In this episode, host Tom Eston provides a detailed explanation of the ‘Stolen Device Protection’ for iPhones – a new security feature by Apple. This feature triggers enhanced security factors such as Face ID, Touch ID, and an hour...
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...
The FTC charged Ring, the Amazon-owned home security camera company, for compromising customer privacy and having inadequate security measures. Employees accessed private videos, while hackers exploited vulnerabilities and now Ring needs to...
This week we battle it out between the two mobile tech giants, Google Android vs Apple iOS, and discuss which one is better for your privacy and cybersecurity. Topics include: app stores and OS updates, ad tracking, and native text messaging. All...
Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand at Startpage, joins co-host Tom Eston to discuss the very important topic of digital wellbeing. In this episode you’ll learn about the mental, financial, and societal impacts of constant tracking. Plus, what...
Reboot Your Smartphone, FBI’s Top Targeted Vulnerabilities, Flirty Account Dupes Defense Contractors
Why rebooting your smartphone is good security hygiene, the FBI reveals top targeted vulnerabilities in the last two years, and details on how a nation state used a “flirty” aerobics instructor to steal data from defense contractors. **...
This week, co-host Tom Eston shares his top 3 tips to stay more private when you travel this year on vacation. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Smartphone privacy screens (Amazon) Laptop privacy screens (Amazon) ** Watch this episode on YouTube **...
In episode 160: An attacker tried to poison a Florida city’s water supply, a popular Android app was hacked to display malicious ads, and how smartphone location data was used to track the US Capitol rioters. ** Links mentioned on the show **...
In episode 125 for June 15th 2020: Our top 5 tips for staying private and secure during a protest. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Privacy And Security While Protesting You Have a First Amendment Right to Record the Police...
In episode 111 for March 9th 2020: A new report shows that attacks on Internet of Things devices are on the rise, the FCC fines major mobile carriers for selling users’ location data, and details on what happens when 3 million HTTPS...