Security Now (MP3)
About This Show
Show Info:
Steve Gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first anti-spyware program, creator of Spinrite and ShieldsUP, discusses the hot topics in security today with Leo Laporte.
Records live every Tuesday at 4:30pm Eastern / 1:30pm Pacific / 20:30 UTC.
Most Recent Episode
SN 659: Never a Dull Moment
6 days ago
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105 minutes
This week we discuss AMD's release of their long-awaited Spectre variant 2 microcode patches, the end of Telegram messenger in Russia, the on-time arrival of Drupalgeddon2, Firefox and TLS v1.3, the new and widespread UPnProxy attacks, Microsoft's reversal on no longer providing Windows security updates without A/V installed, Google Chrome's decision to prematurely remove HTTP cookies, the Android "patch gap", renewed worries over old and insecure Bitcoin crypto, new attacks on old IIS, a WhatsApp photo used for police forensics, and an IoT vulnerability from our "you can't make this stuff up" department.
We invite you to read our show notes.
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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gr8white from
Huh? What did he just say?
Steve Gibson is the authority on technology and security. Co-hosted with Leo Laporte, they cover all the problems and solutions of computer security, while covering Q&A from the audience. I wish I knew more about everything they're discussing, but the more I listen the more I learn. I use Stitcher app so I can back up and relisten to something that didn't sink in the first go-around. Security Now is more than a podcast, it's a public service. Steve Gibson is the first person I heard explain the NSA PRISM debacle accurately (among others). Don't be intimidated by the tech jargon, keep listening. Your peace of mind will grow as you learn.
Date published: 2013-12-17
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br1ckhouse from
This show is too good to pass up
It seems like every week the show is packed with current news that can be hard to find elsewhere. Steve does the work of scouring the internet for the facts regarding major situations that tend to go under-reported, then presents the material in an objective manner that encourages listeners to form their own opinions. Personally, I enjoy the explanations of complex material mixed with light-hearted product reviews. I'm usually very advertising resistant, but Leo and Steve can tell me what to buy any day. Great Show : 5/5 Stars
Date published: 2014-03-05
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Spiritofmoni from
Trust This One!
This fantastic show shares valuable security information that the hosts willingly share making the public aware of vulnerabilities in our now dependent technologic world. They present the "stick to the facts" reporting that makes this program to be the Best
program sponsored by TWIT.TV Thank you Leo and Steve for the insights, opinions,
and trust worthy commentaries. Appreciate the book recommendations as well.
Date published: 2014-04-23
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supercoder from
Great overview of the weeks issues
Though Leo and Steve do gab a lot about non-security related stuff, which makes the show pretty long (usually over 90 min...), there is some great in depth discussion of the most relevant issues of our time. As a security professional mired in my own work, it's great to have knowledgeable people keeping up with the stuff I don't have time for. Just wish they could get it down to have the time!
Date published: 2013-09-23
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Apaullo from
Favorite Show on TWIT!
I check multiple times every Tuesday waiting for this show to show up on my list! Steve Gibson is THE security guru and what I learn from his show is amazing. If you care about the security of your computing devices this is absolutely, positively, without a doubt, a MUST to listen to.
Date published: 2014-08-12
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Mrhappymac from
Verified information
Security now always has the latest important security news that matters every week. Steve's vast knowledge of the inner workings of the Internet provides a fascinating listening. Both Leo and Steve share great tips on many topics from coffee to sci-fi this show has everything.
Date published: 2013-11-27
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dladelle from
Keeps me looking like a pro.
I have been listening to Security ow since they started out. I have come to depend on the depth and breadth of information I don't have the time to research myself. Steve Gibson also wrote Spinrite which saved my bacon more than once. and who doesn't like Leo LaPorte?
Date published: 2014-04-09
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tjz2000 from
Propellor Hats at the Ready!
Consistently great, in depth content. I'm afraid I might have listened to too many episodes, however, since my wife has started rolling my eyes when I ever I sing the angelic "Security Nowwwww" phrase from the end of the theme music. Keep 'em coming!
Date published: 2014-04-23
