Fearless Paranoia
A Cybersecurity Lawyer and an IT Specialist helping to demystify the world of cybersecurity. The language and terminology of cybersecurity is oftentimes intentionally confusing and hard to keep up with even for experienced professionals. Each week, we will break down different topics in the cybersecurity, data security, and privacy fields to help you be able to keep up. Understanding cybersecurity has never been more important to everyday life, but also never more difficult to do.
Episodes
What if I told you that for a few dollars a month, you could become the proud owner of a new cybercrime franchise? Well, that's where the current world of extortion-for-hire has gone: ransomware-as-a-service.
Mult-Factor Authentication has too often been talked about as though it is a cure to all cybersecurity failures. It's not. But make sure that you're using phishing-resistant MFA to get the best protection available.
For our 50th episode, we discuss how ransomware gangs have adapted their tactics in response to improved cybersecurity defenses, and some tips on the best ways to fight against this increasingly dangerous threat.
It was the best of times, it was... late 2023. Two major tech companies, two nation-state attackers. One company set the standard for how to respond, the other, well, didn't.
Discover why effective cybersecurity training is crucial, but why most employers fail to do it right. Here are 4 critical steps for your company to make it engaging, relevant, and inclusive.
Explore the shift from traditional passwords to passwordless systems, the risks of password reuse, and strategies for robust digital security.
We return to the 23andMe breach, analyzing DNA data security, user-corporate responsibility balance, and the implications of genetic information hacking.
Delve into Operation Triangulation: a sophisticated cyberattack on Kaspersky, showcasing emerging cybersecurity challenges.
From major companies hit with multiple cyberattacks to the operational chaos at OpenAI, there have been some big events with major cybersecurity ramifications in 2023. Here are the biggest cybersecurity stories from a busy year.
We explore the 10 most notable cyberattacks of 2023, from Twitter's data leak to the MongoDB breach, in this review of the past year.
Our 2024 cybersecurity predictions, from AI-driven threats to election interference, and how they'll reshape our digital world.
fIT burnout is an epidemic that's sweeping through tech departments worldwide. We dissect the causes, from the cybersecurity skills gap to the overwhelming workload, and offer practical strategies for mitigation.
Unraveling the 23andMe data leak: Join us as we discuss the profound privacy risks when millions of DNA profiles become a dark web commodity.
Explore AI's role in enhancing spear phishing attacks & the need for advanced cybersecurity. Tune in & stay vigilant!
Dive into the MGM Data Breach: Discover root causes, the impact of credential stuffing, and 10 vital cybersecurity lessons for businesses.
Deep dive into quantum computing: its potential, mechanics, challenges, and implications for our digital future.
One of the most effective tools cybercriminals have is their ability to stay anonymous. How do they do it in a world where everything and everyone is tracked almost all the time?
Some of the greatest cybersecurity threats don't need to get past your security perimeter - they're already inside. Here are the five most significant insider threats you need to know about.
Uncover the reality of the Dark Web in our latest episode. Beyond the myth, we explore its structure, uses, and inherent risks.
Discover unseen cybersecurity risks in your office space as we explore the importance of physical security in digital defense.
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