Episode 175

Episode #175 - Proton Launches Password Manager with Email Aliases; Soldiers get free smartwatches with malware; Balance Privacy and National Security; This Day in Tech History

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From Edwin Kwan in Sydney, Australia: Everyone deserves privacy by default. That's Proton's slogan. This week they announced the global launch of their password manager, Proton Pass. 

From Katy Craig in San Diego, California: The US Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is sounding the alarm advising soldiers who received unsolicited D18 smartwatches in the mail not to turn them on over concerns that these devices might be carrying some nasty malware. 

From Hillary Coover in Washington, DC: There's a big debate going on among lawmakers in the United States about government surveillance. They're trying to figure out whether the FBI should be required to get a warrant before searching a database of foreign intelligence that might have information on American citizens.

From Marcel Brown in St. Lous, Missouri: July 1st, 1979. The first Sony Walkman, the TPS L2, goes on sale in Japan. By allowing owners to carry their personal music with them, the Walkman and their iconic headphones introduce a revolution in listening habits and popular culture at large. 

From Sourced Network Production in New York city. "It's 5:05". I'm Pokie Huang. Today is Friday, June 30th. Here's the full story behind today's cyber security and open source headlines...

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