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[…]

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[…]

The Password Reuse Problem, US Government IoT Recommendations, Smart Lock Security Disaster

Posted on December 16, 2019December 14, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 99: Password reuse is still a very large problem, US government recommendations for securing Internet of Things devices, and yet another smart lock device security disaster. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Password reuse continues to be a major problem https://www.microsoft.com/securityinsights/Identity https://resources.hypr.com/top-recommendations/password-usage-study https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-hacks-ring-camera-8-year-old-girl-s-bedroom-n1100586 US government recommendations for securing Internet Read more about The Password Reuse Problem, US Government IoT Recommendations, Smart Lock Security Disaster[…]

How You’re Tracked Online, New Mass Surveillance Concerns, Malicious Android App Hijack

Posted on December 9, 2019December 7, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 98: A new report from the EFF details how we are tracked online by third-party corporations, more mass surveillance concerns in China and Australia, and a malicious app hijack attack on Android to be aware of. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** How You’re Tracked Online – Must Read Read more about How You’re Tracked Online, New Mass Surveillance Concerns, Malicious Android App Hijack[…]

Top 25 Most Dangerous Vulnerabilities, Smart City Privacy, DuckDuckGo vs. Google

Posted on December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 94 of our monthly show for November 2019: The 25 most dangerous vulnerabilities, the privacy of new “smart cities”, and which search engine keeps your searches more private? It’s DuckDuckGo vs. Google! ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Snapshot: Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2019/11/26/snapshot-top-25-most-dangerous-software-errors https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/09/18/the_25_most_dangerous_software_weaknesses/ Google’s “smart Read more about Top 25 Most Dangerous Vulnerabilities, Smart City Privacy, DuckDuckGo vs. Google[…]

Phone and Voice Fraud, Twitter Account Purge, Adobe Magento Marketplace Data Breach

Posted on December 2, 2019December 1, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 97 for December 2nd 2019: How to prevent phone and voice fraud, Twitter’s inactive account purge, and the Adobe Magento Marketplace data breach. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Don’t become a victim of phone and voicemail fraud https://www.darkreading.com/7-ways-to-hang-up-on-voice-fraud—/d/d-id/1336427 Twitter’s inactive account purge https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/27/tech/twitter-inactive-account-delete/index.html https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1199777313300209664 Adobe Magento Marketplace data Read more about Phone and Voice Fraud, Twitter Account Purge, Adobe Magento Marketplace Data Breach[…]