Explore the latest cybersecurity threats as hackers target Chrome extensions, and Meta faces backlash over software update issues with Quest headsets. Discover the US's new healthcare data security proposals and Apple's compliance with EU regulations by removing Lightning-based devices. This episode of 'Simply Tech' delves into the complexities of digital security, regulatory impacts, and the evolving responsibilities of tech companies.

Sources:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/28/24330758/chrome-extension-cyberhaven-hijack-phishing-cyberattack-facebook-ads-authentication-theft

https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/28/24330226/metas-software-update-issue-has-been-breaking-quest-headsets-for-weeks

https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/28/24330878/the-us-proposes-rules-to-make-healthcare-data-more-secure

https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/28/24330733/apple-pulls-lightning-based-devices-from-european-stores

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:39) Hackers hijacked legitimate Chrome extensions to try to steal data

(00:02:56) Meta’s ‘software update issue’ has been breaking Quest headsets for weeks

(00:06:13) The US proposes rules to make healthcare data more secure

(00:08:57) Apple pulls remaining Lightning-based devices from European stores