Ep. 022 - Plaintext passwords, cryptocoin criminality and the Momo monstrosity
The Naked Security podcast explains why storing plaintext passwords is an unnecessary evil, investigates a cryptocurrency spat between a software maker and a disgruntled user, and tells you some earnest but unpopular truths about how to keep your children safe online. With Anna Brading, Paul Ducklin, Mark Stockley and Matthew Boddy. This week's stories: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/millions-of-utilities-customers-passwords-stored-in-plain-text https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/disgruntled-dev-blames-crypto-wallet-for-losing-cryptocoins https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/the-momo-challenge-urban-legend https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/the-momo-challenge-why-its-time-to-stop-the-hype Related links: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/serious-security-how-to-store-your-users-passwords-safely https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/the-passwordless-web-explained Music by: https://purple-planet.com/