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Join us as we kick off season 4 of Speakeasy Security! This week, our hosts take on the hot topic of vaccination passports. As travel begins to pick up and restrictions begin to ease, Tony and Ranson explain what vaccination passports are, the privacy implications and how they are being managed. Without realizing it many people may already be declaring openly that they have had certain vaccinations to comply with state and federal requirements.

Links:

BBC News – Vaccination passports: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56489574  

Kaiser Family Foundation – Vaccinations by States and Race: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/latest-data-on-covid-19-vaccinations-race-ethnicity/ 

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How likely is it for a cybercriminal to hack your vehicle? Why is the UN involved and what are car manufacturers doing to help protect connected vehicles? This week on Speakeasy Security, Tony and Ranson take a look at how connected cars can be attacked and what the industry is doing to help. If you’re a gear head, a connected car owner, or simply interested in learning more, you won’t want to miss this episode of Speakeasy security.

Links:

The Department of Transportation Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Best practices for connected vehicles: https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/cybersecurity-best-practices-comments

The United Nations Regulation on Cybersecurity and Software Updates:https://unece.org/press/un-regulations-cybersecurity-and-software-updates-pave-way-mass-roll-out-connected-vehicles 

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What is a non-fungible token, or NFT? Are these digital tokens the future of the art industry? This week our hosts dive into the world of NFTs and explain what the blockchain-based technology is all about. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode of Speakeasy Security so pour a cold beer and join us for this look into the interesting world of NFTs.

Links
Time - https://time.com/5947720/nft-art/

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Google has recently announced it will stop selling ads based on an individuals’ browsing history across sites and it has serious implication for the public. What does this change mean for the average person? How will this affect ads on social media? Ranson and Tony discuss this major development and more on this week’s episode of Speakeasy Security.

Links:
https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/a-more-privacy-first-web/

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Everyone’s talking about Clubhouse, the invite-only, audio app du jour is creating a lot buzz. However, are the members of this service trading in their privacy for access to the exclusive app? What happens to your contact list when you sign up for the service? Tony and Ranson tackle this trending topic on the latest episode of Speakeasy Security and explain what you need to know about Clubhouse.

Links
Clubhouse audio streamed to a third-party site: https://www.welivesecurity.com/2021/02/23/clubhouse-chats-streamed-third-party-website/

Clubhouse privacy policy: https://www.clubhouse-app.com/privacy_policy

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Tony and Ranson uncover an unlikely, albeit true story this week on Speakeasy Security. An 11-year-old boy blackmails his own father while posing as a hacker from within their own home, or so the story goes. What did the child do, and did he actually get away with it? Our hosts discuss this incredible story and share a few lessons in this episode you won’t want to miss.  

Links 

Ubergizmo Article: https://www.ubergizmo.com/2021/02/11-year-old-online-blackmail-dad/ 

Codeacademy: https://www.codecademy.com/ 

Code Monster from Crunchzilla: http://www.crunchzilla.com/code-monster 

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On this edition of Speakeasy Security, our hosts Tony and Ranson invite a special guest to the show to share her experience in the industry. Dominique West (CISSP) is an accomplished cyber security professional with an inspiring story. Having been named one of ESET’s Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship winners, she’s deeply passionate about cloud security and empowering women in the field of cybersecurity. She’ll also join a panel of industry leaders during ESET’s Black History Month Fireside chat on February 17th. You don’t want to miss this incredible professional as she shares her path to success as well as her favorite seltzer beer!

Dominique West – LinkedIn, Twitter, Security in Color

Women’s Cyberjutsu: https://womenscyberjutsu.org/

ESET’s Black History Month Fireside Chat: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1685726560453967119

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Romance scams are everywhere. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, our hosts take a closer look at how these scams work and how to identify them. From flooding DM’s to invading dating apps, the recent rise of romance scams are creating big paydays for criminals and even bigger headaches for victims. Protect yourself, your loved ones and don’t get caught falling victim to one of the most prevalent types of scams this Valentine’s Day.

FTC: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/data-spotlight/2019/02/romance-scams-rank-number-one-total-reported-losses

The National Cybersecurity Alliance Romance Scam Tip Sheet: https://staysafeonline.org/resource/online-romance-scams/

Report a romance scam to the FBI: https://www.ic3.gov/Home/FileComplaint

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On this episode of Speakeasy Security, our hosts celebrate Data Privacy Day and discuss its importance to both individuals and businesses. With this year’s theme of “Own Your Data”, Tony and Ranson help our listeners navigate this tricky topic. What information is being collected on the average consumer? Why are privacy policies so difficult to understand? How valuable is personal data to a company? Join us as we answer these questions and share our perspectives on this important day. 

Data Privacy Day blog: https://staysafeonline.org/blog/are-people-failing-to-understand-privacy/ 

Pew Research Study: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/11/15/americans-and-privacy-concerned-confused-and-feeling-lack-of-control-over-their-personal-information/ 

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Have you ever received an email from an executive at your company requesting you to wire money to an account? Then you’ve been affected by a Business Email Compromise, which the FBI has labeled as the number 1 threat to businesses. This week, our hosts take our listeners through the murky world of business email compromise and share examples of these sinister scams that may surprise the most cyber-savvy individuals. You won’t believe the techniques cybercriminals are deploying to trick the average user. Pull up a chair and pour a nice drink because you don’t want to miss this episode of Speakeasy Security. 

Links 

FBI’s IC3: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2020/PSA200406  

Deepfake voice example: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jessedamiani/2019/09/03/a-voice-deepfake-was-used-to-scam-a-ceo-out-of-243000 

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