Smashing Security podcast #435: Lights! Camera! Hacktion!
When “bad actors” stop being hackers and start being… actual actors. This week, Graham and special guest Jenny Radcliffe play...
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OtterCookie v4 Adds VM Detection and Chrome, MetaMask Credential Theft Capabilities
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