Simple Cyber Defense

By Carl B. Wade

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A look at the LastPass 2022 Breach

Simple Cyber DefenseJan 16, 2023

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A look at the LastPass 2022 Breach

We look into the LastPass Breach from August 2022 and their announcement in December 2022. What should you do now that your Password vault is in the hands of cyber criminals?

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Links:

Check your LastPass password iteration level - https://support.lastpass.com/help/how-do-i-change-my-password-iterations-for-lastpass

LastPass Notice of Recent Security Incident - https://blog.lastpass.com/2022/12/notice-of-recent-security-incident/

LastPass reveals just how bad that August breach was. It was bad. - https://mashable.com/article/lastpass-breach-hackers-got-password-data

Jan 16, 202322:29

Podcast Update 2023

This is an episode to inform you about the changes to the Podcast and YouTube Channel.

Jan 10, 202301:41

SCD S03 E14: The Physical Side of Cyber Security Interview with The Pop Historian

Simple Cyber Defense Season 03 Episode 14

Interview with The Pop Historian about Physical Security.

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The Pop Historian YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSNRm4gFx9BSqWDzECdTD6w

The Pop Historian Twitter - https://twitter.com/historian_pop

Oct 30, 202218:28

8 ways you could be inviting an attack

Simple Cyber Defense Season 03 Episode 12

This week we go over the 8 ways you could be inviting a cyber attack.

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Intro:

Links:

How to safely open links in a Virtual Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7e-mcJdZok

Check if your email has been compromised - https://haveibeenpwned.com/

See if you’ve been part of an online data breach - https://monitor.firefox.com/

Resources to learn more about Cyber Security:

Security Now - grc.com/securitynow.htm

Hacking Humans - https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/hacking-humans

How To Learn Cybersecurity on Your Own [Get Started Guide] - https://www.springboard.com/blog/cybersecurity/how-to-learn-cybersecurity/

Sep 13, 202221:52

Do you really need an Anti-Virus? (SCD S03 E11)

Do you really need an Anti-Virus? I give you my opinion on the matter fro Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.

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Aug 26, 202214:48

How to buy cryptocurrency safely (S03 E10)

Simple Cyber Defense Season 03 Episode 10

In this episode we discuss how to buy crypto and some of the why you would need to buy crypto.

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Intro:

Links:

Paxful: Buy and sell digital currencies using over 350 different payment methods - https://paxful.com/

Find NON-KYC exchanges and services to use and spend your crypto anonymously - https://kycnot.me/

A modern bitcoin wallet hand forged to keep your transactions private your identity masked and your funds secured - https://samouraiwallet.com/

Offline Physical crypto wallets:

ELLIPAL Titan - https://www.ellipal.com/products/ellipal-titan

Ledger Nano - https://www.ledger.com/

Affiliate Links:

Buy a Ledger Nano S Plus - https://amzn.to/3NLQ8GS

Buy a ElliPal Titan - https://amzn.to/3MDWnv2

Jun 12, 202215:08

Let's Talk about Ransomware (S03 E09)

Simple Cyber Defense S03 E09

This week we talk about the dangers of Ransomware and how to prevent becoming a victom.

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May 31, 202215:49

I got Catfished (S03E08)

Simple Cyber Defense Season 03 Episode 08

In this epidsod I talk about my experience getting catfished.

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May 04, 202223:57

What are Honey Traps? (S03E07)

Simple Cyber Defense Season 03 Episode 07

In this episode we discuss what honey traps are, the dangers of them, and how to protect yourself.

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Intro:

Links:

Wrong Number Text Scam - https://simplecyberdefense.com/2022/04/05/wrong-number-text-scam

Romance Scams - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/02/16/romance-scams-rise-cost-americans-millions-fbi-ftc/6797616001/

Apr 17, 202219:06

Privacy Laws: Interview with Aaron Aisen

Simple Cyber Defense Season 3 Episode 6.5

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Video by Tomislav Jakupec from Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/tommyvideo-3092371/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=5364

Music by Coma-Media "This Minimal Technology (Prue)" from Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-this-minimal-technology-pure-12327/

Outro:

Video by Kashif Qamar from Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/kashi_4748-17404579/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=108594

Apr 04, 202234:46

Intro To Privacy Laws (S03 E06)

Simple Cyber Defense Season 03 Episode 06

In this episode we are talking about privacy laws. The laws are PCI DSS, HIPPA, GDPR, CCPA, and EFF.

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Intro:

Background:

https://www.wallpaperflare.com/

Links:

PCI DSS Standards - https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/

KEY HIPAA TERMS IN PLAIN ENGLISH! - https://www.shelgroup.com/blog/key-hipaa-terms-in-plain-english/

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER HIPAA - https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Health-Issues/Health-Information--Services/Your-Rights-Under-HIPAA

HIPAA for Dummies - https://www.hipaaguide.net/hipaa-for-dummies

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa

EFF - https://www.eff.org/

Mar 23, 202230:54

Wifi Security Basics (S03E05)

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Season 3 Episode 5

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Intro:

Links:

8 Steps to Stronger Wifi Security - https://www.digicert.com/blog/8-steps-stronger-wifi-security

Differences among WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 wireless security protocols - https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/feature/Wireless-encryption-basics-Understanding-WEP-WPA-and-WPA2

Mar 07, 202228:31

Basics of the Cloud (S03 E04)

Simple Cyber Defense Season 3 Episode 4

In this episdoe we are talking about teh basics of cloud computing. What it is, how to use it, and how to protect yourself.

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Intro:

Feb 21, 202228:44

Browser Cookie Basics (S03 E03)

Simple Cyber Defense Season 3 Episode 3

In this episode we are dicussing broswer cookie basics.

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Intro:

Links:

Online Tracking: Interview with Avoid the Hack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCWmy52dIw

Chrome Cookie-Editor Extention - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cookie-editor/hlkenndednhfkekhgcdicdfddnkalmdm

Firefox Cookie-Editor Add-on - https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cookie-editor/

Jan 24, 202223:29

Home Network Setup for Beginners (S03 E02)

Simple Cyber Defense Season 3 Episode 2

In this episode we go over the basics to home network security. How to scan your network for devices, diagram your home network, and use pfSense to create subnets.

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Intro:

Links:

Command Prompt Command for identifying your IP address: ipconfig

Scan your home network (Angry IP Scanner)- https://angryip.org/

Create a home network diagram - https://draw.io

ASUS -RT-AC1900P - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KGKCX43/

pfSense - https://www.pfsense.org/

nmap scan command to scan your network: nmap -v -sn (IP Address)

Using pfSense to create subnets - https://netosec.com/protect-home-network/

How to detect if UPnP is active on your network - https://www.grc.com/unpnp/unpnp.htm

Internet Vulnerability Profiling - https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

Jan 16, 202232:51

Keeping your kids safe online (S03 E01)

Simple Cyber Defense Security Update Season 3 Episode 1 Keeping your kids safe online

In this episode we discuss issues that effect kids online and give tips on how to keep your kids safe online.

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Intro:

Links:

Online grooming: What it is, how it happens, and how to defend children - https://www.thorn.org/blog/online-grooming-what-it-is-how-it-happens-and-how-to-defend-children/

Protecting Your Kids FBI - https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/protecting-your-kids

Jan 10, 202225:24

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Week 20 - How to safely travel with personal data!

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Week 20

In this episode we will discuss the risk and best practices to traveling with personal data.

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Intro:

Links:

10 Tips For Travelling With Encrypted Data - https://www.thetravelblogs.com/encrypted-laptop-travel-restrictions/

EFF's Digital Privacy Guide - https://www.eff.org/wp/digital-privacy-us-border-2017

Australia's Surveillance Bill - https://tutanota.com/blog/posts/australia-surveillance-bill/

Russia Bans Top VPNs - https://www.techradar.com/in/news/russia-blocks-top-vpn-services

Dec 14, 202122:59

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Week 19 - Delivery Scams 2021

Simple Cyber Defense Security Update Week 19

In this episode we are discussing delivery scams, what they are, and how to protect yourself.

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Intro:

Links:

FTC website about delivery scams - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2014/12/package-delivery-scam-delivered-your-inbox

Email Security Guide for 2021 - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2014/12/package-delivery-scam-delivered-your-inbox

How to Identify and Avoid Package Delivery Scams - https://www.fcc.gov/how-identify-and-avoid-package-delivery-scams

Report fraud - https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

Nov 22, 202126:39

Browser Vulnerabilities and how to protect yourself online

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 18.

In this episode we discuss web browsers and the vulnerably that they contain.

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Intro:

Links:

NetworkChuck AWS Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgPuPSPZe2U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWQ-LQL1owE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-i2JBtG4FE

Privacy Guide - https://privacyguides.org/

Suggested extensions - https://privacyguides.org/browsers/#addons

No Script Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC4ALEKZRfg

Types of Browser Engines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_browser_engines

Firefox Vulnerabilities for 2021: https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-452/product_id-3264/year-2021/Mozilla-Firefox.html

https://www.cvedetails.com/product/3264/Mozilla-Firefox.html?vendor_id=452

Chrome Vulnerabilities for 2021: https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-1224/product_id-15031/year-2021/Google-Chrome.html

Safari Vulnerabilities for 2021: https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-49/product_id-2935/year-2021/Apple-Safari.html

Nov 07, 202134:39

What is Cyber Security

In this episode we answer the big question: What is cyber security?

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Nov 03, 202135:22

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 17 Work from Home Risks

In this episode we discuss the possible risks of working from home and how to protect yourself.

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Intro:

#WorkFromHome #CyberRisk #CyberDefense

Oct 24, 202120:09

Credit Card Skimming

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 16

Learn about credit card skimming. What they are, how to detect them, and how to protect yourself.

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Intro:

Links:

Watch Credit Card Suspects Put Skimmer on ATM Machine in Three Seconds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b1axnNK-wI

How Hackers Steal Card Info, Just by Standing Nearby - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt2Gn2CoJ74

Man Discovers ATM Skimmer And Takes It - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIJY3kqs2p8

Authorities Using New Device To Protect People From Credit Card Skimmers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGwrBYX0lIM

Oct 17, 202127:20

Facebook Outage and Tons of Personal Data Exposed!

Simple Cyber Defense Security Update Episode 15

In this episode we will talk about the Facebook outage and the possible cause of it. Also we will talk about how to use DNS to protect yourself online.

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Intro:

Links:

Facebook outage caused by a single mistake; has huge implications - https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/05/facebook-outage-cause-mistake/

Experts say it's 'theoretically possible' the Facebook outage was connected to a whistleblower's bombshell claims against the company — but not likely - https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-outage-likely-not-linked-whistleblower-claims-hearing-frances-haugen-2021-10

1.5 Billion Facebook Users' Personal Information Allegedly Posted for Sale - https://www.newsweek.com/15-billion-facebook-users-personal-information-posted-sale-after-hack-1635439

Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: The 60 Minutes Interview - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugen-misinformation-public-60-minutes-video-2021-10-03/

Online Tracking Interview with Avoid the Hack - https://youtu.be/oSCWmy52dIw

OpenDNS: https://www.opendns.com/7

DNS Services to Protect Your Family and Network with Minimum Setup: https://www.makeuseof.com/dns-services-family-protection/

Oct 11, 202130:25

Simple Cyber Defense Online Shopping Series Episode 2: Online Scams

With the high amount of new reports of people getting scammed out of their life's savings, it is important to keep yourself safe online. In this episode we talk about online scams. How to spot them, report them, and defend against them.

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https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts

https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety

https://www.cyber.gov.au/

https://www.justice.gov/criminal-ccips/reporting-computer-internet-related-or-intellectual-property-crime

https://www.usa.gov/online-safety

Oct 03, 202132:28

Simple Cyber Defense Weekly Update Episode 14: A reddit user gets identified

In this episode we are discussing how a reddit user was tracked down and identified. We go over how this could have happened and what to look out for to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.

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Watch this hacker break into a company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWVN3Rq4gzw

This is how hackers hack you using simple social engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc7scxvKQOo

The Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/psy93k/online_troll_exposed/

Sep 27, 202132:13

Simple Cyber Defense Online Shopping Episode 1 - Online Tracking: Interview with Avoid the Hack

This is the first episode of the Online Shopping Series. In this episode we will be interviewing Ashley Simmons from Avoid the Hack on the topic of online tracking. Some of the questions we will be answering are:

• Why should I care about tracking?

• Isn't the point of tracking is to make products work better and to have the ads that are shown to you be more relevant?

• What are some common methods used for tracking?

• How can individuals avoid being tracked online?

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Sep 18, 202153:03

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 13: New Apple Wallet Concerns and WhatsAppp not so private

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 13

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Links:

Apple will let you upload your driver's license to Apple Wallet - CNET - https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-will-let-you-upload-your-drivers-license-to-apple-wallet

Razer bug lets you become a Windows 10 admin by plugging in a mouse - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/razer-bug-lets-you-become-a-windows-10-admin-by-plugging-in-a-mouse/

Gizmodo: WhatsApp Moderators Can Read Your Messages. - https://gizmodo.com/whatsapp-moderators-can-read-your-messages-1847629241

How to block Windows Plug-and-Play auto-installing insecure apps - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-block-windows-plug-and-play-auto-installing-insecure-apps/

Sep 12, 202128:42

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 12: Data leak exposes tens of millions of private records

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 12

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Links:

Microsoft to require admin rights before using Windows Point and Print feature - https://therecord.media/microsoft-to-require-admin-rights-before-using-windows-point-and-print-feature/

The LockBit 2.0 ransomware attack against Accenture – time is running out - https://cybernews.com/security/the-lockbit-2-0-ransomware-attack-against-accenture-time-is-running-out/

Data Breach Alert: Hacker is Selling Private Data from 70 Million AT&T Customers - https://www.canadavpns.com/blog/att-data-breach-70-million-customers/

Data leak exposes tens of millions of private records from corporations and government agencies - https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/24/tech/data-leak-microsoft-upguard/index.html

Microsoft's Reasoned Neglect show notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-833-notes.pdf

Microsoft’s Culpable Negligence - https://youtu.be/KgOKt_FYrOg?t=4288

Microsoft’s Reasoned Neglect - https://youtu.be/vrTRrP0K1aU?t=5673

T-Mobile identity protection signup - https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/data-breach-2021/next-steps

How to lock your credit - https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/how-to-lock-credit

How to lift a credit freeze - https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/lift-credit-freeze/

Equifax - https://www.equifax.com/personal/products/credit/credit-lock-alert/

TransUnion - https://www.trueidentity.com/

Experian - https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-lock-your-credit/

Aug 29, 202144:18

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 11: Glowworm Attack and T-Mobile Data Breach

This week we learn about Glowworm attacks and repeated T-Mobile data breaches. Protect yourself online and share with others!

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Links:

Critical bug impacting millions of IoT devices lets hackers spy on you - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-bug-impacting-millions-of-iot-devices-lets-hackers-spy-on-you/

New Glowworm Attack Recovers Device's Sound from Its LED Power Indicator - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheHackersNews/~3/1kR_AyuiEjw/new-glowworm-attack-recovers-devices.html

T-Mobile is investigating a reported data breach. It sounds like a bad one -

https://mashable.com/article/t-mobile-data-breach-100-million

https://www.vpnranks.com/blog/hacker-claims-to-have-stolen-data-of-more-than-100-million-t-mobile-users/

https://www.wired.com/story/t-mobile-hack-data-phishing/

https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/p62pal/the_tmobile_data_breach_is_one_you_cant_ignore/

Millions of seniors hit by major data breach - https://www.techradar.com/news/millions-of-seniors-hit-by-major-data-breach

Aug 23, 202137:38

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 10: Amazon Fixes Major Flaw and Android malware takes over your Facebook

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 10

This week we talk about two major issues that affects thousands. First being the Amazon Flaw for Kindle devices and second are the Android malware apps (called Flytrap) that takes over your Facebook account.

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Links:

Amazon Fixes Flaw on Kindle - https://www.news18.com/news/tech/amazon-fixes-flaw-on-kindle-that-couldve-allowed-hackers-steal-billing-data-4066439.html

Malicious Android apps try to hijack your Facebook account - https://www.techrepublic.com/article/malicious-android-apps-try-to-hijack-your-facebook-account/

Flytrap Android malware hijacks thousands of Facebook accounts - https://www.vpnranks.com/blog/flytrap-android-malware-hijacks-thousands-of-facebook-accounts/

Aug 15, 202116:44

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 9: Pegasus and Master Faces Bypassed (2FA)

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 9

This week we talk about the Pegasus exploits, Massive face ID bypasses, and more about 2 Factor Authentication.

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What is Pegasus spyware and how does it hack phones? - https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/jul/18/what-is-pegasus-spyware-and-how-does-it-hack-phones

Edward Snowden calls for spyware trade ban amid Pegasus revelations - https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/jul/19/edward-snowden-calls-spyware-trade-ban-pegasus-revelations

Pegasus Project: Apple iPhones compromised by NSO spyware - https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/07/pegasus-project-apple-iphones-compromised-by-nso-spyware/

‘Master Faces’ That Can Bypass Over 40% Of Facial ID Authentication Systems - https://www.unite.ai/master-faces-that-can-bypass-over-40-of-facial-id-authentication-systems/

Microsoft fixes serious Windows Hello security flaw - https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-fixes-serious-windows-hello-security-flaw

Windows Hello bypassed using infrared image - https://therecord.media/windows-hello-bypassed-using-infrared-image/

Password Security Guide - https://youtu.be/4o5rhNpC4dw

Aug 07, 202120:27

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 8: iPhone Wi-Fi bug and Phone Numbers Publicly Exposed

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 8

This week we will discuss the Wi-fi bug that effects all iOS devices before iOS 14.6 and how people's cell phone numbers are being publicly exposed online.

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Links:

That iPhone WiFi crash bug is far worse than initially thought - https://therecord.media/that-iphone-wifi-crash-bug-is-far-worse-than-initially-thought/

Turns Out That Low-Risk iOS Wi-Fi Naming Bug Can Hack iPhones Remotely - https://thehackernews.com/2021/07/turns-out-that-low-risk-ios-wi-fi.html

Security Now Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-828.htm

419M Facebook User Phone Numbers Publicly Exposed - https://www.darkreading.com/risk/419m-facebook-user-phone-numbers-publicly-exposed/d/d-id/1335740

Jul 31, 202118:21

Simple Cyber Defense Security Updates Episode 7: The Never Ending PrintNightmare and The Google Assistant is Spying on You!

This week we discuss the seemingly never ending Nightmare of the Windows print exploit dubbed, PrintNightmare, and also answer the question: Is the Google assistant spying on me?

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Links:

Microsoft warns of Windows ‘PrintNightmare’ vulnerability that’s being actively exploited - https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/2/22560435/microsoft-printnightmare-windows-print-spooler-service-vulnerability-exploit-0-day

Microsoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately - https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/07/tech/microsoft-security-update/

Microsoft Suggests Disabling Windows Print Spooler After New Bug Discovered - https://redmondmag.com/articles/2021/07/16/disable-windows-print-spooler.aspx

Disabling and reenabling Print Spooler to mitigating against PrintNightmare - https://simplecyberdefense.com/blog/2021/07/18/disabling-and-reenabling-print-spooler-to-mitigating-against-printnightmare/

Google reportedly admits that Assistant sometimes records your audio secretly - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-assistant-secret-recording-1637045/

The Librem 5 Phone - https://puri.sm/products/librem-5/

Manage audio recordings in your Web & App Activity - https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/6030020

Jul 23, 202130:33

Simple Cyber Defense Security Update Week 6: IoT Security and WD NAS Remote Hack

This week we discuss IoT Security and the WD NAS Remote Hack. What can you do to protect yourself?

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Links:

Thinking about selling your Echo Dot—or any IoT device? Read this first: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/passwords-in-amazon-echo-dots-live-on-even-after-you-factory-reset-them/

WD device affected by weird security issues: https://www.techradar.com/news/more-wd-devices-affected-by-weird-security-issues

WD My book remote wipe: https://usa.kaspersky.com/blog/wd-my-book-remote-wipe/24958/

Jul 14, 202121:58

Discussion on Password Managers and Top Games with Malware

This week we discuss the use of Password managers and a major problem with some Top games given out for free. Also this week we have a new Co-Host for the podcast!

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Links:

Check if your email, phone, or password is in a data breach - https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Password Security - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o5rhNpC4dw

List of Password Managers - https://www.techradar.com/best/password-manager

Our pick for Password Manager (Not Paid Ad) - https://bitwarden.com/

Jul 05, 202126:04

Simple Cyber Defense Weekly Update Week 4: Google Titan Key Hack

This week we discuss the Google Titan hack. How bad it is and if you should stop using the keys.

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Links:

Google Titan security keys hacked by French researchers:

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2021/01/11/google-titan-security-keys-hacked-by-french-researchers/

Jan 31, 202105:36

Simple Cyber Defense Weekly Update Week 3: Ubiquiti, Microsoft, and browser issues

This week we look into security issues for Ubiquiti devices, Microsoft products, and web browsers Firefox/Chorme.

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Ubiquiti

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ubiquiti-tells-customers-to-change-passwords-after-security-breach/

Microsoft

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-fixes-defender-zero-day-in-january-2021-patch-tuesday/

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1647

https://thehackernews.com/2021/01/microsoft-issues-patches-for-defender.html

Firefox and Chromium CRITICAL updates

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2021-01/

https://threatpost.com/firefox-chrome-edge-bugs-system-hijacking/162873/

Jan 17, 202110:05

Simple Cyber Defense Weekly Update Week 2: T-Mobile, Flash, and NVIDIA

In this episode we will be talking about the T-mobile breach, the Death of Flash, and an NVIDIA vulnerability. We will be going more into the T-Mobile breach and what it will mean to you. Now that Flash is dead what would you need to do now? What you need to do right now regarding NVIDIA graphic cards.

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T-Mobile

https://screenrant.com/t-mobile-security-breach-incident-customer-data-privacy-explained/

Flash

https://www.explica.co/adobe-flash-is-officially-dead-and-you-should-uninstall-it-now/

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4577586/update-for-removal-of-adobe-flash-player

NVIDIA

https://threatpost.com/nvidia-windows-gamers-graphics-driver-flaws/162857/

Jan 10, 202107:08

Simple Cyber Defense Weekly Update Week 1: 2020 in Review

In the first episode of 2021 we go over the top security issues of 2020. You will learn what happened and how to mitigate the issues.

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Background:

https://pixabay.com/photos/tech-circle-technology-abstract-5090539/

Links:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-biggest-hacks-data-breaches-of-2020/

T-Mobile:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/t-mobile-says-hacker-gained-access-to-employee-email-accounts-user-data/

https://www.engadget.com/t-mobile-data-breach-security-phone-number-hack-2020-172117333.html

Remote Worker Endpoint Security:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carrierubinstein/2020/04/10/beware-remote-work-involves-these-3-cyber-security-risks/

Password Security Video:

https://youtu.be/4o5rhNpC4dw

Sophisticated and Targeted Ransomware Attacks:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-these-sophisticated-attacks-are-delivering-devastating-payloads-warns-microsoft/

Nintendo:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/nintendo-says-160000-users-impacted-in-recent-account-hacks/

Google:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-says-it-mitigated-a-2-54-tbps-ddos-attack-in-2017-largest-known-to-date/

Zoom Security Issues:

https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-security-privacy-woes

SolarWinds:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/19/tech/solarwinds-hack-companies/index.html

https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/17/22188060/microsoft-president-solarwinds-orion-hack-breach-brad-smith

Jan 04, 202118:43

WhatsApp, Excel, and Android Threats - Security Update June 1, 2020

This week we talk about malware for WhatsApp, Massive Covid-19 Excel Phishing, and Critical Android Threats.

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This Android Malware Is Hacking WhatsApp & Stealing Your Private Pics, Chats, Videos - https://trak.in/tags/business/2020/05/22/this-android-malware-is-hacking-whatsapp-stealing-your-private-pics-chats-videos/

Microsoft Warns to Look out for this Massive Covid-19 Excel Phishing Attack - https://blog.knowbe4.com/scam-of-the-week-microsoft-warns-to-look-out-for-this-massive-covid-19-excel-phishing-attack

Update your Android now! Critical threat puts passwords at risk - https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/update-your-android-to-block-critical-threat/739930/

Daily Updates of Totals by Week and State - https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/index.htm

Jun 02, 202010:01

Vulnerabilities for iPhone, Mac, and Windows - Security Update May 16, 2020

This week we are discussing issues and vulnerablities in both Mac and Window platforms.

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900 Million iPhones Left Vulnerable to the MailDemon Security Flaw - https://wccftech.com/900-million-iphones-left-vulnerable-to-the-maildemon-security-flaw/

Critical Windows 10 flaw could let hackers DELETE important files unless you update now - https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/1283130/Windows-10-critical-flaw-hackers-delete-files-update-now

Windows 10 or Mac user? Patch Adobe Reader and Acrobat now to fix 9 critical security flaws - https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-or-mac-user-patch-adobe-reader-and-acrobat-now-to-fix-9-critical-security-flaws/

May 19, 202008:59

Windows 10 Update Breaks Chrome. Security Update 2020 May 3, 2020

This week we talk about some major Windows 10 security issues. These issues include Browser issues and Anti-virus issues.

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A New Windows 10 Update Just Compromised Google Chrome - https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/04/23/google-chrome-critical-security-exploit-windows-10-upgrade-warning-update-chrome-browser/

Windows 10 face nightmare choice between losing their files or breaking Google Chrome - https://dailystarpost.com/windows-10-face-nightmare-choice-between-losing-their-files-or-breaking-google-chrome-2/

These popular antivirus tools share a major security flaw - https://www.itproportal.com/news/these-popular-antivirus-tools-could-have-major-security-flaws/

Changing Windows 7 to Ubuntu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd-3jQWgc_s

May 04, 202007:48

Stimulus Check Scams and how to avoid them. Simple Cyber Defense Weekly Updates April 19, 2020

This week we discuss the stimulus check scams and how to avoid them.

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Economic Impact Payments - www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

Apr 21, 202006:31

Zoom Security Vulnerabilities - Security Update 2020 April 10, 2020

This week we discus popular remote collaboration apps, the vulnerabilities they have, and how to stay safe.

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Zoom Caught in Cybersecurity Debate — Here's Everything You Need To Know - https://thehackernews.com/2020/04/zoom-cybersecurity-hacking.html

Beyond Zoom: How Safe Are Slack and Other Collaboration Apps? - https://threatpost.com/beyond-zoom-safe-slack-collaboration-apps/154446/

Apr 11, 202018:34

More Coronavirus Scams - Weekly Security Updates 04/01/2020

This week we talk about more Coronavirus scams and how to prevent becoming a victim.

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Calculate how much you’ll get from the $1,200 (or more) coronavirus checks - https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/coronavirus-stimulus-check-calculator/

Coronavirus Tax Relief - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

Apr 02, 202003:30

Windows 10 Update Problems and Coronavirus Scams. Weekly Security Update 03/21/2020

This week there are many Windows 10 Security Patches causing problems and we talk about how to fix those issues. Also many Cornona Virus related scams are going around.

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Latest Windows 10 Update Problems and How to Fix Them - https://www.maketecheasier.com/latest-windows-10-update-problems/

DELETE this app right now: Coronavirus tracker locks Android phones, demands ransom - https://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-Coronavirus-COVID19-ransomware-cyber-security-app-download-delete_id123001

CDC Cornavirus Map - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/world-map.html

Mar 22, 202005:32

Equifax Hackers are indicted - Weekly Security Update 02/15/2020

This week we talk about the Equifax Hackers. Four members of the Chinese military have been indicted over the huge hack of credit agency Equifax, which led to the personal data of nearly 150 million Americans’ information being stolen in 2017. We also talk about what this means and what you should do.

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Find out how to get your credit report, make corrections, and more:

https://www.usa.gov/credit-reports

Do You Need Identity Theft Protection Services?

https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/finance/comparing-identity-theft-protection-services/

Personal Credit Alerts:

Credit Sesame https://www.creditsesame.com

Credit Karma https://www.creditkarma.com

Feb 23, 202004:05

Google Photos Data Leak - Weekly Security Update 02/08/2020

This week we discuss the data leak of Google Photos. What can be done to keep yourself safe?

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Feb 09, 202004:38

Security Update 2020 Week 5: Data Exposure by Microsoft and Tinder

This week we discuss the data exposure from Microsoft and Tinder. What happened and what to do.

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Feb 02, 202005:13

Security Update 2020: More Browsers Exploits

This week we talk about 2 major browser exploits one for Internet Explorer and the other in Safari. We also talk about a major OS flaw in Windows.

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Feb 02, 202005:06