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Facebook's Plaintext Password Fail, Meltdown Bug Latest
Season 2 · Episode 8

Facebook's Plaintext Password Fail, Meltdown Bug Latest

This week's show takes a look at Facebook's massive security fail and the latest about the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities affecting almost every computer, phone, and tablet.

The Really Useful Podcast

March 26, 201934m 53s

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Show Notes

Facebook's huge plaintext password fail is the focus of this week's show, as we consider how long this litany of irresponsible security fails can continue. We also take a look at Google Stadia, Myspace loses several years of data, and how to use an app to control your TV. 

Plus, there's an update on the state of affairs with the potentially devastating Spectre and Meltdown bugs.

Christian Cawley and Gavin Philips are your hosts.

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