October 07, 2025

Security Now 1046: Google's Developer Registration Decree

2 hours 31 minutes

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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