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Episode 249: Internet of Threats | TechSNAP 249

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Jan 14, 2016

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A Critical OpenSSH flaw can expose your private keys, a new WiFi spec for IoT devices, that has all the classic issues & Intel’s SkyLake bug.

Plus your feedback, our answers, a rockin’ round up & so much more!

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Jan 14, 2016

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Systems, Network, and Administration Podcast. Every two weeks TechSNAP covers the stories that impact those of us in the tech industry, and all of us that follow it. Every episode we dedicate a portion of the show to answer audience questions, discuss best practices, and solving your problems.

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