Episode 217: An Encryptioner's Conscience | TechSNAP 217

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Episode 217: An Encryptioner's Conscience | TechSNAP 217

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Jun 4, 2015

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The sad state of SMTP encryption, a new huge round of flaws has been found in consumer routers & the reviews of Intel’s new Broadwell desktop processors are in!

Plus some great questions, a huge round-up & much, much more!

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Jun 4, 2015

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