Episode 137: August 16, 2026

Signal Check · Aug 16, 2026 · 5m

This episode digs into the invisible data broker ecosystem tracking your every click, plus a massive takedown of 737 sketchy VPN extensions caught rerouting user traffic. We also cover a stealthy new botnet turning routers into relay nodes and why runners hit a wall when mileage alone stops delivering results. Stories covered: - Who’s Tracking You? Use This New Service to Find Out (Krebs on Security) - https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/08/whos-tracking-you-use-this-new-service-to-find-out/ - 737 Chrome VPN Extensions Caught Routing Traffic Through Proxies. Check If You Have One (The Hacker…