MacVoices #24194: Live! - Android Phone Ban by Microsoft, Stolen Passwords, Free Affinity Apps

A number of tech stories are on the slate for this MacVoices Live! panel. We start off looking at Microsoft's ban on Android phones in China and cybersecurity implications. Next, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby analyze the removal of VPN apps from the Russian App Store and discuss Apple's adherence to local regulations. The conversation delves into challenges of VPN services in Russia, Android phone security concerns, and other data privacy issues. A collection of hacked passwords, Authy's phone number breach, and Ticketmaster's barcode security flaws round out the bad news, while the availability of the Affinity graphics apps for free for a limited time ends the session on a positive note. Today's MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management . Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/product/XAM . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Tech News 02:05 Apple's Response to Russian VPN Apps 06:07 Microsoft Bans Android Phones in China 10:54 Password Security Concerns 21:29 Affinity Apps Offered for Free 28:22 Cloudflare Against AI Website Scrapers 30:02 Closing and Information on Supporting MacVoices Links: Apple Caves to Russian Government Pressure, Removes VPN Apps From the Russian App Store https://www.mactrast.com/2024/07/apple-caves-to-russian-government-pressure-remove-vpn-apps-from-the-russian-app-store/ Apple removes VPN apps in Russia; here's what to do next https://www.computerworld.com/article/2514866/apple-removes-vpn-apps-in-russia-heres-what-to-do-next.html 7 Best VPNs for Russia in 2024 https://www.vpn-mentors.com/best-vpn-for-russia/ Microsoft China bans Android, demands staff use iPhones https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/07/08/microsoft-china-bans-android-demands-staff-use-iphones Hackers Now Have Access to 10 Billion Stolen Passwords https://lifehacker.com/tech/hackers-have-10-billion-stolen-passwords ';--have i been pwned? https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Authy Users Urged to Stay Alert After 33 Million Phone Numbers Exposed https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/05/authy-app-hack-exposes-phone-numbers/ Hackers reverse-engineer Ticketmaster's barcode system to unlock resales on other platforms https://www.engadget.com/hackers-reverse-engineer-ticketmasters-barcode-system-to-unlock-resales-on-other-platforms-194826061.html Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn . James Baraniak is a biochemist with a passion for bridging science with law. He is majorly invested in all sorts of tech, particularly fond of video games, and have work previously in advising others in terms of electronics. You may reach him on X (formerly Twitter) @JustSimplyJames and watch him on RedButtonJamfest on Twitch. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter , by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], on his blog, Trending At Work , and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944 . He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @[email protected] . Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn , or on Mastodon . Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram , jeffgamet on LinkedIn ., @[email protected] on Mastodon , and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet . David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on