When it comes to cybersecurity, can you believe everything you read in the news?

In the opening episode of Hacked Off, Paul Mason and David Quinn dissect the recent Superdrug breach. They explore how the breach was reported by the media and delve a little deeper to uncover the real takeaway lessons that need to be learned.

The discussion then moves on to the issue of password security. What makes a strong password? How can people effectively manage their passwords? There’s even the discussion of what happens to your accounts after you die. It’s more cheery than it sounds, we promise!

In this podcast we discuss:

1.48 - How the media report cybersecurity breaches

10.46 - Password advice

22.56 - What happens when I die? Digitally speaking

The links we mention:

6.13 - Superdrug breach - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45265601

8.05 - Check your email against breach lists - https://haveibeenpwned.com/

15.55 - xkcd comic - https://xkcd.com/936/

21.35 - Impartial advice on password managers - https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/software/applications/the-best-password-manager-1325845

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Listening time: 25 minutes

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Hosted by: Paul Mason, Ethical Hacker & Head of Education at Secarma

Guest: David Quinn, Content Marketing Manager at Secarma

Listening time: 25 minutes