Topic: Jeff Rossen

2 chapters across the catalog

Factivist
Episode 890 2:31:36 - 2:36:00

890: Factivist

Identity Theft Risks in Used Smartphones and Laptops

An NBC "Rossen Reports" segment warns consumers about the dangers of selling used electronics without properly wiping data. The report demonstrates how easily social security numbers, bank details, and private photos can be recovered from devices. The hosts provide additional advice, such as physically drilling through old hard drives to ensure data destruction.

Lane Splitter
Episode 884 1:26:07 - 1:29:54

884: Lane Splitter

Key Fob Cloning and High-Tech Car Theft

NBC News reports on a "mystery device" used by thieves to break into and start modern cars by cloning the signal from wireless key fobs. The two-part device allows one thief to stand near the victim to capture the signal while another stands by the car to unlock it. Experts demonstrated the vulnerability on 17 different vehicle makes and models.