Nov 24, 2018 | Government, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security
Healthcare.gov Breach Included Social Security Numbers and, reportedly, Children’s Info New details have surfaced about a data breach first reported on October 19 involving a healthcare.gov portal, which is currently said to affect as many as 75,000 consumers. In a...
Nov 24, 2018 | Business, Internet, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security
This Windows File May be Secretly Hoarding Your Passwords and Emails If you’re one of the people who own a stylus or touchscreen-capable Windows PC, then there’s a high chance there’s a file on your computer that has slowly collected sensitive data...
Nov 24, 2018 | Business, Radio Show, Security, Technology
The New YUBIKEY Will Help Kill the Password BY NOW IT’S hopefully been drilled into you to enable two-factor authentication on your online accounts, giving you more protection than a password alone. And while the most ubiquitous second factor is a numeric code...
Nov 24, 2018 | Apple, Internet, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security
FORGET THE NEW IPHONES: Apple’s Best Product is now Privacy When my friends come to me asking which smartphone or laptop they should buy, I almost always recommend an Apple product–the latest iPhone or MacBook. I recommend these products not just because they...
Nov 24, 2018 | Government, Radio Show, Security
China ‘Has Taken the Gloves Off’ in its Thefts of U.S. Technology Secrets It was the great microchip heist — a stunning Chinese-backed effort that pilfered as much as $8.75 billion in patented American technology.U.S. officials say the theft took a year to pull off...
Nov 24, 2018 | Business, Internet, Passwords, Radio Show, Security
Two-Factor Authentication Using Your Cellphone is Dangerous – A Leaky Database if SMS Text Messages Exposed Password Resets and Two-Factor Codes A security lapse has exposed a massive database containing tens of millions of text messages, including password...
Nov 24, 2018 | Business, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security
The Security Hack Millions of People are Unknowingly Installing Themselves Your internet browser is a doorway to your computer. Everyday users are installing all manner of browser extensions—small pieces of software that live inside Chrome or Firefox—to optimize their...
Nov 24, 2018 | Cybersecurity, holidayshopping-2018, Internet, Passwords, Radio Show, Security, Security
10 Cybersecurity Tips for Online Shopping Thankfully, the era of online shopping makes getting the perfect gift a whole lot easier. But before you embark on an online shopping spree, make sure you’re not leaving yourself at risk.You may not have to worry about...