In this episode we discuss the data breach of 23andMe and the recent bankruptcy that they announced. What might happen to your data and what should you do next?

In this episode, we explore Firefox’s new Terms of Service and its impact on your online privacy. We break down the cybersecurity risks, from anonymized data vulnerabilities to the lack of clear opt-out options, while offering practical tips to protect your information.

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In this episode we talk about how car insurance maybe tracking you and how some EV cars may have some serious insecurities.

Intro:

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Links:

Is Your Insurance Tracking You?

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/allstate-car-insurer-sued-for-tracking-drivers-without-permission/

Pwn2Own Automotive 2025

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2025/1/21/pwn2own-automotive-2025-day-one-results

Episode Highlights: Major Cyber Attacks of 2024

Join us as we dive into the most significant cyber attacks of 2024 and explore the lessons they hold for safeguarding our digital future.

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Tune in to better understand these pivotal incidents and how we can strengthen our defenses.

Simple Cyber Defense Interview with Sarah Dickerson

Suicide Prevention - https://afsp.orgMore about Mental Health - https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm

We look into the LastPass Breach from August 2022 and their announcement in December 2022. What should you do now that your Password vault is in the hands of cyber criminals?

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Links:

Check your LastPass password iteration level - https://support.lastpass.com/help/how-do-i-change-my-password-iterations-for-lastpass

LastPass Notice of Recent Security Incident - https://blog.lastpass.com/2022/12/notice-of-recent-security-incident/

LastPass reveals just how bad that August breach was. It was bad. - https://mashable.com/article/lastpass-breach-hackers-got-password-data

This is an episode to inform you about the changes to the Podcast and YouTube Channel.

Simple Cyber Defense Season 03 Episode 14

Interview with The Pop Historian about Physical Security.

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Links:

The Pop Historian YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSNRm4gFx9BSqWDzECdTD6w

The Pop Historian Twitter - https://twitter.com/historian_pop

Simple Cyber Defense Season 03 Episode 12

This week we go over the 8 ways you could be inviting a cyber attack.

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Links:

How to safely open links in a Virtual Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7e-mcJdZok

Check if your email has been compromised - https://haveibeenpwned.com/

See if you’ve been part of an online data breach - https://monitor.firefox.com/

Resources to learn more about Cyber Security:

Security Now - grc.com/securitynow.htm

Hacking Humans - https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/hacking-humans

How To Learn Cybersecurity on Your Own [Get Started Guide] - https://www.springboard.com/blog/cybersecurity/how-to-learn-cybersecurity/

Do you really need an Anti-Virus? I give you my opinion on the matter fro Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.

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