This week we discuss some of the more interesting hacks of Russian assets, technology, and more. Scott discusses recent credential stuffing attacks on Microsoft 365 accounts, and a fascinating story about ice cream machine “hackers” that are suing McDonald’s for $900 million dollars in damages. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Round up of […]

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How TikTok can circumvent privacy protections and performs device tracking that gives TikTok full access to user data, the US government warns about ransomware attacks after Biden’s new sanctions against Russia, and details about the latest beta for iOS 15.4 which includes new features designed to prevent Apple AirTags from being used to stalk people. […]

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MoviePass will use facial recognition and eye tracking to make sure you’re watching ads, new types of shipment-delivery scams are being used to spread malware, and details on the arrests of a SIM swapping gang and how you can protect yourself against a SIM swapping attack. ** Links mentioned on the show ** 4-week SLNT […]

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The EARN IT Act is back for a second time which would pave the way for a new massive government surveillance system in the US, romance scams are on the rise so don’t fall for love in all the wrong places, and details about a new ransomware attack that wants you to like and subscribe, […]

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Researchers have discovered a new web tracking technique using your graphics card, scammers are exploiting security weaknesses on job recruitment websites to post fraudulent job postings, and how a hacker single-handedly took down North Korea’s Internet. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Your graphics card could be used to track you across the web […]

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Hacktivists have hacked a Belarus rail system in an attempt to stop Russian military buildup, someone disclosed a slew of vulnerabilities in the popular Insta360 ONE X2 camera, and Google gets accused of “deceptive” location tracking in multiple lawsuits. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Hacktivists say they hacked Belarus rail system to stop […]

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Canada’s federal government admitted to surveilling its population’s movements during the COVID-19 lock-down by tracking 33 million phones, the FBI warned that a hacker group has been sending malware-laden USB sticks to companies, and details on a new law in the United States which will install kill switches in new cars. ** Links mentioned on […]

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Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand at Startpage, joins co-host Tom Eston to discuss the very important topic of digital wellbeing. In this episode you’ll learn about the mental, financial, and societal impacts of constant tracking. Plus, what are some holistic approaches and tactics that we can use to help our own digital wellbeing. Kelly also […]

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Norton 360, a popular antivirus product, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers, some cities in Texas have been hit with a phishing scam designed to get users to pay through fraudulent QR code stickers on public parking meters, and how Facebook is still collecting data about you even if you deactivate […]

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A phone scam targeting psychologists reveals that even professionals can become victims, stolen multi-million-dollar NFT’s results in a “all my apes gone” plea for help, and details on a skimmer supply chain attack on more than 100 real estate websites. ** Links mentioned on the show ** The Phone Scam That Targets Psychologists https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-fraud-crisis/202110/the-phone-scam-targets-psychologists Thieves […]

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