Cybercast Oregon

Let's begin by stating the obvious: Behind every cybercrime are hackers. We know this. But what do we know about those hackers?

A quick online search will give you the stock image of a menacing figuring in a hoodie, hands poised over a keyboard, holed up in a dark room. But the reality is that the hacker mold is not -one-size-fits-all. And the impact and scope of these diverse actors is as varied as their motives.

With our lives increasingly migrating online and exposed to cyber attacks, it's more important now than ever to get our heads aroud how hackers - the good and the bad -  fit into the puzzle.

So if we shine a light in those basements and throw back the hoodie, who will we find?

Great questions - and we have answers! Tune in to 99.1 FM in the heart of Portland, or streaming everywhere at prp.fm to listen to Cybercast Oregon episode 06: Here There Be Hackers.

It's not surprising that folks spend a solid chunk of attention making sure their virtual reputations are untarnished. And there is no shortage of ways, tools, platforms and methods to try to highlight positive content and minimize the negative.

But the same technology that connects us to the world creates access points back to us. And not everything following our virtual footprints is friendly. In fact, there's an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape developing and knocking against our defenses.

You may have surmised as much from the constant cycle of headlines warning against system weaknesses, data breaches and information theft. Yet as is the case with many crisis scenarios, it's hard to prepare for vague eventualities. And so company after company is left scrambling for solutions and resolution in the wake of cyber attacks.

So what can businesses do to stay safe and alert in this age of reputation-damaging cyber security threats- and what can be done if those defensive measures fail?

Great questions - and we have answers! Tune in to 99.1 FM in the heart of Portland, or streaming everywhere at prp.fm to listen to Cybercast Oregon episode 05: Life in the Cloud.

Cybercast Oregon S01E04 - Scams, Cons, and Hacks by Portland Radio Project

Reviews. Referrals. Endorsements.

As a person or a business, you know that online reputation has clout. It’s the lifeblood of many companies, with positive feedback and happy customer comments equaling more business. And, on the flip side, even one bit of negative press can chase away opportunity.

So it’s not surprising that folks spend a solid chunk of attention making sure their virtual reputations are untarnished.

But the same technology that connects us to the world creates access points back to us. And not everything following our virtual footprints is friendly. In fact, there’s an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape developing and knocking against our defenses.

So what can businesses do to stay safe and alert in this age of reputation-damaging cyber security threats- and what can be done if those defensive measures fail?

Great questions – and we have answers! Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Cybercast Oregon is a podcast about the ins-and-out of technology security, explored through personal stories, how-to guides, and expert advice. Airs 3rd Fridays on PRP.fm.

You may feel a twinge of guilt as you mindlessly hit “Agree” to yet another endless stretch of legal garble known as “Terms of Service” – hoping you’re not signing away anything too important. And besides, researchers estimate it would take 76 hours a year to read all the user agreements we’re offered.

But whether you’re downloading a fresh app or activating a new device, odds are you’ve just agreed to be surveilled in some way.

It’s a gamble in a game nearly every technology user agrees to play. So – aside from opting out entirely – what can we do?

Great question – and we have answers! Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Cybercast Oregon is a podcast about the ins-and-out of technology security, explored through personal stories, how-to guides, and expert advice. Airs 3rd Fridays on PRP.fm.

“Have I been hacked?”

The question has probably crossed your mind at some point. And the data – even crunched conservatively – suggests that your likelihood of being hit by a cyber threat is high. And with a greater abundance of devices and data in circulation, that likelihood may be on the rise.

Yet part of the difficultly in sealing up the biggest crack in cyber security – humans – is closing the educational bridge. Because what actually happens when you get hacked? What is a hack, anyway? And should you really care?

Great questions – and we have answers! Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Cybercast Oregon is a podcast about the ins-and-out of technology security, explored through personal stories, how-to guides, and expert advice. Airs 3rd Fridays on PRP.fm.