Episode 372: Hacking, Tracking, and Phishing
Description
The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Show Notes:
- Is it time to upgrade your Wi-Fi router? Security should be a top priority
- Don't buy these tech products this Black Friday
- 8 essential tips for safe holiday shopping online
- OG HomePods Fail, and Apple Won’t Fix Them
- Apple supports World Aids Day, donating $5 per qualifying purchase, Nov 29–Dec 8
- Apple’s (PRODUCT)RED page
- Apple share buybacks
- Independent researcher “Babu” has helped Apple and Google remove 7K fraud apps
- Fake Apps in iOS App Store
- Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
- Follow Intego on Bluesky
- Google Rebrands Switcher App to Lure iPhone Users to Android
- Meanwhile, Apple’s “Move to iOS” has over 100 million downloads on Google Play
- U.S. DoJ Wants Google to Sell Chrome Browser
- Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels
- Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
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