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Security, Spoken

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Episodes

Google Docs Scams Still Pose a Threat

A 2017 worm caused havoc across the internet. One researcher is warning that despite new protections put in place, it could still happen again. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 01, 20216 min

China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC

The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster's reporting. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 31, 20218 min

How the Far Right Exploded on Steam and Discord

New research found that several of the major gaming platforms are hosting extremist activity, from racist livestreams to open support for neo-Nazis. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 26, 20219 min

The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools

Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 24, 20217 min

What You Should Know About the Google Play Store Changes

With the first updates kicking in this month, Android apps should be more streamlined and lightweight. Google is also getting a greater level of control. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 20, 20215 min

All the Ways Spotify Tracks You—and How to Stop It

Whether you're listening to workout music or a "cooking dinner" playlist, the app can show you ads based on your mood and what you're doing right now. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 19, 202112 min

Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem

Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 18, 20216 min

The Privacy Battle That Apple Isn’t Fighting

California has begun enforcing a browser-level privacy setting, but you still can’t find that option in Safari or iOS. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 11, 20218 min

How China's Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase

The country's hackers have gotten far more aggressive since 2015, when the Ministry of State Security largely took over the country’s cyberespionage. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 02, 20219 min

Germany Is About to Block One of the Biggest Porn Sites

Regulators are trying to force adult sites to introduce age checks for users. Now one of the largest in the world faces a total block for refusing to do so. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 27, 202112 min
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