Described in detail by Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG), the Hermit spyware (it was dubbed Hermit by security firm Lookout, which first reported its discovery) is part of a dangerous and sophisticated malware attack that's actively being used in the wild. Attackers are using zero-day vulnerabilities (meaning those that haven't yet been patched) and other dangerous exploits in Android and iOS code to deploy malware that can take control over someone's iOS or Android device. Topic Request? zerotrace.org/topic/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerotrace/support

The cryptocurrency and NFT markets seem to be in a sharp decline, however, this is not all bad news. Yes, there is a lot of speculation investing when it comes to these digital assets - making them highly volatile. While the majority of investors are looking to make a quick buck without any previous knowledge of the asset they are investing in - there are others who make more informed decisions. Today, we will go over the different scams people have fall victim to, as well as the coins you should be on the lookout for. Right now everything seems to be on sale, so the question is - what should you buy? Topic Request For Our Next Episode? zerotrace.org/topic/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerotrace/support

If you’re relying on Apple’s and Google’s app store rules to keep your location data safe from companies that sell it to the government, you might want to rethink that policy. But if you’re relying on the legal system to stop government agencies from buying that data, you might be in luck — maybe. In this episode, we will be taking a look at some of the free mobile apps that have been exposed for selling their users' location data to government agencies, either directly or indirectly. Topic Request For Our Next Episode? zerotrace.org/topic/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerotrace/support

When on the lookout for a secure email provider, you have to keep in mind factors like data center location, end-to-end encryption, and zero-access guarantee. In this episode, we will be taking a look at some of the most secure email providers currently in the market, perfect for conducting internal business communications and receiving sensitive information from other users. Topic Request For Our Next Episode? zerotrace.org/topic/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerotrace/support

In this episode, we explain what a MAC address is and how it identifies you and your PC's activities. Every piece of network-capable hardware comes with a MAC address, but with everything already being assigned a local IP address, why are they there? Topic Request For Our Next Episode? zerotrace.org/topic/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerotrace/support

In this episode, we take you through all the necessary steps to get a private cellphone, private cellular service, and phone number, and how to keep all your personal data off of it to make your usage of that private phone as anonymous as possible. Topic Request For Our Next Episode? https://zerotrace.org/topic/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerotrace/support