Explicit Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #54 (03/24/2022)
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Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #54 (03/24/2022)

Episode description

Tech

  • AirTag stalking controversy leads Tile to add its own anti-stalking feature
  • Digital sanctions against Russia could create a ‘splinternet,’ suggests MIT
  • Sabotage: Code added to popular NPM package wiped files in Russia and Belarus | Ars Technica
  • Hackers claim to breach TransUnion South Africa with 'Password' password
  • Okta security breach may affect Mac and iPhone enterprise setups; vigilance urged
  • Okta hack may have impacted 366 clients; company says it should have acted faster
  • Hacking group LAPSUS$ leaks Microsoft source code and LG accounts
  • Seven UK teens have been arrested over Lapsus$ hacks on major tech companies | PC Gamer
  • Microsoft will bug Windows 11 users with watermarks if they bypass system requirements
  • New Phishing toolkit lets anyone create fake Chrome browser windows
  • Instagram Reintroduces Chronological Feed Option

Gaming

  • Steam is "coming soon" to Chromebooks, with an alpha for select users | Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Overwatch League doesn't have a single sponsor less than two months before its fifth season
  • Despite its beautiful Ori games, Moon Studios is called an 'oppressive' place to work | VentureBeat
  • The Nintendo Wii and DSi Shop channels have been offline for days • Eurogamer.net
  • No one is safe from Destiny copyright strikes, not even Bungie | PC Gamer
  • Ex-Stadia Jade Raymond's Haven Studios acquired by PlayStation

Streaming

  • OBS Studio is available on Steam
  • Twitch introduces new tools to make the reporting and appeals process easier
  • BAFTA Game Awards launches Games Challenge with Black Twitch UK

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Your Asus router may require an urgent update to protect against sticky botnet
  • Discord With Native Apple Silicon Support Now Rolling Out
  • PS5 and PS4 System Software Updates release globally today

Deals

  • Marvel Unlimited comes to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

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