Episode 388: RCS, FBI, and Alexa

20/03/2025 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not.
Show Notes:


Apple’s Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months after launch
Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users
US Mac growth suggests Microsoft may have done Apple a huge favor
Desktop Windows Version Market Share Worldwide
Are file converter sites safe? How to convert files safely on your Mac
FBI Denver Warns of Online File Converter Scam
Are “corrupt my file” sites safe? Here’s why to avoid corrupt-a-file services
Amazon is taking away the option of not sending voice recordings to the cloud
Password reuse is rampant: nearly half of observed user logins are compromised



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