In this week’s edition of Kaspersky Lab’s podcast, Jeff and Dave discuss Alexa ads and helping police, Intel’s “meltdown,” and more.
In this week’s edition of the Transatlantic Cable podcast, David and I chat about how Alexa “may” be used by the UK police, vulnerable Sonos and Bose speakers, Intel’s “meltdown,” and more.
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Xiaomi’s robotic vacuum cleaner was hacked by security researchers. However, it proved much more secure than most other smart devices.
Causes of discrepancies in Common Vulnerability Scoring System ratings, common mistakes when using CVSS for vulnerability prioritization, and how to do this right.
Wi-Fi sensing lets you monitor motion in your home – without cameras or motion sensors. We weigh the pros and cons of this increasingly popular technology.
Why advanced attackers are interested in your home Wi-Fi access points, and how they maintain control over your devices.
Scammers have figured out how to send text messages that actually bypass cellular networks. How does illicit “SMS blasting” work, why does it matter for travelers, and how to stay safe.
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