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The 7 best password managers for business
What’s a password manager? A password manager is a program that stores passwords and logins for various sites and apps, and generates new strong passwords when a user needs to […]
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Episode 1133 – CloudTalkShow.com Guest Spot Today, Come And Watch
This episode talks about a guest spot I will have this afternoon on CloudTalkShow.com. If you are free head over to their YouTube channel and check it out. CloudTalkShow.com YouTube […]
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Episode 1132 – How Apple AirTags Are Being Abused
Apple AirTags are tracking devices to help you keep track of your stuff. Unfortunately, these devices are being used in negative ways to track you, your car, etc… This episode […]
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Episode 1131 – The Biggest Costs From Ransomware Is Not The Ransom
Ransomware is the biggest problem facing organizations today. These attacks can cause severe IT disruptions but also bring huge financial challenges far beyond the ransom itself. This episode talks about […]
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6 things in cybersecurity we didn’t know last year
The past twelve months in cybersecurity have been a rough ride. In cybersecurity, everything is broken — it’s just a matter of finding it — and this year felt like […]
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Don’t copy-paste commands from webpages — you can get hacked
Programmers, sysadmins, security researchers, and tech hobbyists copying-pasting commands from web pages into a console or terminal are warned they risk having their system compromised. Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dont-copy-paste-commands-from-webpages-you-can-get-hacked/
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Fired U of U researcher exposes breaches in student data
Dr. Judith Zimmerman knew she was fired for doing the right thing. She was the lead investigator on a research project on autism in children, which she spearheaded at the […]
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Epsiode 1130 – It Is That Time of Year To Get Your IRS Identity Protection PIN
The IRS provides an identity protection ability to prevent fraudulent tax filings under your SSN/TIN. The Identity Protection PIN is like multi-factor authentication for your tax filings. This episode goes […]
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That Toy You Got for Christmas Could Be Spying on You
Security flaws in the recently released Fisher-Price Chatter Bluetooth telephone can allow nearby attackers to spy on calls or communicate with children using the device. Source: https://threatpost.com/toy-christmas-spying/177288/
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Indian authorities set to tighten data breach laws in 2022
Authorities in India are set to clamp down on data breaches and tighten rules for holding sensitive data, according to local media reports. Source: https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/indian-authorities-set-to-tighten-data-breach-laws-in-2022
