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Smashing Security podcast #339: Bitcoin boo-boo, deepfakes for good, and time to say goodbye to usernames?

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Deepfakes are being used for good (perhaps), common usernames could pose a security threat, and someone has paid a $500,000 fee… just to send $1,865.

Oh, and our guest mentions Mr Blobby (to the horror of the show’s hosts…)

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The Time for Passwords Came … and Went

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After struggling with every combination of your name and your birth year for the perfect username, you’re probably used to this welcoming you on every website you join: Password must contain: One aquatic animal Your favorite color Three uppercase lett… Continue reading The Time for Passwords Came … and Went→