 7th, 20251. Why is Apple paying $95 million in a lawsuit about Siri? Apple is settling a lawsuit alleging Siri "unintentionally" recorded private conversations without user consent. The lawsuit claimed these recordings were shared with third parties and used for targeted advertising. While denying wrongdoing, Apple will compensate affected users up to $20 per Siri-enabled device purchased between September 2014 and December 2024 and delete recordings obtained

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00:18:48

Loose Lips Sink Ships. The IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/08

Episode 224Loose Lips Sink Ships. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending January 7th 2025. 1/7/2025 0 Comments Episode 224- click the pic to hear the podcast - In this week's update: Siri couldn't keep her ear shut, and then her loose lips cost Apple $95M as they learned the lesson: "Privacy isn’t optional."Nothing says 'secure' like a password-free server holding 600,000 IDs, turning this gift card gaffe into MyGiftCardSupply's latest disaster.Hackers taught Chrome

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00:17:30

EP 223.5 Deep Dive. The IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/02

IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update FAQ - December 31st, 20241. Why isn't Apple building its own search engine? Apple has stated that developing a search engine is "outside of its core expertise" and would require substantial investment and resources. The company also cites the rapidly evolving field of AI as a deterrent, making such a venture "economically risky." Apple currently receives a significant revenue stream from Google for being the default search engine on Apple devices, making the

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00:16:05

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/01/01

EP 223For this update, a completely diverse collection of stories starting with Apple dodging the search engine game by insisting that search ads are not Apple's "core" expertise.Then another serving of fruit and Raspberry Pi’s billion-dollar boom proving that tiny computers with huge valuations says you don’t need size to make a big impact.Chinese hackers demonstrate that it makes "cents" to have the US Treasury's data on their holiday gift list.And then for your next security conference, forget

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00:23:27

EP 222.5 Deep Dive into 'No coal in them Stockings'...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/12/26

We go deep into this week's topics and break into the stories covered. What's happening with bot detection these days? Traditional CAPTCHAs are becoming ineffective as bots are now able to solve them easily. This has led to developers exploring alternative methods like behavior analysis and biometrics, but these come with their own privacy and accessibility concerns. The rise of AI agents further complicates things, requiring platforms to distinguish between helpful and harmful bots. Are car

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