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  • S01E01 CIA Director David Petraeus and Email Privacy

    • November 24, 2012
    • Revision3

    Today on Threat Wire Darren and Shannon talk about CIA Director David Petraeus, Email Privacy Laws Today and More!

  • S01E02 Take action for a FREE and OPEN Internet

    • November 29, 2012
    • Revision3

    This week on Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon discuss the issues with the ITU and keeping the internet free and open for the world.

  • S01E03 ITU-T approves Deep Packet Inspection recommendation

    • December 6, 2012
    • Revision3

    Today on Threat Wire: is the United Nations trying to take over the Internet and make spying easier? Plus: Anonymous responds to the UN!

  • S01E04 All your passwords are belong to us

    • December 14, 2012
    • Revision3

    This week on Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon discuss Tumblr Spam Worms, Passwords Cracked, Richard Stallman and Ubuntu, and more!

  • S01E05 Instagram Sells Your Photos?!

    • December 21, 2012
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    In this weeks episode of Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon discuss Instagram's new TOC's and how *your* photos could be sold without your permission!

  • S01E06 Cracking Passwords

    • December 28, 2012
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    On this weeks edition of Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon chat with special guest, Jeremi Gosney, about the best practices in keeping your online identity safe.

  • S01E07 Fourth Amendment Under Attack!

    • January 4, 2013
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    This week on Threat Wire, Darren discusses the 5 year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

  • S01E08 The Future of Privacy from CES 2013

    • January 11, 2013
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    On this weeks edition of Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon chat The Future of Privacy from CES 2013.

  • S01E09 R.I.P. Aaron Swartz

    • January 18, 2013
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    This week Threat Wire is dedicated to appreciating and reflecting upon the good Aaron Swartz did for internet freedom as well as what his legacy will continue to do.

  • S01E10 Hacker Expelled for Responsible Disclosure and More!

    • January 27, 2013
    • Revision3

    This week Threat Wire, Facebook Graph Search privacy flaws, a student is disciplined for responsible disclosure, MEGA is minute on security, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act may get its first update in over 20 years.

  • S01E11 Surveillance Drones In The U.S.

    • February 3, 2013
    • Revision3

    This week on Threat Wire, megacracker gets cracking, surveillance drones in the U.S., unlocked cell phones, and a petition! Your summary of what's threatening security, privacy and Internet freedom.

  • S01E12 Darren Reports From Geneva! The WTPF Internet Society Conference

    • February 10, 2013
    • Revision3

    This week on Threat Wire, Darren is at the WTPF Internet Society conference in Geneva, Switzerland and Shannon reports from home on Twitter hacking, Path location leaks, and more!

  • S01E13 Stop CISPA

    • February 17, 2013
    • Revision3

    This week on Threat Wire Shannon is rolling solo in the studio discussing the probable implementation of CISPA while Darren reports from Europe!

  • S01E14 Presidential Cyber Security

    • February 24, 2013
    • Revision3

    This week on Threat Wire, Darren reports on presidential orders to improve cybersecurity infrastructure and Shannon discusses China hacking into the U.S. as well as Burger King's Twitter account getting hacked!

  • S01E15 Java Vulnerable to Attacks

    • March 3, 2013
    • Revision3

    Your weekly round-up of cyber security and hacking news. On today's episode, a website that can fill your entire hard drive, Java is vulnerable, and the new authentification twitter emails. All on this week's Threat Wire!

  • S01E16 New Senate Bill to Prevent Data Mining

    • March 10, 2013
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    The Do-Not-Track Online bill makes its rounds in the US Senate, the anti-torrenting Copyright Alert System is now being enforced by major ISPs, Evernote's system got hacked, and Google reveals that the FBI is spying on some customers. Plug-in to find out what is threatening your internet security on the latest Threat Wire.

  • S01E17 Iran’s VPN Crackdown

    • March 17, 2013
    • Revision3

    Iran blocks VPNs outside their country, Facebook OAuth Tokens are hacked again, and Microsoft patches a gaping physical access vulnerability. All that and more, this time on Threat Wire.

  • S01E18 Your Email and Text Read?!

    • March 24, 2013
    • Revision3

    The Electronic Communications Privacy Act to be reformed, Potential Man-in-the-Middle attacks on Tor for Android and an AT&T hacker gets indicted. All this and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E19 Cyberbunker vs Spamhaus: Biggest Cyber Attack Ever?

    • March 31, 2013
    • Revision3

    Some people are calling it the largest cyber attack in history. Learn what wen into this face-off between Cyberbunker and Spamhaus on Threat Wire. Let us know what you think down below in the comments!

  • S01E20 North Korea Hacked

    • April 7, 2013
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    Google gets a slap on the wrist for collecting user data, the CISP is making their own social network, and could Anonymous knock out North Korea's intranet? All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E21 Can the IRS Monitor Facebook?

    • April 14, 2013
    • Revision3

    Scribd is hacked, Bitcoins get phished, Anonymous takes on North Korea, Facebook Home faces privacy concerns, and the IRS is watching your tweets! All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E22 Hackers on a Plane

    • April 21, 2013
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    90 Thousands bots to take on your WordPress password, CISPA heads to the House, and Hackers on a plane – all that and more this week on Threatwire.

  • S01E23 Better Security Coming to Twitter?

    • April 28, 2013
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    This week on Threat Wire, Darren and Shannon discuss the indictment of the Pirate Bay’s founder, the Associated Press Twitter getting hacked and their installment of Two Step authentication and much more!

  • S01E24 LivingSocial HACKED!

    • May 5, 2013
    • Revision3

    A new cybersecurity monitoring program that legalizes Internet eavesdropping, LivingSocial is hacked, and much more on this weeks Threat Wire!

  • S01E25 Texas Protects Workers’ Privacy and The Onion Gets Hacked

    • May 11, 2013
    • Revision3

    Employers want your social media passwords, the US gets a Chief Privacy Officer, and The Onion shares their twitter password! All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E26 The Onion Explains Syrian Hack and CIA Cover Blown

    • May 19, 2013
    • Revision3

    The Onion tell how they were hacked, DMCA reform is coming… maybe…, and how to stay anonymous like a Russian CIA informant. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E27 Congress vs. Google Glass and Strongbox Launch!

    • May 26, 2013
    • Revision3

    Google Glass is already stirring up controversy from the government, citing concerns over privacy and facial recognition software. Also, Microsoft can now see your Skype messages. Plus, the Aaron Swartz-pioneered software to protect journalistic sources is finally here. Get a look at what the program does and what news outlets are already putting it in place. All that and more on Threat Wire!

  • S01E28 Twitter Two-Step Authentication

    • June 2, 2013
    • Revision3

    China accused of agressive posturing both in cyberspace and outer-space, plus two-factor authentication for Twitter, FINALLY. Do it. Do it now! All that and more this time on Threat Wire.

  • S01E29 Megaupload Victory and Evernote Gets More Secure

    • June 9, 2013
    • Revision3

    Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom wins access to all evidence siezed by the police in a 2012 raid, Wisconsin man Jeffrey Fieldman doesn’t have to decrypt hard drives , and Evernote becomes more secure! All that and more on this episode of Threat Wire.

  • S01E30 Edward Snowden Revealed as NSA Leak

    • June 16, 2013
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    Confirmed! The National Security Agency collects your emails, calls, video chats, and social network details. Also, Edward Snowden comes forward as the source for leaked documents that outline the PRISM Surveillance Program. All that and more in this episode of Threat Wire.

  • S01E31 Learn From Snowden: How to Protect Your Data

    • June 23, 2013
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    Advice from Darren after PRISM, Yahoo fought to protect data and updates from Edwared Snowden’s data. All that and more on this epidode of Threat Wire!

  • S01E32 Where in the World is Snowden?

    • June 29, 2013
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    After barely making it out of Hong Kong, where in the world has Edward Snowden gone now? New information on his wearabouts as well as updates on Wikileaks, SSL encryption isn’t as safe as it seems, and lawmakers are trying to fix survelance programs. All that and more on this episode of Threatwire.

  • S01E33 NSA Targets Europe

    • July 7, 2013
    • Revision3

    George Bush’s thoughts on PRISM, Europe is being targeted by the NSA, and Is Facebook censoring the Syrian civil war? All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E34 EPIC Fights Against NSA

    • July 14, 2013
    • Revision3

    Snowden received asylum from Latin America, pro-privacy petitions are hitting the government in EPIC proportions, and FISA courts are A OK with collecting your information. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E35 Feds Banned from Def Con?!

    • July 21, 2013
    • Revision3

    Def Con organizers issued a press release saying that federal contractors and employees will not be welcomed at this year’s event. Vladmir Putin might grant temporary asylum to Edward Snowden under specific terms. Plus, Russia is trying out an unusual method to avoid surveillance: typewriters! Plus, UK authorities can examine phone data for anyone entering/leaving the country. All that and more on Threat Wire!

  • S01E36 No More Porn for the UK

    • July 27, 2013
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    The UK filters pornography, patriot act amendments proposed, the NSA claims it’s as unorganized as the DMV, and over 3 billion vooonrable devices run Java including your phones SIM card! All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E37 NSA Director a Liar?

    • August 4, 2013
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    The NSA Director blows smoke up the InfoSec communities ass and new leaks from Edward Snowden detail an NSA program that collects “nearly everything a typical user does on the Internet.” That and more from Black Hat 2013, this time on Threat Wire

  • S01E38 Can Tor Be Trusted?!

    • August 11, 2013
    • Revision3

    Twitter two-factor is better than ever, the Tor network is being watched by the FBI, and cars are being hacked at Defcon! All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E39 Obama Talks PRISM!

    • August 18, 2013
    • Revision3

    President Obama speaks out about Prism, the secret service releases the first 100 pages on the case of Aaron Swartz, and a Linux trojan has surfaced. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E40 Craigslist: Hands Off Our Data!

    • August 24, 2013
    • Revision3

    Changing your IP address tackled by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, The Guardian’s offices raided and Manning sentenced to 35 years in prison. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E41 Is Microsoft’s Backdoor Open to the NSA?

    • August 31, 2013
    • Revision3

    Is TPM a Windows backdoor? The Syrian Electronic Army attacks Twitter, and Pintest.com exposes over 70 million users. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E42 The Black Budget Leaked

    • September 8, 2013
    • Revision3

    The Black Budget leaked. Has the NSA broken your crypto?, Google and Microsoft want to make everything clear to the masses, and the SEA isn’t spreading malware… most likely… . All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E43 NSA Weakening Crypto Standards?!

    • September 19, 2013
    • Revision3

    The NSA said to be weakening crypto standards, coluding with software companies and otherwise spending boat loads of tax dollars on surveillance systems that undermine the fabric of the Internet. Then, the NSA has been illegally snooping on cell phone records for years and one experts speculation on the NSA undermining the IPSEC security standard. Plus tips for you and small businesses on protecting your data from prying eyes…from the NSA. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E44 Apple’s Touch ID Raises Security Questions

    • September 21, 2013
    • Revision3

    Is Apple’s Touch ID a threat to security?, secure SMS for Android, Lavabit heading to court and the NSA sharing data on US persons with Israel. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E45 iPhones Get Hacked

    • September 28, 2013
    • Revision3

    iPhones get hacked, RSA distances itself from an allegedly NSA backdoored crypto algorithm and a rally against mass surveillance is brewing in Washington. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E46 Identity Theft Service Hacks Business Aggregators

    • October 5, 2013
    • Revision3

    Microsoft’s Privacy Advisor doesn’t trust Microsoft, protests in Sudan lead to internet censorship, and the latest NSA leaks detail a massive metadata repository on American citizens. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E47 The FBI Shuts Down Silk Road!

    • October 12, 2013
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    The FBI shuts down Silk Road, and more NSA leaks about attacks on TOR. All that and more, this week on Threat Wire!

  • S01E48 Hackers Could Potentially Control Power Stations

    • October 19, 2013
    • Revision3

    The NSA Video has been published, SSL is a good thing for Lavabit and Yahoo!, and hackers could potentially control power stations. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E49 Apple Can Read Your iMesseges Like?

    • October 26, 2013
    • Revision3

    Apple can read your iMessages, Belkin has buggy baby Monitors, and world leaders are pissed off at Obama. All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E50 Call Yourself a Hacker and Lose Fourth Amendment Rights

    • November 2, 2013
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    Call yourself a hacker and lose your 4th amendment rights, Congress responds to NSA diplomat spying, the USA FREEDOM act hits and a the Dark Mail Alliance – could Email finally become secure? All that and more this time on Threat Wire!

  • S01E51 Feb. 3, 2014

    • February 3, 2014
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    The CCC files a criminal complaint against Germany, Orange gets hacked, the UK gets secret courts, and the life of hacker hero Aaron Swartz is celebrated on the silver screen just one year after his tragic death. All that and more, this time on Threatwire.

  • S01E52 Feb 6 2014

    • February 6, 2014
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    Turkey approves an Internet Censorship bill. Adobe patches a critical Flash vulnerability. NIST finally practices what it preaches on SSL crypto, and we fight back against Mass Surveillance. All that and more, this time on Threat Wire.

  • S01E53 Feb 7 2014

    • February 7, 2014
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    Russia Bans Bitcoin and NBC fear mongering on Russian Hackers. All that and more, this time on Threat Wire.

  • S01E54 Drones vs. The FAA

    • March 13, 2014
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    The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) loses case against Raphael Pirker, a swiss model aircraft enthusiast. Appeals. Commercial drone use in United States in question.