Google's new demand for developer registration could spell the end for open-source app stores, while Europe's controversial chat control vote threatens privacy for everyone—Steve and Leo break down what's at stake for devs and users alike.

• Qantas says no one can releak their stolen data.


• Brave's usage is up. But is it really 3 times faster.


• Next Tuesday the EU votes on "Chat Control".


• Microsoft formally launches a "Security Store".


• Outlook moves to block JavaScript in SVG's.


• A new release of Chrome.


• Gmail will no longer pull external email via POP.


• Googe Drive starts blocking ransomware encryptions.


• The UK issues another order to Apple.


• Researchers create a "Battering RAM" attack device.


• HackerOne's significant bug bounty payouts.


• The Imgur service goes dark across the UK. Guess why.


• The Netherlands plans to say NO to "Chat Control."


• Discord was breached and government IDs leaked.


• Salesforce says it's not another new breach.


• Signal introduces a new post-quantum ratchet.


• Your motherboard MIGHT support TPM 2.0.


• Google to force Android app devs to register and pay

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1046-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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