Episode 294: WWDC Preview, RomCom, PyPI, Hot Pixels, and More

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conferences launches on Monday, and we discuss what to expect. We also talk about RomCom malware, PyPI 2FA, Hot Pixels (which may not be so hot) and other malware and vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

• Apple WWDC
• macOS Names that Apple has Registered but Not Used Yet
• US govt banned NSO’s Pegasus, but said to buy rival spyware Paragon Graphite
• RomCom malware spread via Google Ads for ChatGPT, GIMP, more
• Legit app in Google Play turns malicious and sends mic recordings every 15 minutes
• PyPI announces mandatory use of 2FA for all software publishers
• Hot Pixels attack checks CPU temp, power changes to steal data
• Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets hackers bypass SIP root restrictions
• Clever ‘File Archiver In The Browser’ phishing trick uses ZIP domains
• Maryland License Plates Now Inadvertently Advertising Filipino Online Casino
• Episode transcript

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