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Google gave us a lot of goodies, but none so impressive as the length of the keynote.  They moved faster than anyone else we have ever seen.

Google gave us a lot of goodies, but none so impressive as the length of the keynote.  They moved faster than anyone else we have ever seen.

  We talk again about blocking content, now that iOS 9 allows apps in the app store. We discuss the need, the controversy, and how you can try to do it proactively

(We go a little long) Lifehacker did a top ten of simple computer tasks everybody should know. The problem is they wrote 100 words on it, and left. Sure they provided links, but they didn’t go into enough detail. As a security podcast we take issue to just saying “Stay Secure, here is a quick … Continue reading "Security 92 – Lifehacker’s Top Ten Simple Computer Things"

We talk about what Apple announced today.  Is Apple Pencil a joke, do we like Eddie Cue’s matching Product RED watch, and do we play games on our streaming set top boxes?

We talk about what Apple announced today.  Is Apple Pencil a joke, do we like Eddie Cue’s matching Product RED watch, and do we play games on our streaming set top boxes?

We spoke last week about a great site (http://privacytools.io), but only got through a little of it.  This week we hopefully finish. Edit: We go long.

Both Tom and Chaim found a great website called PrivacyTools.io. It lists safe habits and recommended programs that should be used. We talk about it. Show Notes: Privacy Tools | Privacytools.io

We looked at an Ars Technica story about the difference between normal internet denizens and security researchers regarding their online habits. Show Notes: Ars Technica | What amateurs can learn from security pros about staying safe online

Chaim goes to DefCon, and reports back

What is Alphabet?  We don’t know, but that won’t stop us from discussing it.

What is Alphabet?  We don’t know, but that won’t stop us from discussing it.

We talk the following news story about some internet vigilanties secretly fixing people’s routers.   Show Notes: Meet The Mystery Vigilantes Who Created ‘Malware’ To Secure 10,000 Routers

Chaim is in his hotel room, getting ready for #LineCon. Before the craziness happens, we take a look at a few things that came out of BlackHat.  We talk about stagefright, and how the big OEMs are finally starting to think security. The audio was bad.  I was using open wifi, vpn’d of course.

Chaim is going to Defcon, but has no idea what he should expect.  Fear Not! We bring you two experts who can help him navigate everything.  We are joined by Whitney Merrill (@wbm312) and Peter Teoh (@pteoh).