Episode 274: Windows Exploit Edition | TechSNAP 274

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Episode 274: Windows Exploit Edition | TechSNAP 274

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Jul 7, 2016

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On this weeks episode we cover a UEFI firmware bug that is affecting computers including ThinkPads, tell you how your windows box can be totally pwned even if it's fully encrypted & talk about the shortcomings of the MD5 checksum. Plus the feedback, the roundup & more!

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Jul 7, 2016

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