Learn about the new “Common Sense Media” of Digital Literacy with @techethicist @DQforAll on @DIYcyberguy
#21 – What You Need to Know Before You Test Your DNA
Privacy Expert Jules Polenetsky discusses genetic testing and how to protect your privacy on @DIYcyberGuy
#17 – Why Blockchain Is Safe, But Cryptocurrencies Are Not, with Dr. Serhii Yelchenko
The most vulnerable part of cryptocurrency is blockchain, its the individual’s private key. How do you protect yours, and how do you keep hackers from staling your funds? Listen to this episode for expert advice from blockchain expert Dr. Serhii Yelchenko.
#16 – How to Avoid Electronics that Spy on You, with Dr. Chris Pierson
This week on DIY Cyber Guy, my guest is cybersecurity and privacy expert Dr. Chris Pierson. We look at a recent Amazon Dot vulnerability that sent out 16-second recordings of conversations in people’s homes. Also, hackers figure out how to easily use an expired hotel room key to actually make a master key – we … Continue reading #16 – How to Avoid Electronics that Spy on You, with Dr. Chris Pierson
#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
#10 – The Biggest Internet Attack In History Is Not Over (Yet)
This week on DIY Cyber Guy: Massive attack briefly shut down several popular sites, I’ll tell you what happened and why you need a little patience this week. Bottom line -News of the death of Internet is premature! Update on Intel, and why I am still recommending that you avoid buying computers with certain intel … Continue reading #10 – The Biggest Internet Attack In History Is Not Over (Yet)
