S3 Ep30: AirDrop worries, Linux pests and ransomware truths

<p>We investigate whether AirDrop is <a href="https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/apple-airdrop-has-significant-privacy-leak">really as dangerous</a> as researchers claimed. We discuss the <a href="https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/linux-team-in-public-bust-up-over-fake-patches">pestiferous problem of fake Linux bugs</a> submitted as an academic exercise. We review the latest Sophos Ransomware Report and <a href="https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/ransomware-dont-expect-a-full-recovery">uncover uncomfortable truths</a> about paying up.</p> <p><br></p> <p>With Kimberly Truong, Doug Aamoth and Paul Ducklin.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Original music by <a href="https://www.edithmudge.com">Edith Mudge</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Got questions/suggestions/stories to share?</p> <p>Email <a href="mailto:tips@sophos.com">tips@sophos.com</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nakedsecurity">@NakedSecurity</a></p> <p>Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/nakedsecurity">@NakedSecurity</a></p>