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	Podcast:		DevelopSec: Developing Security Awareness
	Episode:		Newscast - Sept. 23, 2015
	Category:		Technology
	Duration:		00:15:32
	Publish Date:		2015-09-23 21:43:17
	Description:		James breaks down a few news stories from the previous week. The following stories were discussed, including some brief points. $1 million bounty for iOS 9 hack http://www.wired.com/2015/09/spy-agency-contractor-puts-1m-bounty-iphone-hack/ Zerodium announced 1 million dollar bounty for hack that can take over an iOS device remotely, via web page, vulnerable app or text message Terms of offer demand that bug not be reported to Apple or publicly disclosed Not uncommon for iOS bugs to fetch big money Rare malware outbreak hits some Apple apps http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/09/21/apple-china-hack-app-store-malware--xcode-ghost/72572190/ Some developers used fake versions of XCode to create applications Designed to steal user passwords Reportedly little danger to US iphone users unless using Chinese social media apps. Important to use software from trusted sources. Comcast to Pay $33 million over Privacy Breach http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/comcast-to-pay-over-privacy-breach_55fb30d7e4b0fde8b0cd9fe4 75,000 names, phone numbers and addresses published People paid $1.50 / month more for privacy Each customer will get $100 Some law enforcement, judges and domestic violence abuse victims will get more due to facing increased safety concerns. Follow us on Twitter (@developsec). If you want to be alerted when new items are available you can subscribe on our website at https://www.developsec.com
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