In this episode, we explore the rise of Threads, a new social media app developed by Meta, which has already attracted 10 million users in just seven hours. However, there’s a catch – the app collects extensive personal data, sparking concerns about privacy.
Next, we dive into the world of airline reservation scams, exposing how fraudsters exploit a loophole to deceive unsuspecting travelers. Learn how to protect yourself and avoid being swindled by these ticket scams.
Finally, we discuss the security vulnerability discovered in Eaton’s smart security alarm systems, highlighting the significant risks of IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference) vulnerabilities and the potential for unauthorized access.
** Links mentioned on the show *
Threads, Meta’s Twitter rival, is tracking you in all sorts of ways
https://mashable.com/article/threads-tracking-data
https://thehackernews.com/2023/07/instagrams-twitter-alternative-threads.html
https://about.fb.com/news/2023/07/introducing-threads-new-app-text-sharing/
How Your Real Flight Reservation Can Be Used to Scam You
https://www.wired.com/story/plane-ticket-booking-hold-scam/
A simple bug exposed access to thousands of smart security alarm systems
https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/16/eaton-secureconnect-security-alarm-vulnerability/
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