Off-Facebook Activity Tool, Ring App Third-Party Trackers, Wawa Credit Card Breach

Posted on February 3, 2020January 31, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 106 for February 3rd 2020: What you need to know about Facebook’s new off-Facebook activity tool, details about the Ring Android app sending user data to third party trackers, and new developments in the Wawa credit card breach. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Off-Facebook Activity is a Welcome Read more about Off-Facebook Activity Tool, Ring App Third-Party Trackers, Wawa Credit Card Breach[…]

Voting by Smartphone, Jeff Bezos Hacked, Microsoft Security Breach

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 96 of our monthly we discuss the controversy of voting by smartphone in our elections, the Jeff Bezos hacking incident, and the recent Microsoft support security breach. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections https://www.npr.org/2020/01/22/798126153/exclusive-seattle-area-voters-to-vote-by-smartphone-in-1st-for-u-s-elections Saudi Prince Allegedly Hacked Read more about Voting by Smartphone, Jeff Bezos Hacked, Microsoft Security Breach[…]

Dark Web Fraud and Cybercrime with Emily Wilson

Posted on January 27, 2020January 14, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 105 for January 27th 2020: What are the new forms of fraud and cybercrime being found on the Dark Web? We discuss this fascinating topic with Emily Wilson, VP of Research at Terbium Labs. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Emily’s Dark Reading Article: Fraud in the New Decade Read more about Dark Web Fraud and Cybercrime with Emily Wilson[…]

Critical Windows Vulnerability, Dating App Security Risk, Apple iOS Privacy Features

Posted on January 20, 2020January 16, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 104 for January 20th 2020: Details on the new critical Microsoft Windows vulnerability, why dating apps could pose a national security risk, and how new Apple privacy features are changing the way your data is sold. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Major Windows flaw was discovered and reported Read more about Critical Windows Vulnerability, Dating App Security Risk, Apple iOS Privacy Features[…]

Iranian Cyber-Attacks, Ring Class-Action Lawsuit, Preventing Calendar SPAM

Posted on January 13, 2020January 11, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 103: The US Department of Homeland Security warns of Iranian cyber-attacks, Ring gets hit with a $5 million dollar class action lawsuit, and some quick tips on how to prevent calendar SPAM. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Iran maintains a robust cyber program and can execute cyber-attacks against Read more about Iranian Cyber-Attacks, Ring Class-Action Lawsuit, Preventing Calendar SPAM[…]

New California Data Privacy Law, Wyze Data Leak, ToTok Spy App

Posted on January 6, 2020January 3, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 102: Details on the new California data privacy law, the Wyze data leak, and what is the ToTok app and could it be spying on you? ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Enter our Silent Pocket New Year’s Giveaway – Deadline to enter: January 11th 2020 https://kingsumo.com/g/jsz2pk/silent-pocket-faraday-bag-new-years-giveaway Details on Read more about New California Data Privacy Law, Wyze Data Leak, ToTok Spy App[…]

Top 10 Cybersecurity and Privacy Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 101: Start the new year off right by following our top 10 cybersecurity and privacy resolutions! ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Recommended Password Managers KeePass (free and open source): https://keepass.info/ Dashlane: https://www.dashlane.com/ 1Password: https://1password.com/ See if your site or service offer’s two-factor or multi-factor authentication https://twofactorauth.org/ Silent Pocket Read more about Top 10 Cybersecurity and Privacy Resolutions[…]

Rebecca Herold “The Privacy Professor”

Posted on December 27, 2019December 30, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 95 of our monthly show we’re joined by special guest Rebecca Herold, the “Privacy Professor”. Rebecca is a well known expert in the privacy and cybersecurity community and gives us an update on what she’s been working on, what her thoughts are on the current state of privacy regulations (CCPA, GLBA, etc), and Read more about Rebecca Herold “The Privacy Professor”[…]

Top 10 Podcast Episodes from 2019

Posted on December 26, 2019December 26, 2019 by Tom Eston

Thank you for supporting and listening to the show this year! Initial data on our download numbers show that we’ve grown our audience by over 40% in 2019! Having said that, if you haven’t listened to our most popular episodes you should definitely check these out and add them to your playlist. See below for Read more about Top 10 Podcast Episodes from 2019[…]

The Year in Review and 2020 Predictions with Kevin Johnson

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 100: Kevin Johnson, CEO of SecureIdeas joins us in this very special milestone episode to discuss the year that was 2019 and what Kevin’s “predictions” are for cybersecurity and privacy 2020. Thank you to Kevin for being our special guest! ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** The Nerf Dart Read more about The Year in Review and 2020 Predictions with Kevin Johnson[…]