Naked Security

Ep. 022 - Plaintext passwords, cryptocoin criminality and the Momo monstrosity


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The Naked Security podcast explains why storing plaintext passwords is an unnecessary evil, investigates a cryptocurrency spat between a software maker and a disgruntled user, and tells you some earnest but unpopular truths about how to keep your children safe online.
With Anna Brading, Paul Ducklin, Mark Stockley and Matthew Boddy.
This week's stories:
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/millions-of-utilities-customers-passwords-stored-in-plain-text
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/disgruntled-dev-blames-crypto-wallet-for-losing-cryptocoins
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/the-momo-challenge-urban-legend
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/the-momo-challenge-why-its-time-to-stop-the-hype
Related links:
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/serious-security-how-to-store-your-users-passwords-safely
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/the-passwordless-web-explained
Music by: https://purple-planet.com/
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