Security Now! Episode 6 is up and available for download, but because Leo didn’t post any direct link to Security Now! Episode 5 on the TWIT homepage at [ http://www.twit.tv ], episode 5 is something close to impossible to find. No worries though, I’ve put up a TechTVForever.net mirror for everyone who was looking for Episode 5 but missed it. Apparently it came out and was listed in the sidebar at the TWIT homepage under “radio Leo,” but without a posting to the front page, I know I completely missed it, and going back and looking for it now is impossble. After figuring out the numbering scheme, I managed to snag a download for the old podcast and I have the mirror up for you guys.
Anyway, Episode 5 picks up where Episode 4 left off and continues the discussion on the topic of passwords and password security. Leo and Steve chat about tools and utilities that will help you manage your passwords, create good, memorable, strong passwords, and how you can keep those passwords safe. Additionally, they go over some user-submitted password management tools that may or may not be any good. Definitely worth a listen if you’re one of those people who throws their hands up at how many passwords you have to remember and how difficult they can all be to keep track of. Enjoy!
Security Now! Episode 5 // September 15, 2005 – [ episode notes | download ]
As for episode 6, Leo and Steve talk a bit about the recent study done by the University of California that uncovered that they could reliably and accurately guess and record your passwords and keystrokes based completely on the sound of your key-presses. That’s right, the sound of you typing is giving away everything that you’re saying, and researchers have proven it. It’s not the only way you could be snooped on either; but don’t believe me? Check out this week’s podcast, it tells all.
Security Now! Episode 6 // September 22, 2005 – [ episode notes | download ]