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In response to the San Bernardino shooting in 2015, the FBI demanded that Apple, Inc. create a "back door" to bypass the shooter's iPhone security, a back door that could also compromise any iPhone, anytime. Thankfully, Apple CEO Tim Cook wasn't playing. But this isn't the first time government and law enforcement has tried to stick their noses into our business without permission, and probably won't be the last. In this episode we also talk about government efforts to compromise consumer sec...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...