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June 18, 2020Podcast

Episode 768 – Google Multi-Factor Defaulting To Phone Notifications, Not SMS Text

Multi-factor authentication should be enabled everywhere you can. However, if you use SMS text messages to get your codes that method is not as secure as it should be. This […]
June 17, 2020Podcast

Episode 767 – Covid Contact Tracing Apps, Most Americans Reject The Idea

Contact tracing apps are powerful tools for researchers to track where the virus is spreading. However, the apps that have been released haven’t been very clear on their privacy terms […]
June 16, 2020Podcast

Episode 766 – WFH Alert, Consider Upgrading Your Old Routers

Working at home has become the current normal but are you using vulnerable equipment? This episode talks about the importance of keeping up to date on patches but also how […]
June 15, 2020Podcast

Episode 765 – Business Owner Gets Threats After Hackers Post Racist Messages

Hackers are not about stealing your data or money. Hackers can cause serious damage to your business just by taking control of one social media account. This episode talks about […]
June 12, 2020Podcast

Episode 764 – Tools, Tips and Tricks – Live Universal Awareness Map

This week’s tools, tips and tricks episode I talk about a news aggregator for serious events called the Live Universal Awareness Map. This map pulls in news feeds and shows […]
June 11, 2020Podcast

Episode 763 – Mobile Banking Attacks On The Rise, FBI Warns

The FBI issued a warning that users of mobile banking apps are on the rise. This episode talks about the things you can do to help identify and protect your […]
June 10, 2020Podcast

Episode 762 – Special Guest – Darkweb Discussion With Design IT Solutions Founder

This episode I welcome the president and founder of Design IT Soltuions to talk about the Darkweb. What is it? How your data ends up there and some tips to […]
June 9, 2020Podcast

Episode 761 – Business Email Compromise Scams Are On The Rise, What Can You Do About It

Business Email Compromise Scams (BEC) are on the rise. This episode talks about how BEC scams work, a scammer that was caught, and what you can do to prevent becoming […]
June 8, 2020Podcast

Episode 760 – FTC Hits App Developer With COPPA Violation Fine, What Is COPPA?

The Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a regulation aimed to keep children’s data private and keep parents notified on an application’s data use. This episode talks about what […]
June 8, 2020Security

Ransomware Facts, Trends & Statistics for 2020

As the digital underworld expands to include a broader range of cyber attacks, ransomware increases its harsh financial impact across the globe — estimated to grow to $20 billion by […]