Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast
Latest Episodes
This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (part 1)
What good are privacy laws when we all know that intelligence agencies don't play by the rules? How can any company promise to keep our data safe when we know that agencies like the NSA and GCHQ are hoovering it all up?
The Pros & Cons of Antivirus Software
When most people think of protecting their computers, they think of antivirus software. Viruses are a real problem, of course, but how well do antivirus (AV) apps protect you? And are there any downsides to using AV software?
The Great Twitter Hack
Last week, Twitter was massively hacked - apparently just to launch a Bitcoin scam (though that story is still developing). Famous people's accounts were taken over, including Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Gates,
Your Money or Your Data (part 2)
In the second part of my interview with Renee Dudley from ProPublica, we delve into the cyber insurance and ransomware incident response industries, including how some of these companies are being less than forthcoming about their services. In fact,
Your Money or Your Data (part 1)
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that ransomware is one of the most common and most lucrative cybersecurity rackets today. But despite all the press, ransomware is massively under-reported because companies don't want bad press.
TikTok Boom
TikTok is the hot new social media service (Snapchat and Instragram are so last year), particularly in Asian countries like India. But India just banned this and several other apps from China over privacy concerns - and I have a feeling they won't be t...
COVID19 Privacy: Pro Tips (part 2)
In the second half of my interview with Eduard Goodman and Adam Levin from Cyberscout, we discuss the privacy aspects of our new work- and learn-from-home reality. How much privacy should you really expect? What are your legal rights?
COVID19 Security: Pro Tips (part 1)
Today I speak with not one but two experts on security and privacy to get their insights, stories and tips on staying safe from scammers and hackers in our new COVID19 pandemic reality. These guys have dealing with cyber incidents every day and bring s...
From Mailbox to Ballot Box
With the US general election just over 20 weeks away and no vaccine in sight for the coronavirus, it's time to think very seriously about how you're going to vote. Even if you think you want to vote in person this November,
Fiber For Our Future (part 2)
We've established that we have a high speed internet access problem - now what can we do about it? In part 2 of my interview with the EFF's Ernesto Falcon, we'll talk about how broadband fiber-based internet is a critical piece of national infrastructu...





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