The Reddit Hack – What You Need to do RIGHT NOW with eCommerce Fraud Prevention Expert @RBarbieriNYC on @DIYcyberGuy
#15 – Ransomware Successfully Attacking Cities
Ransomware. It the virus that actually makes money for the attacker. At first, it was randomly deployed, just like the nuisance viruses of the past, indiscriminately finding victims through phishing and spoofed websites. But the game is changing, as the Georgia cities of Atlanta and Savanna found out the hard way. Special Guest, Cybersecurity expert … Continue reading #15 – Ransomware Successfully Attacking Cities
#9 – Is Bitcoin Dead? The Small, Cold Truth.
Bitcoin. Crypto currencies. You probably know computers are involved with this stuff, and computers use electricity. Did you know that the computing power needed to process a Bitcoin transaction may get so large that the electricity cost could outpace any revenue? Actually, that has already happened in some parts of the world where electricity is … Continue reading #9 – Is Bitcoin Dead? The Small, Cold Truth.
#7 – What NOT to Buy! Tech Products You Must Avoid
We have a great show today, mostly about what NOT to do! There are several manufacturers and providers, and HUNDREDS of products, that you need to avoid, including some big names
#5 – Spectre and Gwyneth Paltrow
Understanding the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities is complicated, so we use an old Gwyneth Paltrow movie to help explain why this is happening.
What to do NOW to Avoid Massive Ransomware Attack
The biggest, most invasive, ransomware outbreak in history is underway. It’s called WannaCry, and it has infected computers in at least 74 countries, primarily in Russia. The Securelist cyber security website reported that there have been more than 45,000 attacks worldwide, but added, “It’s important to note that our visibility may be limited and incomplete and the … Continue reading What to do NOW to Avoid Massive Ransomware Attack
DIY CyberGuy with David W. Schropfer 