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September 14, 2020Podcast

Episode 828 – Zoom Rolls Out Multi-Factor Authentication To All Users

Zoom is continuing their security improvements this week by rolling out multi-factor authentication for all users. This option can greatly secure your account and this episode goes into the details. […]
September 11, 2020Podcast

Episode 827 – Tools, Tips and Tricks – Kids Are back To School, Update Everything First

This week’s tools, tips, and tricks focuses on back to school. Kids are back school and their digital communication and use is their primary method going forward. This episode lays […]
September 11, 2020Podcast

Episode 826 – Whistleblower Reports Increase 30%

This episode talks about a report from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) that shows whistleblower reports on data and security practices have gone up over 30% last year. This is […]
September 9, 2020Podcast

Episode 825 – New Android Malware Preying On Fears Of TikTok Ban

A new malware is out in the wild for Android devices claiming to be TikTok Pro app. This episode talks about what the malware is and how malware actors try […]
September 8, 2020Podcast

Episode 824 – HIPAA Covered Entities Need IT Asset Inventories Per OCR

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) which overlooks HIPAA made a recommendation in their Summer Cybersecurity Newsletter that the industry has been recommending for years. This epsiode goes into the […]
September 4, 2020Podcast

Episode 823 – Tools, Tips and Tricks – Do You Ever Change Your Debit Card PIN

This week’s tools, tips, and tricks talks about your non-IT security controls, specifically your financial payment PIN codes. Be aware, be safe. Become A Patron! Patreon Page *** Support the […]
September 4, 2020Podcast

Episode 823 – Tools, Tips and Tricks – Do You Ever Change Your Debit Card PIN

This week’s tools, tips, and tricks talks about your non-IT security controls, specifically your financial payment PIN codes. Be aware, be safe. Become A Patron! Patreon Page *** Support the […]
September 3, 2020Podcast

Episode 822 – TikTok Has A New Potential Buyer, You Will Never Guess Who

TikTok is being looked at for acquisition by a couple of large US-based companies. A new buyer emerged and who it is will surprise you. This episode talks about who […]
September 2, 2020Podcast

Episode 821 – TLS Certificates Now Have Lifespan Of 398 Days, Be Prepared

TLS certificates are used to secure web communications. Each certificate has a time to live which has been usually 2-3 years. As of September 1, 2020 TLS certificates will only […]
September 1, 2020Security

How They Attack Us: Social Engineering

Hackers and cybercriminals are like any other bad guys. They want to make money at your expense. In the digital world that can be done in many ways but one […]