S7, E274 - Your Password Is Already For Sale

S7, E274 - Your Password Is Already For Sale

Author: A Problem Lounge Show June 29, 2026 Duration: 20:25
Send us Fan Mail Last year, every major outlet ran the same story: 16 billion passwords exposed. Apple. Google. Facebook. The largest breach in history. It was overblown. Security experts tore it apart within 48 hours. But here's the thing: the real story underneath that headline is actually scarier. And nobody covered it. It's called infostealer malware. It's been quietly running on millions of devices — stealing passwords, bypassing MFA, and feeding an underground credential economy that's ...

Privacy Please is a production of A Problem Lounge Show that sits at the curious intersection of news, comedy, and technology. Hosts Cam and Gabe operate on the belief that discussions about data privacy don't have to be dry, intimidating, or fatalistic. Instead, they approach the sprawling, often opaque world of digital rights with a mix of genuine curiosity and relatable humor. Each episode features conversations with a diverse range of voices-from legal experts and academic researchers to authors and grassroots activists-who help untangle the complex systems governing our personal information. The podcast digs into the mechanisms behind data collection, the real-world implications of surveillance capitalism, and the practical steps individuals can consider. Listeners will hear breakdowns of current events, deep dives into historical privacy battles, and explorations of emerging technologies, all framed through accessible, engaging dialogue. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered about the lifecycle of their own data, felt a pang of unease with a terms-of-service agreement, or simply wanted to listen to a thoughtful, occasionally funny, conversation about autonomy in a connected age. The tone is conversational and grounded, aiming to demystify without oversimplifying, and to inform without inducing panic. Tune in for a human-centered look at the protocols, policies, and power dynamics shaping our digital selves.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Privacy Please
Podcast Episodes
S6, E247 - The EU's Bold Move on AI Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:11
Send us Fan Mail The European Parliament has released a groundbreaking 175-page study concluding that AI companies' practice of training on copyrighted material without permission constitutes mass reproduction not covere…
S6, E243 - Reality Check: AI's Influence Is Baked Right In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:16
Send us Fan Mail Gabe and Cameron dive into the unseen dangers of AI systems, exploring how inherent biases shape our perception and how prompt injection attacks pose serious security threats. • Generative AI models cont…
S6, E239 - Russian Hackers, Leaked Military Secrets, and Your DNA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:46
Send us Fan Mail Privacy threats continue to escalate as human error undermines even the most secure systems, from military officials accidentally exposing classified information to Russian hackers targeting encrypted me…