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How Our Data is Abused
With the rise of IoT and tracking technologies (both online and in the real word), we are generating staggering amounts of highly personal information. This massive trove of juicy data has drawn the a
Mitigating AI Risks
Artificial Intelligence is the buzzword of the day. Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, there has been a flood of AI-based tools and services. Many tech firms are racing to build AI into the
Car Privacy is Horrid
Modern cars are chock full of sensors and connected to the internet via built-in cellular modems. That's a recipe for massive data collection. Last September, Mozilla's Privacy Not Included team relea
Avoiding Tax Scams
It's tax time here again in the USA, and therefore it's also time for tax scams. I'll explain how to recognize common tax scams, how to respond to them, how to prevent scammers from taking over your I
Securing Your Mac
Are Macs really safer than PCs? What should you do to make your Mac more secure? How do you know if your Mac has a virus? And how do you know which security apps you can trust? I'll dig into all of th
Data Privacy Week 2024
While every week is Data Privacy Week here at Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons, the rest of the world stops to join us in focusing on how and why to protect your personal data. I'll give you some of my to
Rise of the Slaughterbots
Drones are everywhere today. Cheap and tiny accelerometers, gyroscopes and processors have allowed us to create drones that anyone can afford and everyone can fly. Drones have been used by law enforce
New Year’s Resolutions: 2024
The new year is here! And I've got a handful of solid tips for you that you should absolutely plan to accomplish in 2024! I also have a lot of news to catch you up on: 23andMe blames its customers
Investigating Data Leaks
Data breaches are usually produced by hackers looking for financial gain. Data leaks, on the other hand, are usually published by whistleblowers or perhaps accidentally disclosed via negligence. Journ
Best of 2023 Bonus Content
Every week, I record a special, private bonus podcast for my patrons. Until today, all of that content was restricted to my supporters. But today I've got a sampler platter of some of the best snippet