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Can AI really write malware better than hackers ever could? This episode exposes the first real-world case of advanced, fully AI-generated malware and why it signals a seismic shift in cybersecurity risk.

CISA's uncertain future remains quite worrisome.

Worrisome is Ireland's new "lawful" interception law.

The EU's Digital Rights organization pushes back.

Microsoft acknowledges it turns over user encryption keys.

Alex Neihaus on AI enterprise usage dangers.

Gavin confesses he put a database on the Internet.

Worries about a massive podcast rewinding backlog.

What does the emergence of AI-generated malware portend?

Show Note - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1062-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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Apple launches the next generation of its AirTags. Is Apple developing its own take on an AI wearable pin? Apple is holding an event in LA for creators: could this coincide with an announcement of the next MacBook Pro? And Apple snags a Best Picture nomination for 'F1: The Movie'.

Apple launches AirTag 2 with improved range, louder speaker, more.

Incremental iOS 26.2.1, iPadOS 26.2.1, watchOS 26.2.1 updates support the new AirTag.

Apple developing AI wearable pin.

Apple hosting LA event for creators on January 27-29 that could coincide with MacBook Pro announcement.

Apple reportedly aiming to upgrade the MacBook Pro twice this year.

Tim Cook slammed for attending 'Melania' screening on night of Alex Pretti killing.

Apple TV earns Best Picture nomination for 'F1: The Movie' in 2026 Oscars.

I let ChatGPT analyze a decade of my Apple Watch data. Then I called my doctor.

Ongoing RAM supply and cost crisis isn't an issue for Apple's iPhone — right now.

Picks of the Week

Dave's Pick: Anker Prime Foldable Wireless Charging Station (Feb 2026)

Andy's Pick: Mermaid

Jason's Pick: ChapterPod

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

Guest: Dave Hamilton

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Microsoft quietly hands over BitLocker keys to the government, TikTok's new privacy terms spark a user panic, and Europe's secret tech backups reveal anxious prep for digital fallout. Plus, how gambling platforms are changing the future of news and sports.

You can bet on how much snow will fall in New York City this weekend

Europe Prepares for a Nightmare Scenario: The U.S. Blocking Access to Tech

China, US sign off on TikTok US spinoff

TikTok users freak out over app's 'immigration status' collection -- here's what it means

Elon Musk's Grok A.I. Chatbot Made Millions of Sexualized Images, New Estimates Show

Microsoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy Flaw - Forbes

House of Lords votes to ban social media for Brits under 16

Overrun with AI slop, cURL scraps bug bounties to ensure "intact mental health"

Route leak incident on January 22, 2026

149 Million Usernames and Passwords Exposed by Unsecured Database

Millions of people imperiled through sign-in links sent by SMS

Anthropic revises Claude's 'Constitution,' and hints at chatbot consciousness

The new Siri chatbot may run on Google servers, not Apple's

A Wikipedia Group Made a Guide to Detect AI Writing. Now a Plug-In Uses It to 'Humanize' Chatbots

GitHub - anthropics/original_performance_takehome: Anthropic's original performance take-home, now open for you to try!

Telly's "free" ad-based TVs make notable revenue—when they're actually delivered - Ars Technica

Toilet Maker Toto's Shares Get Unlikely Boost From AI Rush - Slashdot

Dr. Gladys West, whose mathematical models inspired GPS, dies at 95

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Alex Stamos, Doc Rock, and Patrick Beja

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Adobe Photoshop finally makes big progress on Linux, and the team unpacks what this means for creative pros, open-source rivals, and anyone dreaming of ditching Windows for good. Canonical's Snaps are under fire as scammers take malware tactics to a new level, hijacking trusted developer accounts and exposing a major risk for anyone installing crypto wallet apps on Linux. Find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4sZbOEk and have a great week!

Host: Jonathan Bennett

Co-Hosts: Ken McDonald, Jeff Massie, and Rob Campbell

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On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Jeff emails Mikah about trying to recover files from an old, obsolete Drobo NAS.



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Host: Mikah Sargent

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