The Security box, podcast 194: News, notes and section 230 discussion

Hello folks, welcome to the security box podcast 194. On this podcast, we're going to talk about section 230 and its potential repeal. We've also got the news, the notes and the landscape. True stories are also told, one dealing with crypto and one dealing with a potential job. Running time, 4 hrs 21 minutes. We hope that you enjoy the program as much as we have. News and notes Here's what we're reading and potentially talking about. This list may not all be covered, but at the same time, some folk may miss things. Some may also be blogged too, so make sure you check out the blog where its free to register and comment.

• Over 90 malicious Android apps with 5.5M installs found on Google Play
• Is Your Computer Part of ‘The Largest Botnet Ever?’
• Treasury Sanctions Creators of 911 S5 Proxy Botnet
• Chinese national arrested for operating proxy service linked to billions in cybercrime
• Police seize over 100 malware loader servers, arrest four cybercriminals
• Police seize over 100 malware loader servers, arrest four cybercriminals
• Microsoft: Windows 11 preview update causes taskbar crashes
• Live Nation finally confirms massive Ticketmaster data breach
• macOS version of elusive 'LightSpy' spyware tool discovered
• TikTok vaguely disputes report that it’s making a US-only app
• X tweaks rules to formally allow adult content
• Crooks threaten to leak 3B personal records 'stolen from background check firm'
• Data firm execs convicted for helping fraudsters target the elderly

Section 230 Lawmakers say Section 230 repeal will protect children—opponents predict chaos is a two page article on the subject of section 230 and its potential update. We'll try to do our best and give you a fair balance of both sides. If you have not read this, what do you think? Other coverage from the blog on section 230

• Section 230 is still valid, holds up for now
• Any time