SN 1046: Google's Developer Registration Decree - The End of Free Android Apps?

Google's new demand for developer registration could spell the end for open-source app stores, while Europe's controversial chat control vote threatens privacy for everyone—Steve and Leo break down what's at stake for devs and users alike.

• Qantas says no one can releak their stolen data. • Brave's usage is up. But is it really 3 times faster. • Next Tuesday the EU votes on "Chat Control". • Microsoft formally launches a "Security Store". • Outlook moves to block JavaScript in SVG's. • A new release of Chrome. • Gmail will no longer pull external email via POP. • Googe Drive starts blocking ransomware encryptions. • The UK issues another order to Apple. • Researchers create a "Battering RAM" attack device. • HackerOne's significant bug bounty payouts. • The Imgur service goes dark across the UK. Guess why. • The Netherlands plans to say NO to "Chat Control." • Discord was breached and government IDs leaked. • Salesforce says it's not another new breach. • Signal introduces a new post-quantum ratchet. • Your motherboard MIGHT support TPM 2.0. • Google to force Android app devs to register and pay

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1046-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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