Steve Gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first anti-spyware program, creator of SpinRite and ShieldsUP, discusses the hot topics in security today with Leo Laporte. Records live every Tuesday at 4:30pm Eastern / 1:30pm Pacific / 21:30 UTC.

SN 1026: Rogue Comms Tech Found in US Power Grid - Is AI Replicating Itself?

May 20, 2025 2:47:03 160.56 MB Downloads: 0
  • Chrome to actively refuse admin privileges.
  • Android Messenger is getting manual key verification.
  • Pwn2Own to add AI "pwning" as in-scope attack targets.
  • AI has already been found to be replicating.
  • Microsoft not killing off Office on Win10 after October.
  • 23andMe's asset purchaser revealed.
  • Many fun talking points thanks to our listeners.
  • Steve's review of "Andor", season 2.
  • What's been discovered inside the U.S. power grid

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1026-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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