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01.27.2023
004 - Passwords
[If you are not subscribed to short explanations, please sign up. We forwarded the feed from the other podcast for a month.] Show Notes: Don’t re-use passwords across sites How do you even remember each password? Using a password scheme...
01.04.2023
003 - LastPass Breach
[If you are not subscribed to short explanations, please sign up. We forwarded the feed from the other podcast for a month.] We’ve always recommended password managers. Both Tom and Chaim are using Bitwarden, but we have recommended LastPass in...
12.30.2022
002 - Backup
[If you are not subscribed to short explanations, please sign up. We forwarded the feed from the other podcast for a month.] Anytime you start a new project, your first goal is to have a backup. That’s what today’s episode...
12.15.2022
001 - Hello World
Welcome to our new podcast. We are a beginner security podcast where we try to explain what is going on in the security world in an easy to understand way. Please join us. In this episode we explain why we’ve...
10.30.2022
Security 287-New Podcast, who dis?
This is our last podcast here on inThirty. We are moving to ShortExplanations. We are just letting you know we are moving, and how to follow us. Hopefully really soon (like next week) we will be up and running. https://www.shortexplanations.com...
04.27.2022
Security 286 – Personal Projects
Tech Portfolio: First: What do you want to communicate and why?Are you trying to get a job?Are you trying to make a repository of knowledge?Are you just playing around?Are you making an archive? GitHub/GitLabPersonal WebsiteProjectsLearnings/MusingsLinkedIn Must-Haves:High-Quality Writing – Communicating effectively is highly-sought-after in...
04.05.2022
Security 385 – Misunderstood Legal Topics
In a March Madness style game, we use this bracket from TechDirt to discuss misunderstood legal brackets Announcing Techdirt’s March Madness: Get Your Bracket For The Most Misunderstood Legal Concept
03.16.2022
Security 384 – Resume Tips
We continue our discussion on how to get a job in security by discussing what you should put on your resume. Don’t feel like you can’t even apply. We talk about things you can do.
03.01.2022
Security 283 – Physical Tracking
We discuss ways stores, government, individuals, computers track you. What to watch for, and how to protect yourself.
02.03.2022
Security 282 – No More Gapps
Google decided to take away Gapps legacy for a lot of old members. This rubs us the wrong way. We discuss what can be done, and why you should consider being so reliant on companies that can just take services...
01.04.2022
Security 281 – 2021 recap
We recap 2021.
12.21.2021
Security 280 – Log4J
We discuss Log4J https://blog.cloudflare.com/inside-the-log4j2-vulnerability-cve-2021-44228/ https://github.com/YfryTchsGD/Log4jAttackSurface https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-java-edition-1-18-1
12.07.2021
Security 279 – Holiday Tasks
This is our holiday update on what you should do this year to help your family with their technology.
11.14.2021
Security 278 – Phone Registration
We talk about how NJ is going to allow you to put your car registration in Apple Wallet. On the surface it looks good, but in reality, why? https://www.nj.com/traffic/2021/11/new-nj-vehicle-registration-law-has-some-drivers-worried-about-privacy-cops-looking-at-their-phones.html
10.26.2021
Security 277 – Useless Security
On today’s show we talk about security products you don’t need. https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgxnwk/you-probably-dont-need-a-vpn
10.05.2021
Security 276 – Epik Hack
On today’s show we cover all the news that literally broke in the last three days:1) Epik Hack: https://threatpost.com/epik-confirms-hack-data/174872/2) Facebook WhistleBlower: https://gizmodo.com/9-horrifying-facts-from-the-facebook-whistleblowers-new-18477911843) Do we really need a VPN? : https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgxnwk/you-probably-dont-need-a-vpn
09.15.2021
Security 275 – Maybe a Privacy Violation?
We cover three stories about potential violations of privacy, but maybe not? https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/09/privacy-focused-protonmail-provided-a-users-ip-address-to-authorities/ https://gizmodo.com/whatsapp-moderators-can-read-your-messages-1847629241 https://www.apple.com/child-safety/
08.29.2021
Security 274 – Tmobile and MFA
We cover two big news stories: 1) Tmobile lost everyone’s data | https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/08/hackers-who-breached-t-mobile-stole-personal-data-for-49-million-accounts/ 2) Last Week Tonight did a store about multi factor authentication that we had some problems with. | https://youtu.be/WqD-ATqw3js
08.10.2021
Security 273 – Career Pathways 1
We are trying something new. We want to put together a series of videos for those who may want to move into the infosec area. This video is just an overview of simple things you can do. We plan on...
07.27.2021
Security 272 – Free Dumb Phone
Today we are talking about the freedom phone. A new phone without “Censorship from Big Tech.” This is a scam, but why? We discuss: https://freedomphones.net/ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001468394552.html https://freedomphones.net/pages/pixel-4-series https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/the-maga-targeted-freedom-phone-has-a-breathtaking-amount-of-red-flags/
07.07.2021
Security 271 – Western Digital Did Bad (But Maybe Not)
The big topic of the week is that if you had a Western Digital MyBook from 2015, there was a bug/exploit that wiped all your data. We talk about the bug, and whose fault it is (WD). Then we finished...
06.18.2021
Security 270 – Good Police Work
We cover two recent stories on what we call “Good Police Work.” Without breaking encryption, the police find ways to catch criminals. How the FBI Tricked Criminals into Using its Messaging App https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-seizes-23-million-cryptocurrency-paid-ransomware-extortionists-darkside
06.09.2021
Security 269 – Cookie Law
We go on a rant about cookies, and the cookie laws. Countries are talking about simplifying the law to create “acceptable cookie levels” in browsers, this means you’ll need to set this for every device and every browser. Banner BlindnessUser Training https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32002L0058
06.09.2021
Security 269 – Cookie Law
We go on a rant about cookies, and the cookie laws. Countries are talking about simplifying the law to create “acceptable cookie levels” in browsers, this means you’ll need to set this for every device and every browser. Banner BlindnessUser Training https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32002L0058
06.02.2021
Security 268 – Patents
In this episode we discuss patents. We focus on patent trolls and software patents. https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_curtis_how_i_beat_a_patent_troll/transcript?language=en#t-279192 https://blog.cloudflare.com/the-project-jengo-saga-how-cloudflare-stood-up-to-a-patent-troll-and-won/
06.02.2021
Security 268 – Patents
In this episode we discuss patents. We focus on patent trolls and software patents. https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_curtis_how_i_beat_a_patent_troll/transcript?language=en#t-279192 https://blog.cloudflare.com/the-project-jengo-saga-how-cloudflare-stood-up-to-a-patent-troll-and-won/
05.18.2021
Security 267 – Gas Line Ransomware
In this episode we discuss the Colonial Gas Pipeline ransomware attack. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/05/a-closer-look-at-the-darkside-ransomware-gang/
05.18.2021
Security 267 – Gas Line Ransomware
In this episode we discuss the Colonial Gas Pipeline ransomware attack. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/05/a-closer-look-at-the-darkside-ransomware-gang/
04.28.2021
Security 266 – Signal Found Something
Our two main stories is how Signal found a Cellebrite hardware analyzer. Then they say they found a bunch of vulnerabilities https://signal.org/blog/cellebrite-vulnerabilities/
04.28.2021
Security 266 – Signal Found Something
Our two main stories is how Signal found a Cellebrite hardware analyzer. Then they say they found a bunch of vulnerabilities https://signal.org/blog/cellebrite-vulnerabilities/
04.21.2021
Security 265 – Signal’s Mobile Coin and Google vs Oracle
Signal is testing a new payment method that we are not thrilled about. Yes, they want to solve a hard problem, but we don’t think this is it. We end with the Google vs Oracle decision. https://signal.org/blog/update-on-beta-testing-payments/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_LLC_v._Oracle_America,_Inc.#Supreme_Court
04.21.2021
Security 265 – Signal’s Mobile Coin and Google vs Oracle
Signal is testing a new payment method that we are not thrilled about. Yes, they want to solve a hard problem, but we don’t think this is it. We end with the Google vs Oracle decision. https://signal.org/blog/update-on-beta-testing-payments/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_LLC_v._Oracle_America,_Inc.#Supreme_Court
04.13.2021
Security 264 – Facebook and Ubiquiti Leaks
We talk about two significant user leaks that happened recently. Facebook: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/04/are-you-one-of-the-533m-people-who-got-facebooked/ Ubiquiti: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/04/ubiquiti-all-but-confirms-breach-response-iniquity/
04.13.2021
Security 264 – Facebook and Ubiquiti Leaks
We talk about two significant user leaks that happened recently. Facebook: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/04/are-you-one-of-the-533m-people-who-got-facebooked/ Ubiquiti: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/04/ubiquiti-all-but-confirms-breach-response-iniquity/
04.08.2021
Security 263 – Vaccination Privacy
We talk mainly about privacy in today’s show. One thing I’ve been thinking about is literally how do you prove your vaccination status. Seriously! Not just the card, but actual proof
04.08.2021
Security 263 – Vaccination Privacy
We talk mainly about privacy in today’s show. One thing I’ve been thinking about is literally how do you prove your vaccination status. Seriously! Not just the card, but actual proof
03.15.2021
Security 262 – Encrypted Email
TLDR: Give up on securing email. Its a trashfire and wasn’t design with security in mind. Everything about email from the protocol, to the clients, to the layers and layers of stuff built on top of it isn’t designed with...
03.15.2021
Security 262 – Encrypted Email
TLDR: Give up on securing email. Its a trashfire and wasn’t design with security in mind. Everything about email from the protocol, to the clients, to the layers and layers of stuff built on top of it isn’t designed with...
02.28.2021
Security 261 – LastPass goes Paid
LastPass has decided to start charging for something that was once free. We discuss your options in the free space. Browser based password management is fine, but a third party is better. Bitwarden is free and open source. Chaim has...
02.28.2021
Security 261 – LastPass goes Paid
LastPass has decided to start charging for something that was once free. We discuss your options in the free space. Browser based password management is fine, but a third party is better. Bitwarden is free and open source. Chaim has...
02.18.2021
Security – 260 – Forbes Signal Article
Forbes put out an article on how Signal has some weaknesses using the after first unlock theory.TL;DR – Yes, but not limited to signal. Power off your phone if you are worried. https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2021/02/08/can-the-fbi-can-hack-into-private-signal-messages-on-a-locked-iphone-evidence-indicates-yes/?sh=27331c526624
02.18.2021
Security – 260 – Forbes Signal Article
Forbes put out an article on how Signal has some weaknesses using the after first unlock theory.TL;DR – Yes, but not limited to signal. Power off your phone if you are worried. https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2021/02/08/can-the-fbi-can-hack-into-private-signal-messages-on-a-locked-iphone-evidence-indicates-yes/?sh=27331c526624
01.26.2021
Bonus – 01 – Fitness+ Review
Chaim talks about Fitness+ with Casey Liss. How do two non entirely in shape tech nerds feel about Apple’s new offering. TL;DR we like it. Special thanks to Casey Liss | https://www.caseyliss.com/ Casey’s initial Fitness+ Review | https://pca.st/6ml4dk59#t=2511.0 I know this is...
01.26.2021
Bonus – 01 – Fitness+ Review
Chaim talks about Fitness+ with Casey Liss. How do two non entirely in shape tech nerds feel about Apple’s new offering. TL;DR we like it. Special thanks to Casey Liss | https://www.caseyliss.com/ Casey’s initial Fitness+ Review | https://pca.st/6ml4dk59#t=2511.0 I know this is...
01.21.2021
Security – 259 – More WhatsApp Fallout
There was more news from the WhatsApp privacy fallout that we decided to have another show. As you know, we have moved to signal. If you want an invite, tweet the show, or find one of us. TL;DR, if you are using...
01.21.2021
Security – 259 – More WhatsApp Fallout
There was more news from the WhatsApp privacy fallout that we decided to have another show. As you know, we have moved to signal. If you want an invite, tweet the show, or find one of us. TL;DR, if you are using...
01.12.2021
Security 258 – WhatsApp Privacy
We look at Apple’s new “Nutrition Facts” and try to figure out if they are actually useful (yes, but not really). We discuss the changes with WhatsApp, and where to move to. https://9to5mac.com/2021/01/04/app-privacy-labels-messaging-apps/ https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/01/whatsapp-users-must-share-their-data-with-facebook-or-stop-using-the-app/
01.12.2021
Security 258 – WhatsApp Privacy
We look at Apple’s new “Nutrition Facts” and try to figure out if they are actually useful (yes, but not really). We discuss the changes with WhatsApp, and where to move to. https://9to5mac.com/2021/01/04/app-privacy-labels-messaging-apps/ https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/01/whatsapp-users-must-share-their-data-with-facebook-or-stop-using-the-app/
12.24.2020
Security – 257 – Signal and iPhone Guide
We start off on an article done by the BBC saying that Cellebrite has broken the signal encryption. Clearly, that is an issue if true. Turns out Signal quickly responds with an emphatic no, with evidence. Here is the BBC...
12.20.2020
Security 256 – SolarWinds
We discuss the solarwinds hack: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/u-s-treasury-commerce-depts-hacked-through-solarwinds-compromise/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/solarwinds-hack-could-affect-18k-customers/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/malicious-domain-in-solarwinds-hack-turned-into-killswitch/

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inThirty episodes:

004 - Passwords

003 - LastPass Breach

002 - Backup

001 - Hello World

Security 287-New Podcast, who dis?

Security 286 – Personal Projects

Security 385 – Misunderstood Legal Topics

Security 384 – Resume Tips

Security 283 – Physical Tracking

Security 282 – No More Gapps

Security 281 – 2021 recap

Security 280 – Log4J

Security 279 – Holiday Tasks

Security 278 – Phone Registration

Security 277 – Useless Security

Security 276 – Epik Hack

Security 275 – Maybe a Privacy Violation?

Security 274 – Tmobile and MFA

Security 273 – Career Pathways 1

Security 272 – Free Dumb Phone

Security 271 – Western Digital Did Bad (But Maybe Not)

Security 270 – Good Police Work

Security 269 – Cookie Law

Security 269 – Cookie Law

Security 268 – Patents

Security 268 – Patents

Security 267 – Gas Line Ransomware

Security 267 – Gas Line Ransomware

Security 266 – Signal Found Something

Security 266 – Signal Found Something

Security 265 – Signal’s Mobile Coin and Google vs Oracle

Security 265 – Signal’s Mobile Coin and Google vs Oracle

Security 264 – Facebook and Ubiquiti Leaks

Security 264 – Facebook and Ubiquiti Leaks

Security 263 – Vaccination Privacy

Security 263 – Vaccination Privacy

Security 262 – Encrypted Email

Security 262 – Encrypted Email

Security 261 – LastPass goes Paid

Security 261 – LastPass goes Paid

Security – 260 – Forbes Signal Article

Security – 260 – Forbes Signal Article

Bonus – 01 – Fitness+ Review

Bonus – 01 – Fitness+ Review

Security – 259 – More WhatsApp Fallout

Security – 259 – More WhatsApp Fallout

Security 258 – WhatsApp Privacy

Security 258 – WhatsApp Privacy

Security – 257 – Signal and iPhone Guide

Security 256 – SolarWinds