social media
TikTok ‘Ban’ — ByteDance CEO and EFF are BFFs
Richi Jennings | | Bytedance, china, chinese government, EFF, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Privacy, SB Blogwatch, Shou Zi Chew, social media, spyware, TikTok, TikTok Ban
7521 momentum builds: Shou Zi Chew plays for time, while Electronic Frontier Foundation says TikTok-kill bill is DOA ...
Security Boulevard
Mastering X and Twitter Takedowns: How to Handle Brand Impersonations
Mitch Warren | | advertisement, brand impersonation, brand protection, Cybersecurity, delete, fake, Impersonation Takedown, page, post, profile, remove, social media, spoofing, takedown, Twitter, Twitter Impersonation, website takedown, X
Table of Contents Distinguishing brand impersonations in the world of X/Twitter can sometimes be perplexing. Unlike LinkedIn, which enforces more stringent measures against misrepresentation, X tends to take a more flexible stance ...
Understanding the FCC’s COPA Rule Change and the Need for Enhanced Child Privacy Protection on Social Media
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently proposed updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPA) rules, marking another step in the ongoing effort to safeguard children’s privacy online. This change ...
Who’s to Blame for Hacked Social Media Accounts, Spoofed Online Meeting Requests and Malware
Tom Eston | | account hacking, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, facebook, google, hacked, Hacking, Information Security, Infosec, Instagram, Malware, Meeting Invite, Meta, Microsoft Teams, online, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, rat, RATs, remote-access Trojan, security, social media, Spoofed Online Meetings, spoofing, Teams, technology, Weekly Edition, Zoom
In episode 320, Tom and Scott discuss the contentious issue of who is accountable when Facebook or Instagram accounts are hacked, discussing potential failings on both the user’s and Meta’s part. They ...
TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back
Richi Jennings | | Bytedance, china, chinese government, Privacy, SB Blogwatch, social media, spyware, TikTok, TikTok Ban
Hilltop BillTok: ByteDance mobilizing addicted user base, as U.S. TikTok ban steamrolls through Capitol Hill after unanimous committee vote ...
Security Boulevard
Securing Your Game: Cybersecurity Basics for College Athletes
As a college athlete, your focus is on performance, whether it’s on the field, on the court, or in the classroom. However, securing your online presence is just as crucial as perfecting ...
‘Get to Know Me’ Privacy Risks, Pros and Cons of Publicly Sharing Ring Doorbell Footage
Tom Eston | | amazon, Camera Footage, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Doorbell Camera, Episodes, Get to know me, Information Security, Infosec, Instagram, Neighbors, Neighbors App, Podcast, Podcasts, police, Privacy, Ring, Ring Doorbell, security, social media, social network, technology, Warrant, Weekly Edition
In episode 318, we discuss the trending ‘get to know me’ posts on social media platforms like Instagram and the potential risks of sharing personal information publicly, particularly in light of potential ...
The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked
Tom Eston | | account takeover, account takeovers, Bosch Rexroth Handheld Nutrunner, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Fraud, Information Security, Infosec, Internet of things, iot, Kitboga, Malware, Phishing, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, Rachel Tobac, Ransomware, Scam Baiting, Scambaiting, Scammer Payback, scammers, Scams, security, social engineering, social media, technology, Twitter, Weekly Edition, X
In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers. They talk about popular channels like Scammer ...
Ohio’s New Social Media Law, Meta’s Link History Feature, 175 Million Passcode Guesses
Tom Eston | | Apple, brute-force attack, children, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, facebook, Information Security, Infosec, Instagram, iPhone, Link History, Meta, Ohio, Ohio Social Media Law, Ottawa, passcode, Passcodes, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, security, social media, technology, Teenagers, Weekly Edition
In episode 312, Tom and Scott discuss the implications of a new law in Ohio that may require parental consent for children under 16 using social media, including the pros and cons ...
End of Year Scams
As 2023 comes to an end, it brings along with it a time many people look forward to: the holiday […] ...