April 26, 2021

Instagram Anti-Abuse Tool, Apple Advertiser Restrictions, Terrible Passwords

21 minutes

Instagram is rolling out new features to help block spam and abusive messages, Apple releases iOS 14.5 to restrict tracking by advertisers, and a discussion about why people continue to choose terrible passwords.

** Links mentioned on the show **

Instagram debuts new tool to stop abusive message salvos made through new accounts

https://www.zdnet.com/article/instagram-debuts-new-means-to-stop-senders-of-abusive-messages-contacting-you-through-new-accounts/

Apple releases long-awaited iOS update to restrict tracking by advertisers

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iphone-ios-privacy-update/?mc_cid=6359ff7e82&mc_eid=ab953fc709

These are the terrible passwords that people are still using. Here’s how to do better

https://www.zdnet.com/article/these-are-the-terrible-passwords-that-people-are-still-using-heres-how-to-do-better/

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