Episode 388: RCS, FBI, and Alexa

Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not.

Show Notes:

• Apple’s Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months after launch
• Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users
• US Mac growth suggests Microsoft may have done Apple a huge favor
• Desktop Windows Version Market Share Worldwide
• Are file converter sites safe? How to convert files safely on your Mac
• FBI Denver Warns of Online File Converter Scam
• Are “corrupt my file” sites safe? Here’s why to avoid corrupt-a-file services
• Amazon is taking away the option of not sending voice recordings to the cloud
• Password reuse is rampant: nearly half of observed user logins are compromised

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