How Hacks Happen Many Worlds Productions
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Hacks, cyber crimes, and other shenanigans explored and explained. Presented by cyber security teacher and digital forensics specialist Michele Bousquet. howhackshappen.net
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Buzzword Bingo: Deciphering the Lingo
Buzzwords are the language of business and marketing. But do they really live up to the hype? Find out how phrases like "end-to-end encryption" and "blockchain" are used to hype up a service that might not be what it seems. Join me on a journey through the world of buzzwords in cybersecurity marketing.Resources:Hackers steal nearly $10 million from Axie Infinity co-founder’s personal accountsThe Spectacular Collapse of CryptoKitties, the First Big Blockchain GameSupport the Show.Visit us on P...
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Job Scams: Too Good to Be True
Have you gotten a dream job offer through WhatsApp, Facebook, or some other suspicious source? It's probably a scam. Let's look at how job scams work, and how you can spot them.Report job scams in the USA to the Federal Trade Commission.Support the Show.Visit us on Patreon for bonus content and special offers! But only if you hate scams too.
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Is my phone spying on me? | Social Media Part III
Does your phone serve you content based on your conversations? It depends. This is the third episode in a three-part series on social media. Here we talk about what your apps or services might be listening to, and what you can do about it.Resources:Does Your Phone Listen to You for Ads? (Yes, Here’s How)This Company Might Be Listening to Everything You Watch on TVThat Game on Your Phone May Be Tracking What You’re Watching on TVIs your smartphone listening to you?Support the Show.Visit u...
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Data Mining | Social Media Part II
What's your favorite Beatles song? Where did you get married? What's your dog's name? Whenever you answer a question on a random person's or company's post, you're giving up information to exploit you.See what social media sites collect about youSupport the Show.Visit us on Patreon for bonus content and special offers! But only if you hate scams too.
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How to Get Your Data | Social Media Part I
How do you find out what social media platforms know about you? Bet you didn't know you can grab your data anytime, all of it. In this episode, we talk about how to get all your data from a social media platform so you can see what they've stored.Get your data from FacebookGet your data from InstagramGet your data from LinkedInGet your data from SnapchatGet all your Google emails, photos, YouTube videos For any other social media platforms, search for "download my data from [platform]" t...
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NFTs, Fraud, and Crazy Cats
What is an NFT, and why would anyone want to buy one? There are lots of reasons why someone might buy a certified JPG or other NFT, but there's no guarantee your NFT will increase in value or even retain the value you paid for it. In this episode, host Michele Bousquet talks about different kinds of NFTs on the market, how they compare to physical art items, and how fraudsters have found a rich source of free funds in NFT theft.Sources:Joey Mars websiteInvestors sue Sotheby's, Justin Bi...