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The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly Update
Into year 7 for this award-winning, light-hearted, lightweight AI privacy and security podcast that spans the globe in terms of issues covered, with topics that draw in everyone from executive to newbie, to tech specialist. For season 7, we've renamed the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update to the AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly Update to better reflect the content. Your investment of between 15 and 20 minutes a week will bring you up to speed on half a dozen current AI privacy and security…
Episodes
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Taxing. The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly Update for the Week ending April 14th 2026
Episode 287. On the day before the tax deadline in the US, we’ve got the most taxing update yet, full of unexpected deductions: OpenAI has unveiled bold policy…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEpisode 286.5. The Deep Dive. Subliminal Learning with the AI, Security, and Privacy Weekly Update for the Week ending April 7th, 2026
First up, AI. You’d think if you clean your training data, you control what the model learns. Nope. Researchers just showed that models can pass hidden traits…
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Subliminal Learning with the AI, Security, and Privacy Weekly Update for the Week ending April 7th, 2026
Episode 286 And have we got an update for you. Focus on this: Researchers have discovered that AI models can be secretly shaped by their training data even…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEpisode 285.5 Deep Dive. Patience and the AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending March 31st., 2026
The Deep Dive for Episode 285.5 explores how patience has become a defining weapon in modern AI, privacy, and security threats. State-backed actors like Red…
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Patience and the AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending March 31st., 2026
Episode 285. This week, we uncover some long-term offensive strategies that show the virtue of patience can have a negative impact on the victims. A…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEpisode 284.5. Deep Dive. Sold Out. The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly Update for the week ending March 24th., 2026
The technology landscape has shifted so profoundly that “IT risk” no longer captures current threats. This publication is now the AI, Privacy and Security…
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Sold Out. The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly Update for the week ending March 24th., 2026
Episode 284. Yes, that's it. So much of what we cover is now AI-based that we're updating the Update to reflect that. From today, the IT Privacy and Security…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEpisode 283.5. Deep Dive. In AI, We Distrust. The IT Privacy and Security weekly Update for March 17th., 2026
For this Deep dive we ask a high-stakes question about whether the biggest cyber threat of the AI era will come from outside attackers—or from the very AI…
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In AI, We Distrust. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for March 17th., 2026
Episode 283 What if the next cyberattack doesn’t break into your company… but gets hired by it? What if the AI tools everyone is rushing to adopt are also the…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEp 282. Deep Dive. Invisible Signals and the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week ending March 10th 2026.
This week’s deep dive explores a powerful theme shaping the modern threat landscape: invisible signals. From the devices we wear and drive to the AI systems we…
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Invisible Signals and the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week ending March 10th., 2026.
Ep 282 This week technology gets personal - whether you like it or not. In this update: - A new app that tells you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP 281.5 Deep Dive. At war. With the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for March 3rd. 2026.
Introduction Welcome back to: At war. The Deep Dive: With the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for March 3rd. 2026. episode 281. The podcast that makes…
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At war. With the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for March 3rd. 2026.
episode 281. This week's update that makes sense of the week's most important technology and cybersecurity stories, without assuming you have a computer…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP 280.5 Deep Dive. Trust Nobody. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending February 24th., 2026
These sources collectively examine the evolving landscape of digital threats and the vulnerabilities inherent in modern technology. They detail sophisticated…
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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending February 24th, 2026
EP 280. “When Your Everyday Tech Quietly Turns Against You” “This week, a hobby project turned one man’s robot vacuum into a remote control for 7,000 homes, a…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP 279.5 Deep Dive. Spill, with the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending Feb 17th
We open with China’s 8.7 billion-record megaleak, framing misconfigured infrastructure as a planetary-scale risk rather than a local breach. Lenovo’s U.S…
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Spill, with the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending Feb 17th., 2026
EP279. This week's update spills on a global scale. We start with... A single misconfigured database just turned 8.7 billion Chinese records into a global…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEpisode 278.5 Deep Dive The Global Hits of the IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending February 10th., 2026
A mix of escalating geopolitical cyber risks, the changing landscape of defensive security, and a series of high-profile incidents demonstrating the enduring…
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The Global Hits of the IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending February 10th., 2026
Episode 278 In this week's global update: A sprawling, year-long espionage campaign quietly turned government networks in 37 countries into a global listening…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEpisode 277.5 Deep Dive. Dark Matter and the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending February 3rd., 2026
By early 2026, AI’s role has split into a clear paradox: consumers increasingly reject it in everyday search, while critical systems lean on it to uncover deep…
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Dark Matter and the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending February 3rd., 2026
EP 277 In this week’s dark matter: Privacy-first users send a clear message to DuckDuckGo. AI-free search is here to stay for most of its community. A…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP 276.5 Deep Dive. The Top 10 in the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending January 27th., 2026
In 2026, digital privacy and security reflect a global power struggle among governments, corporations, and infrastructure providers. Encryption, once seen as…
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The Top 10 in the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending January 27th., 2026
EP 276. In this week's update: Ireland has enacted sweeping new lawful interception powers, granting law enforcement expanded access to encrypted…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP 275.5 Deep Dive. Oops they did it again on the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending January 20th 2026
Unsecured Flock Safety Condor cameras were found livestreaming on the internet without passwords or encryption. The flaw exposed at least 60 cameras, allowing…
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Oops they did it again, on the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending January 20th 2026.
EP 275 This week, we update you on an "oops" that might have had you in its line of sight. Security researchers uncovered a major exposure of Flock Safety’s…
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EP 274.5 Deep Dive. More Moxie in the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending January
Core message Personal AI, consumer devices, and global networks are converging into a new arena where data, infrastructure, and talent are strategic assets…
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More Moxie in the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending January 13th., 2026
EP 274. In this week’s update: Moxie Marlinspike, architect of Signal’s groundbreaking privacy standards, now brings his uncompromising approach to secure…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP 273.5 Deep Dive. Electricity and the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending January 6th, 2026
The new year opens with a familiar pattern: rising technological ambition colliding with real-world limits, fragile infrastructure, and recurring security…
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Electricity and the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending January 6th, 2026
EP 273. This year starts with the high cost of Electricity and gets left exposed. Communities Across America Mobilize Against Massive AI-Powered Data Center…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP 272.5 Deep Dive. fLocked and fLoaded The IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending December 30th.., 2025
The brief describes how recent incidents collectively show a rapidly evolving, increasingly interconnected global cyber threat landscape that blends financial…
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fLocked and fLoaded. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending December 30th., 2025.
EP 272 In this last update for 2025, we span the fAce of the globe and find out we’ve gotten fLocked and fLoaded! Cybersecurity researchers from DARKNAVY have…
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EP 271.5 Deep Dive. Santa and The IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending December 23rd., 2025
Our daily digital tools—browsers, apps, and smart devices—offer convenience but also expose us to hidden security risks. This guide reveals how ordinary…
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Santa and The IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending December 23rd., 2025
EP 271. For this week’s holiday update: Santa’s naughty list exposed in data breach. A lighthearted reminder from a past holiday hoax: even Santa's list isn't…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP-270.5 Deep Dive. Honey Don't. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending December 16th., 2025
Global: Over 10,000 Docker Hub Images Found Leaking Credentials, Auth Keys The widespread exposure of sensitive keys in Docker images underscores the dangers…
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Honey Don't. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending December 16th., 2025
EP 270. In this week’s update:Security researchers uncover over 10,000 publicly available Docker Hub images exposing sensitive credentials and API keys, posing…
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EP 269.5 Deep Dive. Truckin' With the IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending December 2nd., 2025
Modern security is defined less by a single network perimeter and more by a web of interconnected partners, vendors, and shared infrastructure, where one weak…
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Truckin' With the IT Privacy and Security Weekly update for the week ending December 2nd., 2025
EP 269. In this week’s update:Organized crime syndicates are now recruiting skilled hackers to orchestrate sophisticated digital hijackings of entire…
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EP 268.5 Deep Dive. Chew Thoroughly. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending November 25th., 2025
The EPA approved two new PFAS-containing pesticides for food crops and plans four more. Scientists warn this deliberately increases dietaryexposure to…
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Chew Thoroughly. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending November 25th., 2025
EP 268 The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves PFAS-containing pesticides for everyday food crops, opening a new pathway for “forever chemicals”…
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EP 267.5 Deep Dive. A Wrench in the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for November 18th., 2025
This week's security landscape is defined by three converging vectors: the expansion of threats into physical and environmental domains, persistent…
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A Wrench in the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for November 18th., 2025
EP 267 In this week’s update: Wealthy Bitcoin holders in Switzerland are now learning to bite through zip ties as 'wrench attacks' shift crypto threats from…
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EP-266.5 Deep Dive. You Can't Leave Unless You Buy Something. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for November 11th., 2025
This week's deep dive provides a broad overview of global cybersecurity challenges and evolving technological threats, with a particular focus on the impact of…
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You Can't Leave Unless You Buy Something. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for November 11th., 2025
EP 266 In this week’s update: Google warns that AI-driven malware is now self-evolving, marking a perilous new chapter in cyber threats. A $100 million Louvre…
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EP 265.5 The Deep Dive. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for November 4th., 2025 and the Purported Porch Pirate
AI agents are exploding in power and reach, simultaneously automating code security (OpenAI Aardvark), bypassing paywalls, and triggering corporate warfare…
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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for November 4th., 2025 and the Purported Porch Pirate
EP 265 Ahoy Matey! In this week’s update: A Rivian owner in Colorado turns the tables on police with dashcam evidence, exposing the dangers of overreliance on…
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EP 264.5 deep dive Maps, Taps, and facial slaps. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for October 28th 2025
Technology, once a neutral servant, now increasingly operates according to hidden incentives-shaped by corporate interests, data extraction, and algorithmic…
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Maps, Taps, and Facial Slaps. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for October 28th., 2025.
EP 264 In this week’s update: Microsoft Teams will soon reveal employees' exact building location to managers the moment they join company Wi-Fi, blurring…
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EP 263 Deep Dive. Where are the Cameras? The IT Privacy & Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 21st., 2025
Google DeepMind’s Cell2Sentence-Scale 27B model has marked a significant milestone in biomedical research by predicting and validating a novel cancer…
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Where are the Cameras? The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 21st. 2025
EP 263. In this week’s snappy update! Google DeepMind's AI uncovers a groundbreaking cancer therapy, marking a leap in immunotherapy innovation. Microsoft's…
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Deep Dive EP 262.5 Age verification and The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 14th. 2025
Aggressive Government Regulation States are intervening heavily in tech markets. Texas mandated app stores verify ages and restrict minor access starting…
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Age verification and The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 14th. 2025
EP 262 In this week’s update: Texas's App Store Accountability Act mandates age verification, raising privacy concerns for Apple and Google users. The Dutch…
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This update synthesizes critical developments in technology, privacy, and cybersecurity, highlighting an intensifying conflict between user privacy and…
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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 7th. 2025 Finds your Face at the Door
EP 261 This week’s update brings a diverse set of stories that remind us just how delicate the balance is between good and bad... Ring's new facial recognition…
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EP 260.5 Deep Dive. The Mistake before the Break. The IT PRivacy and Security Weekly Update for te week ending September 16th. 2025
Executive Overview The week’s events illustrate escalating risks at the intersection of industrial operations, national security, personal privacy, and…
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The Mistake Before the Break. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending September 16th. 2025.
EP 260 This is our last update before a two week break so we've packed it. We start with the devastating cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover exposes the…
The AI, Privacy, and Security Weekly UpdateEP 259.5 Deep Dive. In the Picture with The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending September 9th. 2025
EP 259.5 The cybersecurity and technology threat landscape is accelerating in scale, sophistication, and impact. A convergence of AI-driven offensive…
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In the Picture with The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending September 9th. 2025
EP 259 In this week’s update: Affordable LookCam devices, marketed as home security solutions, harbor critical vulnerabilities that could allow strangers to…
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258.5 deep dive. We can see you. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending September 2nd. 2025
Modern technology introduces profound privacy and security challenges. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices constantly broadcast identifiers like SSIDs, MAC addresses…
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We can see you. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending September 2nd. 2025
EP 258. In this week’s hyper focused update: Unveiling the hidden reach of Wi-Fi tracking, exposing how everyday devices can reveal your location to anyone…
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257.5 Deep Dive. The Super Intelligent IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending August 26th 2025
Organizations today face escalating cyber risks spanning state-sponsored attacks, supply chain compromises, and malicious apps. ShinyHunters’ breaches of…