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Episode 320: NameDrop, a Bluetooth Vulnerability, and a Chrome Zero-Day

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The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you actually transmitting when you share your contact info using Apple's Name Drop feature?

Show Notes:

  • Google Chrome emergency update fixes 6th zero-day exploited in 2023
  • New BLUFFS attack lets attackers hijack Bluetooth connections
  • North Korean hackers combine malware to attack macOS (KandyKorn)
  • Konni Group Using Russian-Language Malicious Word Docs in Latest Attacks
  • A Word of Caution on MacOS Updates
  • Brit borough council apologizes for telling website users to disable HTTPS
  • Plex users rage over Discover Together privacy concerns
  • Police Departments and News Sites Spreading Misinformation About How iOS 17 NameDrop Feature Works
  • AirTags are the new go-to tool for cops after spike in car thefts
  • Don’t buy these tech products on Black Friday or Cyber Monday
  • How to Install macOS Sonoma on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements

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