#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