In this episode, Kevin and Tom discuss current events including the latest developments with DOGE and the significant changes happening at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They also touch on Apple’s decision to...
In this episode, we explore the rollout of digital driver’s licenses in states like Illinois and the potential privacy issues that come with them. Can digital IDs truly enhance convenience without compromising your privacy? We also discuss the...
In this episode, we discuss Australia’s new legislation banning social media for users under 16 and its potential impact. Our hosts also explore the issue of vishing (voicemail phishing), why it’s escalating, particularly during the...
In episode 351, hosts Tom and Scott explore an unusual incident where robot vacuums were hacked to shout obscenities, exposing significant IoT security issues. The discussion includes the mechanics of the Bluetooth hack and its broader cybersecurity...
In episode 325, Tom and Kevin discuss a significant backdoor threat that nearly compromised Linux systems globally, stemming from an infiltration into an open-source project called XZ Utils by attackers who gained commit access and inserted a...
Did you know that your mobile phone provider can give data like phone numbers you’ve called and received, the time and date of those calls, and even your location data to their parent companies, affiliates, and agents? In this episode we show...
What is Apple Mail Privacy Protection and how does it hide your IP address, so senders can’t link it to your online activity or determine your location, government authorities such as the FBI and NSA have released a list of top attack vectors used...
Facebook shuts down their face recognition system and deletes more than a billion facial recognition templates, how phone bots are being used to trick victims into giving up their multi-factor authentication codes, and the US blacklists the NSO...
Do we really need a federal data agency to regulate social media companies? Watch out for Squirrelwaffle and Qakbot malspam attacks, and ransomware hits a major candymaker ahead of Halloween (is nothing sacred anymore?!) ** Links mentioned on the...
In episode 146 for November 9th 2020: My conversation with Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand and Content for Startpage.com on the differences in privacy mindset between Europe and the United States. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Future of...