Zero-Days, Cookies, and the Death of Dial-Up
Aug 14, 2025•43 min
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Episode description
Chris and Hector break down a Russian-linked zero-day exploit targeting WinRAR users, why stolen browser cookies bypass MFA, the economic motives behind security features (or lack thereof), and Hector’s nostalgic farewell to AOL dial-up.
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