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Salah and Vivek tackle major ransomware attacks on aviation infrastructure, critical Android security updates, and new California privacy regulations affecting how companies use AI to make decisions about you. They provide practical security advice for protecting yourself in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
• Collins Airspace hit with ransomware causing flight delays and baggage issues across European airports
• Android pushes critical September update fixing 84 vulnerabilities including two actively exploited zero-days
• "Cancel the Hate" app designed to doxx critics ironically exposed its own users' data
• California approves new rules requiring companies to disclose how they use automated decision-making technologies
• Two-factor authentication is essential for securing all your accounts
• Use a password manager to create and store strong, unique passwords
• Regularly audit your apps and revoke unnecessary permissions
Next week we'll dive into whether your private messaging is truly private, examining who might be listening - from companies to nation states. Stay caffeinated, stay private, and keep your silent mode on.
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1. Welcome to Silent Mode Cafe (00:00:00)

2. Collins Airspace Ransomware Attack (00:01:45)

3. Android Security Update Crisis (00:03:48)

4. Cancel the Hate App Backfire (00:05:30)

5. California's New AI Privacy Rules (00:06:53)

6. Practical Security Steps for Today (00:09:50)

7. Next Week's Preview and Sign-off (00:14:16)