Security News > 2022 > September > S3 Ep99: TikTok “attack” – was there a data breach, or not? [Audio + Text]

DUCK. I'm doing very, very well, thank you, Douglas!

A messy thing that is bugging people is the question of this TikTok thing.

Because we use Let's Encrypt certificates on the Naked Security and the Sophos News blog sites, I felt we owe him at least a mention for that good work.

"If there's one thing I always remember about my interactions with Pete, it was his dedication to science and the scientific method. Asking questions is the very essence of being a scientist. I'll always cherish Pete and his questions. To me, Pete was a man who valued communication and the free and open exchange of ideas among inquisitive individuals."

The kernel bug means you put your knitting needle right into the operating system, and basically punch a hole in Apple's well-vaunted security system.

The smallest rear bicycle cog I can find mention of is nine teeth - that's very tiny, a very tight curve, and only in special usages.

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https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2022/09/08/s3-ep99-tiktok-attack-was-there-a-data-breach-or-not-audio-text/