We’re the Cybernews Podcast, comprised of journalists who report on the latest tech news, trending tech topics, and the weirdest stories on the web. Get comfortable, grab a snack, and sit down with us to unravel the internet of curi-oddities.
In this episode of the Cybernews podcast, the hosts explore three main topics. They first discuss the persistent issue of password reuse, highlighting a new study that reveals 1-2-3-4-5-6 and 'password' remain the most common globally. Despite some embracing password managers and passkeys, the lack of progress over the past 14 years shows a need for better authentication methods. The conversation then shifts to the trend of employers asking workers to bring their own devices (BYOD), examining the security risks and potential solutions such as managed personal devices and cloud-based systems. Finally, a humorous debate about whether 100 men could defeat one gorilla showcases the virality and triviality of some online discussions, while also touching on the broader concept of 'brain rot' from excessive online content consumption.
18 Apr 2025
6 hottest tech trends from Black Mirror Season 7
In this episode of the Cyber News Podcast, the hosts dive into the latest season of Black Mirror, examining each episode's technology and its implications. They discuss episodes such as 'Common People', which features brain streaming technology in a dystopian healthcare system, and 'Bête Noire', which showcases revenge facilitated by quantum computing. The hosts also critique episodes like 'Hotel Reverie' for its setting in a 1950s-style movie studio, and 'USS Callister: Into Infinity.', a sequel examining simulated realities in gaming. The conversations also touch on real-world parallels, such as AI chatbots, subscription models, and the emotional impacts of digital lives.
11 Apr 2025
Russia is Breeding Cybercriminals?
🎙️This week our hosts talk changes in the secret underground world of Russian hackers from a report by Trend Micro. With the recent technological advancements, it’s only right to talk about Q-day and the upcoming developments in quantum computing. Our hosts finish off the podcast with a new study that claims ChatGPT-4.5 passed the Turing test.
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