Simple Cyber Defense

Carl B. Wade
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Simple Cyber Defense: Secure Your Digital World, Simply. Does the word "cybersecurity" make you want to log off and hide? It shouldn’t. In an era where your entire life—from finances to family memories—lives online, staying safe shouldn’t require a computer science degree. Simple Cyber Defense is the podcast designed to bridge the gap between complex digital threats and your everyday life.

  1. 1D AGO

    Passwords vs. Passkeys - The Showdown

    Welcome to Simple Cyber Defense, the channel where we strip away the jargon and the fear to give you practical, no-nonsense digital security advice. Do you reuse the same password for everything? Have you ever yelled at your screen because a website demanded a 16-character password including a symbol, a number, and your childhood pet’s middle name? We’ve all been there. Our mission is simple: to keep you safe online without making your life complicated. Whether we’re breaking down the battle of Passwords vs. Passkeys, explaining how to spot a sneaky phishing email, or showing you how to lock down your social media, we provide clear, relatable steps that anyone can follow. Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be a headache—it just has to be intentional. Subscribe to join us as we simplify your digital world, one episode at a time.

    9 min

  2. JAN 11

    The 2025 Cybersecurity Hangover: 4 Hacks That Changed Everything

    🛡️ The 2025 Cybersecurity Hangover: 4 Hacks That Changed Everything | Simple Cyber Defense 2025 was a "dumpster fire" for our digital privacy. In this episode, host Carl Wade breaks down the 4 massive cybersecurity incidents from last year that hit regular people the hardest—and more importantly, how you can lock down your digital life for 2026. From 16-billion-record leaks to AI voice clones that sound exactly like your kids, the game has changed. But don't worry—Carl’s "Simple Defense" strategy makes it easy to stay one step ahead of the scammers. 0:00 – Intro: Why 2025 was a wake-up call. 1:15 – The "Mother of All Breaches": 16 Billion credentials leaked. 2:45 – AI Voice Cloning: The terrifying "Grandparent Scam" evolution. 4:30 – Medical Identity Theft: Why the Healthcare Crisis matters for years. 6:10 – The Third-Party Trap: Why your bank’s vendors are the weak link. 7:45 – Your 2026 Defense Plan: 4 simple steps to stay safe. Kill the Password: It’s time to embrace Password Managers and Passkeys. Establish a Family Safe Word: Protect your loved ones from AI voice-cloning fraud. Audit Your EOBs: Treat your medical "Explanation of Benefits" like a bank statement. Zero Trust for SMS: If it's a text with a link, it's a "no" from us. Check your email status: HaveIBeenPwned.com Learn about Passkeys: FIDO Alliance Guide Enjoying the show?✅ Subscribe for more plain-English security tips.💬 Comment below: Did you receive any of those "bank" text scams in 2025?🔔 Hit the bell to stay updated on the latest threats! #CyberSecurity #Privacy #Podcast #AI #IdentityTheft #SimpleCyberDefense #CarlWade #TechTips 🕒 TIMESTAMPS:🗝️ KEY TAKEAWAYS:🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    10 min

  3. 12/21/2025

    Digital ID & The VPN Ban: What You Need to Know (2025)

    The Internet as we know it is changing—and not for the better. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the wave of "Age Verification" laws sweeping the globe and why they might be the biggest threat to your digital privacy in a decade. While lawmakers claim they are "protecting the kids," the reality is a logistical nightmare of government-mandated data collection and "honeypots" just waiting to be hacked. #Privacy #VPN #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity #InternetFreedom #AgeVerification #TechNews Links: Check out Brain's podcast - Ship It Weekly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ship-it-weekly-devops-sre-and-platform-engineering-news/id1854585676 Lawmakers Want to Ban VPNs: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/lawmakers-want-ban-vpns-and-they-have-no-idea-what-theyre-doing Age Verification Is Coming For the Internet: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/age-verification-coming-internet-we-built-you-resource-hub-fight-back Visit Our Website: https://simplecyberdefense

    23 min

  4. 12/21/2025

    Digital ID & The VPN Ban: What You Need to Know (2025)

    The Internet as we know it is changing—and not for the better. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the wave of "Age Verification" laws sweeping the globe and why they might be the biggest threat to your digital privacy in a decade. While lawmakers claim they are "protecting the kids," the reality is a logistical nightmare of government-mandated data collection and "honeypots" just waiting to be hacked. #Privacy #VPN #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity #InternetFreedom #AgeVerification #TechNews Links: Check out Brain's podcast - Ship It Weekly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ship-it-weekly-devops-sre-and-platform-engineering-news/id1854585676 Lawmakers Want to Ban VPNs: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/lawmakers-want-ban-vpns-and-they-have-no-idea-what-theyre-doing Age Verification Is Coming For the Internet: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/age-verification-coming-internet-we-built-you-resource-hub-fight-back Visit Our Website: https://simplecyberdefense

    23 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    The "Whisper Leak" Attack: Are Your AI Chats being Exposed?

    Join host Carl and Brian as they investigate the severe security risks posed by AI chatbots, exploring why these tools may not be as secure as we assume. Drawing on recent findings, including Microsoft research, we reveal how easily personal information can be compromised and discuss practical defense strategies.Links:AI chat privacy at risk: Microsoft details Whisper Leak side-channel attack - https://securityaffairs.com/184372/hacking/ai-chat-privacy-at-risk-microsoft-details-whisper-leak-side-channel-attack.htmlMicrosoft finds security flaw in AI chatbots that could expose conversation topics - https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-microsoft-flaw-ai-chatbots-expose.htmlWhisper Leak: a side-channel attack on Large Language Models - https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.03675

    21 min

  6. 09/11/2025

    ID Verification Law

    Welcome to Simple Cyber Defense, the podcast where we break down complex cybersecurity topics into easy-to-understand language. Today, we're talking about a change that's quietly reshaping the internet, one age gate at a time.

    11 min

  7. 04/20/2025

    23andMe goes bankrupt, What will happen to your data?

    In this episode we discuss the data breach of 23andMe and the recent bankruptcy that they announced. What might happen to your data and what should you do next?

    11 min

  8. 03/15/2025

    Firefox’s New Terms of Service and Cybersecurity Implications

    In this episode, we explore Firefox’s new Terms of Service and its impact on your online privacy. We break down the cybersecurity risks, from anonymized data vulnerabilities to the lack of clear opt-out options, while offering practical tips to protect your information. Intro:Subterranean Howl by ELPHNT (c) copyright 2019 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEK32QlJe0Dy4nXxelXrww

    7 min
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Simple Cyber Defense: Secure Your Digital World, Simply. Does the word "cybersecurity" make you want to log off and hide? It shouldn’t. In an era where your entire life—from finances to family memories—lives online, staying safe shouldn’t require a computer science degree. Simple Cyber Defense is the podcast designed to bridge the gap between complex digital threats and your everyday life.

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  • Creator
    Carl B. Wade
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Carl B. Wade
  • Show Website
    Simple Cyber Defense