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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update.

R. Prescott Stearns Jr.

Into year six 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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00:14:48

EP 267.5 Deep Dive. A Wrench in the IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/11/20

This week's security landscape is defined by three converging vectors: the expansion of threats into physical and environmental domains, persistent vulnerabilities in core digital infrastructure, and the escalating strategic battle over data, privacy, and artificial intelligence.The lines between digital and physical threats are dissolving, forcing a new risk calculus where leaders must model non-traditional, high-impact consequences. This is evident in the rise of physical coercion against

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00:18:56

A Wrench in the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/11/19

EP 267 In this week’s update:Wealthy Bitcoin holders in Switzerland are now learning to bite through zip ties as 'wrench attacks' shift crypto threats from cyberspace to real-world violence.Iceland has officially classified a potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) as an existential national-security threat – the first time a climate phenomenon has reached its National Security Council.The ACLU and EFF have filed suit against San Jose, California, arguing

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00:16:55

EP-266.5 Deep Dive. You Can't Leave Unless You Buy...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/11/13

This week's deep dive provides a broad overview of global cybersecurity challenges and evolving technological threats, with a particular focus on the impact of Artificial Intelligence. Several articles highlight the growing danger of autonomous AI-driven malware and the use of sophisticated AI tools for cybercrime, while other reports detail the security vulnerabilities and breaches suffered by prominent entities, such as the US Congressional Budget Office and the Louvre Museum's poorly protected

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00:15:56

You Can't Leave Unless You Buy Something. The IT...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/11/12

EP 266In this week’s update:Google warns that AI-driven malware is now self-evolving, marking a perilous new chapter in cyber threats.A $100 million Louvre heist succeeded in seven minutes-thanks to the museum’s surveillance password being simply 'LOUVRE'.San Francisco’s Safeway now locks customers inside until they buy something, turning grocery runs into mandatory purchases.Chrome’s enhanced autofill now handles passports, driver’s licenses, and VINs-but at the cost of storing even more

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00:19:57

EP 265.5 The Deep Dive. The IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/11/07

AI agents are exploding in power and reach, simultaneously automating code security (OpenAI Aardvark), bypassing paywalls, and triggering corporate warfare (Amazon vs. Perplexity). Yet automated surveillance is failing citizens: a Colorado woman was falsely accused of theft byFlock cameras, only cleared by her Rivian’s own footage. Norway disabled internet on 850 Chinese buses after finding hidden remote-shutdown features, while Xi Jinping joked about “backdoors” when gifting Xiaomi phones to South

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00:20:25

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/11/05

EP 265 Ahoy Matey! In this week’s update:A Rivian owner in Colorado turns the tables on police with dashcam evidence, exposing the dangers of overreliance on automated surveillance.In a rare lighthearted moment, President Xi Jinping jokes about backdoors while gifting Xiaomi phones to South Korea’s leader amid tense U.S.-China trade talks.Oslo’s transit authority disables internet on 850 Chinese electric buses after discovering hidden remote shutdown capabilities.OpenAI’s Atlas browser promises

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00:17:51

EP 264.5 deep dive Maps, Taps, and facial slaps. The...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/10/30

Technology, once a neutral servant, now increasingly operates according to hidden incentives-shaped by corporate interests, data extraction, and algorithmic autonomy-often against the user’s best interests. Across several examples, systems built for convenience expose deeper trends of control, deception, and surveillance that challenge the meaning of ownership and privacy.A vivid instance comes from an iLife A11 smart vacuum whose owner blocked its telemetry data from being sent to foreign servers

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00:17:52

Maps, Taps, and Facial Slaps. The IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/10/29

EP 264 In this week’s update:Microsoft Teams will soon reveal employees' exact building location to managers the moment they join company Wi-Fi, blurring the lines of hybrid work privacy.Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft’s own Copilot Studio platform to deploy convincing phishing agents that silently harvest full Office 365 access tokens.A sprawling malware network hid Lumma and Rhadamanthys stealers inside fake Adobe, FL Studio, and Roblox cheat downloads promoted across hijacked

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00:17:08

EP 263 Deep Dive. Where are the Cameras? The IT...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/10/23

Google DeepMind’s Cell2Sentence-Scale 27B model has marked a significant milestone in biomedical research by predicting and validating a novel cancer immunotherapy. By analyzing over 4,000 compounds, the AI pinpointed silmitasertib as a “conditional amplifier” that boosts immune response in the presence of interferon. Lab tests verified a 50% increase in antigen presentation, enabling the immune system to detect previously undetectable tumors. This discovery, absent from prior scientific literature,

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00:17:57

Where are the Cameras? The IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/10/22

EP 263. In this week’s snappy update!Google DeepMind's AI uncovers a groundbreaking cancer therapy, marking a leap in immunotherapy innovation.Microsoft's Copilot AI transforms Windows 11, enabling voice-driven control and screen-aware assistance.Signal's quantum-resistant encryption upgrade really does set a new standard for secure messaging resilience.Researchers expose shocking vulnerabilities in satellite communications, revealing unencrypted data with minimal equipment.Foreign

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00:15:06

Deep Dive EP 262.5 Age verification and The IT...

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2025/10/16

Aggressive Government RegulationStates are intervening heavily in tech markets. Texas mandated app stores verify ages and restrict minor access starting January 2026, requiring parental approval for under-18 users. The Netherlands took partial control of Chinese chipmaker Nexperia to block sensitive technology transfer. The U.S. FCC forced retailers to delist millions of Chinese electronics from Huawei, ZTE, and others over security concerns.Privacy vs. Security BattlesThe EU postponed "Chat

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00:18:44

Age verification and The IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/10/15

EP 262In this week’s update:Texas's App Store Accountability Act mandates age verification, raising privacy concerns for Apple and Google users.The Dutch government seizes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia to protect sensitive technology transfers.And the FCC enforces removal of millions of banned Chinese electronics from U.S. retailers over national security risks.'Pixnapping' attack exposes Android app vulnerabilities, stealing sensitive data like 2FA codes.California fines

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00:12:05

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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/10/09

This update synthesizes critical developments in technology, privacy, and cybersecurity, highlighting an intensifying conflict between user privacy and corporate and governmental data access. Major technologyfirms are pushing the boundaries of data collection, with Amazon's Ring preparing to launch facial recognition for its doorbells and Meta planning to use AI chat contentfor targeted advertising. Concurrently, governments are escalating demands for access to encrypted data, exemplified by

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00:13:11

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

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/10/08

EP 261 This week’s update brings a diverse set of stories that remind us just how delicate the balance is between good and bad... Ring's new facial recognition feature sparks privacy debates as it prepares to scan faces at your doorstep.Meta's plan to mine AI chat data for targeted ads raises fresh concerns about digital privacy.A foiled plot to paralyze New York's cellphone network reveals a chilling, large-scale threat.Signal's cutting-edge SPQR encryption upgrade fortifies private

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00:17:16

EP 260.5 Deep Dive. The Mistake before the Break. The...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/09/18

Executive OverviewThe week’s events illustrate escalating risks at the intersection of industrial operations, national security, personal privacy, and emerging technology. Major cyber incidents demonstrate how fragile digital infrastructure has become, while privacy erosion continues through corporate data monetization and state surveillance. Human error persists as a dominant threat vector, and rapid technological advancement remains both a shield and a source of risk.I. Systemic Infrastructure

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00:24:45

The Mistake Before the Break. The IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/09/17

EP 260 This is our last update before a two week break so we've packed it.We start with the devastating cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover exposes the fragility of modern manufacturing, halting production and threatening the UK’s automotive supply chain.Russia’s state-backed Max messaging app, touted as secure, has become a breeding ground for scams, undermining user trust and safety.UK schools face a surge in cyber attacks driven by students exploiting weak credentials, revealing critical gaps

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00:20:45

EP 259.5 Deep Dive. In the Picture with The IT...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/09/11

EP 259.5The cybersecurity and technology threat landscape is accelerating in scale, sophistication, and impact. A convergence of AI-driven offensive capabilities, large-scale supply chain compromises, systemic insecurity in consumer devices, corporate data abuses, and state-level spyware deployment is reshaping digital risk. At the same time, new innovations—particularly in open-source, privacy-centric AI and smart home repurposing—highlight the dual-edged nature of technological

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00:19:55

In the Picture with The IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/09/10

EP 259 In this week’s update:Affordable LookCam devices, marketed as home security solutions, harbor critical vulnerabilities that could allow strangers to access your private video feeds.VirusTotal uncovers a sophisticated phishing campaign using SVG files to disguise malware, targeting users with fake Colombian judicial portals.Plex alerts users to a data breach compromising emails, usernames, and hashed passwords, urging immediate password resets to secure accounts.Philips Hue’s innovative

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00:20:08

258.5 deep dive. We can see you. The IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/09/04

Modern technology introduces profound privacy and security challenges. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices constantly broadcast identifiers like SSIDs, MAC addresses, and timestamps, which services such as Wigle.net and major tech companies exploit to triangulate precise locations. Users can mitigate exposure by appending _nomap to SSIDs, though protections remain incomplete, especially against companies like Microsoft that use more complex opt-out processes.At the global scale, state-sponsored hacking

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00:17:04

We can see you. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2025/09/03

EP 258. In this week’s hyper focused update:Unveiling the hidden reach of Wi-Fi tracking, exposing how everyday devices can reveal your location to anyone, anywhere.A global cybersecurity alert highlights a sprawling Chinese hacking operation targeting critical communication networks across 80 nations.OpenAI’s new surveillance measures on ChatGPT spark debate over privacy and safety in AI-driven conversations.Anthropic’s shift to train AI on user data raises critical choices for privacy and security

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