SN 1006: Best of 2024 - Apple's Secret Backdoor, CrowdStrike Catastrophe, Recall's Privacy Nightmare

In this highlight episode of Security Now from 2024, several key cybersecurity issues are explored. The discussion kicks off with a concerning discovery of a backdoor in Apple iPhones, believed to be an intentionally created emergency access point. It then shifts to the advertising industry's adjustments in response to the elimination of third-party cookies, forecasting a move towards mandatory user registration on websites. The episode also addresses a vulnerability in BitLocker encryption linked to separate TPM chips and offers strategies for mitigation. Another major topic is the significant global outage triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, along with Microsoft's new Recall feature, which has raised serious privacy concerns due to its continuous screen capture capabilities. The episode wraps up with insights on the current landscape and future outlook of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).