S2 Ep36: Rogue Chrome extensions, Signal fears and Darth Vader

Published: April 22, 2020, 3:52 p.m.

This week we discuss 49 rogue Chrome extensions, Signal fears over the EARN IT Act and how Darth Vader sent someone viral for all the wrong reasons. Host Anna Brading is joined by Sophos experts Paul Ducklin, Mark Stockley and Producer Alice Duckett. Listen now! First three stories: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/critical-bug-in-google-chrome-get-your-update-now https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/new-sextortion-scam-high-level-of-risk-your-account-has-been-hacked https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/tiktok-announces-family-pairing-bust-your-moves-but-cap-the-risk Main topics: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/49-malicious-chrome-extensions-caught-pickpocketing-crypto-wallets https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/signal-well-be-eaten-alive-by-earn-it-acts-anti-encryption-wolves https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/creep-shamed-on-facebook-was-actually-man-taking-selfie-with-darth-vader Mentioned in the episode: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/the-talking-angela-witch-hunt-what-on-earth-is-going-on https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/no-houseparty-hasnt-hacked-your-phone-and-stolen-your-bank-details