Security Now (Audio)

SN 1046: Google's Developer Registration Decree - The End of Free Android Apps?

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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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