Aug. 30, 2023, 1:28 a.m. | TWiT

Security Now (Audio) twit.tv


  • Picture of the Week: Steve shares a funny "what we say vs what we mean" image about tech support conversations.

  • WinRAR v6.23 fixes: Steve explains that updating to the latest WinRAR is more important than initially thought, with two critical vulnerabilities being actively exploited by hackers since April to install malware.

  • HTTPS for local networks: Responding to listener email, Steve agrees HTTP is fine for local network devices like routers but notes risks in larger corporate networks.

  • Portable domains for …

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