095 TT Can My Smartphone Get a Virus?

Tech Talker answers some burning listener questions. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2dWCxjh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Tech Talker walks you through creating, recording, and releasing your very own podcast. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1myVMxA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

It turns out your antivirus software might be spying on you too. The more we learn about privacy, the less it seems we have. Here's the story about Avast and its subsidiary, Jumpshot: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qjdkq7/avast-antivirus-sells-user-browsing-data-investigation ...  Show more

Tom Bonner and Eoin Wickens from HiddenLayer's SAI Team to discuss their research on weaponizing machine learning models with ransomware. Researchers at HiddenLayer’s SAI Team have developed a proof-of-concept attack for surreptitiously deploying malware, such as ransomware or Co ...  Show more

In this episode, we explore how Google's innovative AI technology is being utilized to predict and thwart the spread of malware on Android devices. We'll delve into the mechanics of this AI system and discuss its potential impact on enhancing mobile security.

Viruses are big jerks that invade regular cells and hold them hostage, making you sick while they're doing it. Learn everything you ever needed to know about viruses, including how the common cold works, in this classic episode.