Digital Self-Defense

Digital Self-Defense

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Digital Self-Defense episodes

  • 14. Find Peace of Mind Shopping Online

    Do you ever feel uneasy shopping online? 

    Do you ever wonder: can I trust this website? 

    Listen now to find a powerful and free solution you can use today. 

    Then tell us what you think - inside our free community forum! 

       

    Get our tips for setting up your privacy.com account 

    Privacy.com's own explanation of what a Privacy Virtual Card is 

    TrustPilot reviews of privacy.com 

     

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

    If you are ready to level up your digital defenses, join us in the Security Dojo! 

     

    12 min
  • 13. The Simple Trick Google Uses to Dominate

    How does google beat the competition? 

    Listen now to learn their trick. 

    It's subtle but effective. 

    Stories we shared 

    Google pays $26 billion in 2021 to be default search engine across platforms 

    Google pays $20 billion in 2022 to be default Safari search engine 

    Microsoft willing to pay $15 billion to Apple to be default search engine 

    Search Engines 

    Swiss Cows 

    Presearch 

    Brave Search 

    DuckDuckGo 

    Startpage 

    Bing 

    Mojeek 

    Metager 

    The search engine Makani is currently testing and enjoying, but costs money: 

    Kagi 

    How to change your default search engine. 

    Safari on Apple devices 

    Internet Edge on Windows 

    Google Chrome on Android 

    Share your answers with us to the questions we asked you inside the episode. 

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

    If you are ready to level up your digital defenses, join us in the Security Dojo! 

    12 min
  • 12. The Master Key to Your Online Identity

    There is a master key to your online identity. 

    Listen now to learn what it is and one way you can safeguard it. 

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

    If you are ready to level up your digital defenses, join us in the Security Dojo! 

    10 min
  • 11. Spread the Word About Deepfakes

    Deepfakes are something everyone needs to know about. 

    Listen now and then spread the word to friends and family. 

    Moon Landing Deepfake 

    Taylor Swift Scam Ad 

     

    If you like what you hear, come join us inside the Security Dojo! 

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

    10 min
  • 10. Preparations for 1Password

    You've decided it's time to level up your security by using 1Password. Listen now to learn a few key principles to make that journey smoother. 

    1Password signup 

    Secret Key 

    Emergency Kit 

    iPhone or iPad Autofill 

    Android Autofill 

    Autofill Elsewhere 

     

    If you run into troubles, please let us help. We'd also love to hear your victories. Come join us inside the Security Dojo! 

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

    11 min
  • 9. Who We Trust: The 1Password Edition

    You need a password manager you can trust. We trust 1Password. Listen now and then decide for yourself if you do too. 

    Either way, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Come join us inside the Security Dojo! 

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

    1Password.com home page 

    1Password community forum 

    1Password security audits 

    11 min
  • 8. Your Master Password

    Take the first step in your password manager journey by picking a master password. Listen now to learn how to make a strong one that won't drive you crazy. 

    IHPAcademy random word generator

    If you get stuck, or have any questions, we'd love to help you inside the Security Dojo! 

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

    11 min
  • 7. Too Many Secrets

    Do you hate trying to pick strong passwords? And even worse, trying to remember them and type them in? Maybe you write them down, but then have a hard time finding the right one when you need it. Have you ever thought to yourself, "there has to be a better way"?  You were right. There is a better way. 

    Listen now and give yourself the gift of finding some relief from password fatigue. 

    If you get stuck, or have any questions, we'd love to help you inside the Security Dojo! 

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

     

    11 min
  • 6. When Your Spidey Sense Fails You

    One day your spidey sense will fail you, and you want to be prepared. Listen now to learn how. 

    You'll also discover the power of one super simple security principle: two factor communication. But we decided not to make that the title, because we thought it sounded too much like "two factor authentication" which is computer geeky. Hopefully boring is preferable to computer geeky. 

    Come share your plans with us inside the Security Dojo! 

    You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 

    (This episode was retitled from "Communication Plans", because it was too boring a title.) 

    12 min

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The Digital Self-Defense podcast is your fastest path to a safer digital life. Learn our three simple safety skills to stay ahead of the bad guys, protect what matters, and keep up with changes in technology - even AI.