Uber CISO Charged, Facebook Data Portability, Malicious iOS SDK
In episode 136 for August 31st 2020: Uber’s former security chief is charged over covering up a 2016 data breach, Facebook pushes for data portability legislation, and how a malicious iOS SDK breached the privacy of millions of mobile users. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Former Uber Security ... Read More
Audio Recordings Used to Copy Keys, Carnival Ransomware Attack, Social Media Profile Data Exposed
In episode 135 for August 24th 2020: Details on how researchers can use audio recordings of keys being used in locks to create copies, Carnival cruise lines becomes the victim of a ransomware attack, and a data broker exposes nearly 235 million profiles scraped from social media sites. ** Links ... Read More
Amazon Echo Exploit, Privacy Shield, Capital One Data Breach Update
In episode 134 for August 17th 2020: Details on new critical vulnerabilities found in Amazon Echo devices, what the end of the Privacy Shield framework means EU citizens personal data, and new data breach fines issued to Capital One and Twitter by the OCC and FTC. ** Links mentioned on ... Read More
Twitter Hack Lessons Learned, TikTok Ban, Rite Aid Facial Recognition Cameras
In episode 133 for August 10th 2020: What we can learn from the big Twitter hack, why everyone is trying to ban TikTok, and pharmacy chain Rite Aid’s use of facial recognition cameras. ** Links mentioned on the show ** How the FBI tracked down the Twitter hackers https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/an-update-on-our-security-incident.html https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-the-fbi-tracked-down-the-twitter-hackers/ ... Read More
How Big Tech Collects Your Private Data and How to Delete It
In episode 132 for August 3rd 2020: How the big tech companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter collect your private data and how you can delete it with Kira Rakova from Undatify. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Find out more about Undatify https://undatify.me/ https://www.instagram.com/undatifyme/ The Step-by-Step Guide ... Read More
Chinese Hacking Campaign Exposed, BadPower Fast Charger Attack, Instacart Data Leak
In episode 131 for July 27th 2020: The FBI charges two Chinese hackers for one of the largest Chinese directed hacking campaigns ever discovered, how the BadPower fast charger attack could melt or set your devices on fire, and details on a massive leak of Instacart customer information. ** Links ... Read More
Privacy Settings for Amazon Echo and Google Home
In episode 102 of our July monthly show Scott and Tom walk-through the recommended privacy settings for Amazon Echo and Google Home smart speakers. ** Links mentioned on the show ** 8 ways to protect your Amazon Echo privacy while working from home https://www.cnet.com/how-to/8-ways-to-protect-your-amazon-echo-privacy-while-working-from-home/ How To Make Your Amazon Echo ... Read More
The Big Twitter Hack, Critical Windows DNS Server Update, Email Impersonation Attacks
In episode 130 for July 20th 2020: Details on the big Twitter hack which took over high-profile accounts, a major wormable critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows DNS Server, and how email impersonation attacks take advantage of everyone working from home. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Twitter blames ‘coordinated’ ... Read More
F5 BIG-IP Exploit, WiFi Router Security Updates, Password Reuse
In episode 129 for July 13th 2020: Impact of the F5-BIG-IP critical vulnerability, security updates and your WiFi router, and details about new research that shows how billions of compromised credentials are available in the cyber underground. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Mitigating critical F5 BIG-IP RCE flaw ... Read More
TikTok Privacy Concerns, macOS Ransomware, Bad Passwords
In episode 128 for July 6th 2020: In episode 128 for July 6th 2020: New TikTok privacy concerns, the rise of macOS ransomware, and details on new research about bad password choices. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Family Safety and Security with Andy Murphy from The Secure Dad ... Read More
