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Facebook's Plaintext Password Fail, Meltdown Bug Latest

Facebook's Plaintext Password Fail, Meltdown Bug Latest

FromThe Really Useful Podcast


Facebook's Plaintext Password Fail, Meltdown Bug Latest

FromThe Really Useful Podcast

ratings:
Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Facebook's huge plaintext password fail is the focus of this week's show, as we consider how long this litany of irresponsible security fails can continue. We also take a look at Google Stadia, Myspace loses several years of data, and how to use an app to control your TV. Plus, there's an update on the state of affairs with the potentially devastating Spectre and Meltdown bugs.Christian Cawley and Gavin Philips are your hosts.Here's the shownotes:
Facebook storing passwords as plaintext
Will Google's Stadia revolutionise gaming?
Forgotten social network Myspace loses years of data
Using an app to remote control your TV
Latest Meltdown and Spectre vulnerability news
Released:
Mar 26, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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