"Active Listening" software reportedly used to listen in on smart phone conversations. Cyber Security Today for Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Is Your Phone Spying on You? D Link Vulnerabilities & Government Data Requests
In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in D Link routers, impacting their discontinued DIR 846 series. These flaws, including CVE 2024 44341 and CVE 2024 44342, pose significant risks, prompting D Link to recommend users replace outdated devices. The episode also examines the considerable amount of data governments gather from big tech companies, with a study by Surfshark highlighting the increasing user data requests. Lastly, Jim covers a report from 404 Media that reveals Facebook's partner, Cox Media Group, using smartphone microphones for targeted ads, raising severe privacy concerns. Stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity by tuning in!
00:00 Introduction: Is Your Smartphone Listening?
00:15 D-Link Router Vulnerabilities Exposed
02:24 Government Data Requests from Big Tech
04:15 Tech Companies' Compliance with Data Requests
05:38 Facebook's Active Listening Scandal
08:20 Conclusion and Show Notes
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