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Take 1 Security Podcast: Episode 7

Take 1 Security Podcast: Episode 7

FromUnsupervised Learning


Take 1 Security Podcast: Episode 7

FromUnsupervised Learning

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description



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* New stuxnet like piece of malware was discovered


* Was found by Kaspersky
* Has infected thousands of computers, mostly in Iran
* The malware is the most advanced ever found
* Can hide on the computer even after reinstall
* Many of the names used in the application are known NSA codenames, such as GROK
* Wired said those targeted groups were Islamic scholars
* The group is called equation group due to the encryption used to hide itself

* Car washes hacked by Billie Rios


* Bad web software
* Default passwords
* Submit POST requests

* Battery power can be used to track Android phones


* Based on the power you use from cell phone tower usage

* Obama sides with encryption against government groups
* Lenovo laptops spying on you


* Can we just say it’s dumb to use things produced in China?


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### Notes


* Sorry about the pops in the audio. My desk randomly makes loud noises. I’m working on it.
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Released:
Feb 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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Thinking about the intersection of security, technology, and society—and what might be coming next. Every Monday morning you get a curated 15-30 minute summary of the week's most important stories and why they matter. Plus regular essays and interviews that explore a single topic.