Simple Cyber Defense

By Carl B. Wade

Welcome to Simple Cyber Defense – your go-to podcast for protecting your digital life.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying safe online has never been more critical. At Simple Cyber Defense, ... more

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The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

Simple Cyber Defense episodes:

March 22, 2020 Windows 10 Update Problems and Coronavirus Scams. Weekly Security Update 03/21/2020
This week there are many Windows 10 Security Patches causing problems and we talk about how to fix those issues. Also many Cornona Virus related scams are going around.

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Intro:
Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise

Links:
Latest Windows 10 Update Problems and How to Fix Them - https://www.maketecheasier.com/latest-windows-10-update-problems/

DELETE this app right now: Coronavirus tracker locks Android phones, demands ransom - https://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-Coronavirus-COVID19-ransomware-cyber-security-app-download-delete_id123001

CDC Cornavirus Map - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/world-map.html
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6min
February 23, 2020 Equifax Hackers are indicted - Weekly Security Update 02/15/2020
This week we talk about the Equifax Hackers. Four members of the Chinese military have been indicted over the huge hack of credit agency Equifax, which led to the personal data of nearly 150 million Americans’ information being stolen in 2017. We also talk about what this means and what you should do.

Support US:
https://simplecyberdefense.com/Donate

Connect with US:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SimpleCyberDefense/
Twitter https://twitter.com/SimCyberDefense
MeWe https://mewe.com/join/simplecyberdefense
Mastodon https://mastodon.social/@SimpleCyberDefense
Minds https://mastodon.social/@SimpleCyberDefense
LBRY https://lbry.tv/@SimpleCyberDefense
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF1IvGkxa4qz-jsJg70884Q

Intro:
Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise

Links:
Find out how to get your credit report, make corrections, and more:
https://www.usa.gov/credit-reports

Do You Need Identity Theft Protection Services?
https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/finance/comparing-identity-theft-protection-services/

Personal Credit Alerts:
Credit Sesame https://www.creditsesame.com

Credit Karma https://www.creditkarma.com
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5min
February 09, 2020 Google Photos Data Leak - Weekly Security Update 02/08/2020
This week we discuss the data leak of Google Photos. What can be done to keep yourself safe?

Official website: https://simplecyberdefense.com

Intro Music: Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise
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5min
February 02, 2020 Security Update 2020 Week 5: Data Exposure by Microsoft and Tinder
This week we discuss the data exposure from Microsoft and Tinder. What happened and what to do.
Official website: https://simplecyberdefense.com
Intro Music: Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise
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6min
February 02, 2020 Security Update 2020: More Browsers Exploits
This week we talk about 2 major browser exploits one for Internet Explorer and the other in Safari. We also talk about a major OS flaw in Windows.
Official Website: https://simplecyberdefense.com
Intro Music: Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise
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6min
January 19, 2020 End of support for Windows 7
We discuss the end of support for Windows 7.
Shownotes: https://simplecyberdefense.com/weeklyupdates/2020/week3/shownotes
Upgrade to Windows 10 free: https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade
How to use Windows 7 safely after support ends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHGpI755OI4
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8min
January 12, 2020 Security flaws in Firefox, TikTok, and Android OS
This week we discuss security flaws in popular software Firefox, TikTok, and Android OS.
Show Notes: https://simplecyberdefense.com/weeklyupdates/2020/week2/shownotes Patch Firefox right now to fix this zero-day security flaw: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/firefox-zero-day-patch
A security flaw in TikTok app was found: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/09/tiktok-security-flaw-found-that-allowed-hackers-to-access-accounts.html
Android Security Alert: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2020/01/08/android-security-alert-google-confirms-critical-flaw-impacting-android-8-and-9/
Intro Music Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise
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6min
January 04, 2020 Security Update for 2020 - Week 1: How to Secure Your New Smart Device
In this episode we will discuss the ways to increase your security of your smart devices. From the 3-2-1 backup rule to making secure passwords.
Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://simplecyberdefense.com/weeklyupdates/2020/week1/shownotes
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10min
October 08, 2019 How to Remove Malware
This is the last episode of the Simple Cyber Defense Malware series. In this episode I will discuss how to remove malware from your computing device.

For more information, to donate or to see the show notes go to: https://www.simplecyberdefense.com
https://simplecyberdefense.com/Donate
https://simplecyberdefense.com/S1E4_Shownotes

Links to tools:
- Bit Defender (https://www.bitdefender.com/)
- Avast (https://www.avast.com)
- AVG Antivirus (https://www.avg.com/en-us/homepage#pc)
- Windows Defender (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/comprehensive-security)
- Malwarebytes (https://www.malwarebytes.com/)
- Spybot Search & Destroy (https://www.safer-networking.org/)
- Norton Power Eraser (https://us.norton.com/support/tools/npe.html)
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14min
October 08, 2019 How to Prevent Malware?
This is the third episode of the Simple Cyber Defense Malware series. In this episode I will discuss how to prevent malware from infecting your computing device.

For more information, to donate or to see the show notes go to: https://www.simplecyberdefense.com
https://simplecyberdefense.com/Donate
https://simplecyberdefense.com/S1E3_Shownotes

Links to tools:
- Bit Defender (https://www.bitdefender.com/)
- Spywareblaster (https://www.brightfort.com/spywareblaster.html)

Links to uBlock Origin for the following browsers:
- Chrome (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm)
- Firefox (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin)
- Microsoft Edge (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/ublock-origin/9nblggh444l4)
- Opera (https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/ublock/)
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22min

FAQs about Simple Cyber Defense:

How many episodes does Simple Cyber Defense have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.