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Hello, everybody.
I'm Paul Ducklin, and this is 60 Second Security.
Controversial spyware company mSpy has gone down the firmware route.
Instead of buying the app and wondering how to install it
on your target's device, just buy them a present.
A brand new phone, with the spyware pre-installed.
We just published five tips for Mac security,
an article that's turning out to be very popular.
So far we've had just one dismissive comment
that is attracting a goodly number of downvotes.
It looks like that old-school "we don't need no security"
attitude amongst Mac users is on the wane.
And instant messaging company WhatsApp is under privacy fire
following its acquisition by Facebook for $19 billion.
WhatsApp has been stung a number of times before
over privacy violations and cryptographic blundering.
But not to worry.
"Respect for your privacy," says Chief Exec Jan Koum,
"is coded into our DNA."
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And that's a minute up.
Thanks for listening, folks, and until next time, stay secure.