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Apple has quietly removed support for Postscript in macOS Ventura over security concerns with the outdated interpreter language.
China has formally accused the NSA of hacking and maintaining access to Huawei servers since 2009, based on documents from Edward Snowden.
A misconfigured Azure Shared Access Signature token resulted in 38TB of sensitive internal Microsoft data being exposed, including employee backups with passwords.
The Signal messaging platform has added a post-quantum encryption protocol called PQXDH, combining its existing X3DH with the believed quantum-resistant CRYSTALS-Kyber system.
A zero-day iOS exploit chain was used to target Egyptian presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy, redirecting his traffic to install spyware after visiting a non-HTTPS site.
Steve gave an update on the status of his forthcoming ValiDrive USB validation utility, explaining delays due to challenges working at the USB level under Windows.
A blog post argued that the complexity of modern web browsers has made it impossible to create competitive new browsers from scratch.
An emailer claimed to have a mathematical algorithm that can generate truly random numbers.
Another emailer asked whether encrypting and deleting a hard drive could substitute for overwriting with random data.
There was an explanation of how public key encryption can be used bidirectionally for both encryption and authentication.
Listener questions whether all stolen LastPass vaults will eventually be decrypted.
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-941-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Ant Pruitt

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The group discusses the DOJ's antitrust case against Google's search dominance.
The hosts debate whether AI will help or harm the fight against online disinformation.
Leo and Joan discuss the challenges of internet safety and regulation in the UK.
Google news includes: Chromebook lifespan extended to 10 years, Android 14 QPR beta, Google Calendar appointment booking, Nest speaker groups limited, and Google Domains transferred to Squarespace.
Leo and Joan talk about the New York Times job posting for an AI ethics lead.
The hosts play an AI-generated song made by Stability AI.
Leo shares highlights from the leaked Google document about shutting down Stadia game streaming.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt

Guest: Joan Donovan

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Google pays more than $10 billion per year for these privileged positions
Trademark Genericide And One Big Way The DOJ Admits That Its Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Is Utter Garbage
YouTube under no obligation to host anti-vaccine advocate's videos, court says
Google's cookie-replacing Privacy Sandbox reaches major milestone
Google teaser previews Pixel Watch 2 and both Pixel 8 phones
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube is a hit, with more subscribers than when it was on DirecTV
Google will soon require disclaimers for AI-generated political ads
Coke Y3000 made with AI
Casey Newton reads the Musk bio so we don't have to
Book Review: 'Elon Musk,' by Walter Isaacson
Elon Musk's X is suing California over its online moderation reporting bill
UK backs off breaking encryption
Google pledges $20 million for responsible AI fund
Jeff comment to Copyright Office on AI
OpenAI CEO (and prepper) Sam Altman Said A.I. Won't Save Him in a Real-World Crisis
AI learns to smell
Amazon rolls out generative AI tool to help sellers write product listings
Adobe launches generative AI for Creative Cloud users and raises plan prices
GOOGLE CHANGELOG

Google adds Prime Video and bunch of other stuff to cars with native Android software
Find My Device 3.0 rolling out with new Android app icon
Chrome is about to look a bit different
You're invited to the new Google Visitor Experience
Chromecast with Google TV adds official support for streaming your PS5
YouTube starts making the 'Subscribe' button glow when creators ask you to subscribe
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The Original Pixel Buds
Hosts: Jason Howell, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt

Guest: Cathy Gellis

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Britain Admits Defeat in Controversial Online Safety Bill
When Tech Says "No"
Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans
The FBI secretly launched an encrypted messaging system for criminals
Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi Arabia
Jeff Jarvis Moving on From CUNY
Judge strikes down porn age-verification law in Texas : NPR
The Department of Defense Launches the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Website
Caltech drops calculus, chemistry, physics course requirements for admission
NFT Hype Fades in Crypto Market as Sales Volume Plunges
Experts Fear Crooks are Cracking Keys Stolen in LastPass Breach
Google updates the Android brand with new logo and 3D robot
Google raising the price of Nest Aware and Aware Plus
Google Chrome pushes browser history-based ad targeting
Google rolls out file locking for Workspace customers
Empire of the Sum book (GF)
Nice Work, Joe Esposito
Nice Work, #JacobPruitt
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Ant Pruitt

Guest: Glenn Fleishman

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Google announces Pixel 8 launch event for October 4th
Samsung buys popular meal planning app Whisk and rebrands it as Samsung Food
Google discontinues Pixel Pass subscription bundle after just one year
Chrome OS 116 adding auto correct and local file search
Google Chat adding voice messages and interoperability with Slack and Teams
Elon Musk makes controversial appearance at Valorant esports tournament
Tesla planning LA supercharger location with diner and drive-in movie theater
Facebook lifting ban on political ads in preparation for 2024 election
Senator Chuck Schumer hosting AI forums with tech executives
Meta removes thousands of accounts linked to Chinese influence campaigns
Canada's news ban on Facebook failed to reduce platform's usage
Twitter facing thousands of arbitration cases from fired employees
WordPress offering 100-year domain name registration option
Nvidia posts record profits on demand for AI and gaming chips
Zuckerberg demonstrates typing 100 words per minute in VR using digital keyboard
New Sony Alpha A7C and A7C-R compact mirrorless cameras announced
Donation options to support Hawaii residents impacted by recent hurricanes
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt

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Building Cyber Resilience Podcast

Heritage Minister says Meta news block endangers lives as Canadians flee wildfires
Canadian Media Orgs Said That Meta Linking To News Was Anticompetitive; Now They Say NOT Linking To News Is Anticompetitive
The Bill C-18 Regulation Fake-Out: Setting the Record Straight on When Bill C-18 Takes Effect and the Regulation Making Process
Elon Musk's Shadow Rule
How is Spotify doing with its podcast business?
Spotify will let podcasters customize their show page to bring in new listeners
YouTube tests a search feature where users hum to identify songs
A Few Unpopular Opinions about AI
New York Times' considers legal action against OpenAI as copyright tensions swirl
AI bots are so good at mimicking the human brain and vision that CAPTCHAs are useless
Create real estate flythroughs with AI
The Facebook settlement claim deadline is Friday. Here's how to apply.
Meta launches web version of flagging Threads app
YouTube is testing a much smaller 'Skip Ads' button
YouTube Music to support subscribing to podcasts via RSS
Google's New Feature Ensures Your Pixel Phone Hasn't Been Hacked. Here's How It Works
Google Photos Rolls Out New Editing Tools For Web
New Gmail 'Verify it's you' prompt appears when attempting 'sensitive actions'
Google TV update brings NFL Sunday Ticket integration, more free TV channels
Gmail for Android and iOS rolling out translate feature
Adobe's Co-Founder John Warnock Dies at 82
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Leo's AI Flythrough
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt

Guest: Mike Elgan

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