How CIA spied on people using fake VLC video player | Lex Fridman Podcast
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The CIA reportedly used a custom version of the VLC media player to spy on users by sneaking a plugin into the software. This sneaky move has wider implicati...
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The CIA reportedly used a custom version of the VLC media player to spy on users by sneaking a plugin into the software. This sneaky move has wider implications about the security of open source software, which are vulnerable to similar manipulations. VideoLAN, the makers of VLC, face ongoing battles against fake VLC versions used not just for government espionage but also by hackers around the globe. In this world of data-seeking villains, vigilance about where you download your software is paramount.
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