Fearless Paranoia
Technology Podcasts
A Cybersecurity Lawyer and an IT Specialist helping to demystify the world of cybersecurity. The language and terminology of cybersecurity is oftentimes intentionally confusing and hard to keep up with even for experienced professionals. Each week, we will break down different topics in the cybersecurity, data security, and privacy fields to help you be able to keep up. Understanding cybersecurity has never been more important to everyday life, but also never more difficult to do.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Technology Podcasts
Description:
A Cybersecurity Lawyer and an IT Specialist helping to demystify the world of cybersecurity. The language and terminology of cybersecurity is oftentimes intentionally confusing and hard to keep up with even for experienced professionals. Each week, we will break down different topics in the cybersecurity, data security, and privacy fields to help you be able to keep up. Understanding cybersecurity has never been more important to everyday life, but also never more difficult to do.
Twitter:
@FearlssParanoia
Language:
English
Email:
brian@fochtlawfirm.com
Episodes
Ransomware-as-a-Service: The New Normal in Cyber Warfare
3/5/2024
What if I told you that for a few dollars a month, you could become the proud owner of a new cybercrime franchise? Well, that's where the current world of extortion-for-hire has gone: ransomware-as-a-service.
Duration:00:28:45
Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication: What You Need to Know
2/27/2024
Mult-Factor Authentication has too often been talked about as though it is a cure to all cybersecurity failures. It's not. But make sure that you're using phishing-resistant MFA to get the best protection available.
Duration:00:23:45
Multi-Factor Extortion: The Evolution of Modern Ransomware Tactics
2/20/2024
For our 50th episode, we discuss how ransomware gangs have adapted their tactics in response to improved cybersecurity defenses, and some tips on the best ways to fight against this increasingly dangerous threat.
Duration:00:28:35
A Tale of Two Hacks: Inside the Microsoft and CloudFlare Breaches
2/6/2024
It was the best of times, it was... late 2023. Two major tech companies, two nation-state attackers. One company set the standard for how to respond, the other, well, didn't.
Duration:00:38:55
How to Make Your Employer Fix Their Terrible Cybersecurity Training
1/30/2024
Discover why effective cybersecurity training is crucial, but why most employers fail to do it right. Here are 4 critical steps for your company to make it engaging, relevant, and inclusive.
Duration:00:37:26
The End of Passwords? The Rise of Passwordless Security
1/23/2024
Explore the shift from traditional passwords to passwordless systems, the risks of password reuse, and strategies for robust digital security.
Duration:00:22:22
Stealing DNA: 23andMe's Terrifying Cybersecurity Failure
1/16/2024
We return to the 23andMe breach, analyzing DNA data security, user-corporate responsibility balance, and the implications of genetic information hacking.
Duration:00:27:59
Kaspersky Under Attack: Behind the Scenes of Operation Triangulation
1/9/2024
Delve into Operation Triangulation: a sophisticated cyberattack on Kaspersky, showcasing emerging cybersecurity challenges.
Duration:00:31:53
The Year in Review: The Biggest Cybersecurity Stories of 2023
1/2/2024
From major companies hit with multiple cyberattacks to the operational chaos at OpenAI, there have been some big events with major cybersecurity ramifications in 2023. Here are the biggest cybersecurity stories from a busy year.
Duration:00:40:34
The Year in Review: 2023’s 10 Most Notable Cyberattacks
12/19/2023
We explore the 10 most notable cyberattacks of 2023, from Twitter's data leak to the MongoDB breach, in this review of the past year.
Duration:00:36:19
9 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024
12/12/2023
Our 2024 cybersecurity predictions, from AI-driven threats to election interference, and how they'll reshape our digital world.
Duration:00:33:49
Network Overload: Understanding and Overcoming IT Burnout
12/5/2023
fIT burnout is an epidemic that's sweeping through tech departments worldwide. We dissect the causes, from the cybersecurity skills gap to the overwhelming workload, and offer practical strategies for mitigation.
Duration:00:36:14
Getting Hacked without Getting Hacked: The 23andMe Nightmare
10/17/2023
Unraveling the 23andMe data leak: Join us as we discuss the profound privacy risks when millions of DNA profiles become a dark web commodity.
Duration:00:22:37
AI Cybercrime: The New Face of Spearfishing
10/10/2023
Explore AI's role in enhancing spear phishing attacks & the need for advanced cybersecurity. Tune in & stay vigilant!
Duration:00:23:26
The MGM Data Breach: 10 Lessons to Limit Your Cybersecurity Flaws
10/3/2023
Dive into the MGM Data Breach: Discover root causes, the impact of credential stuffing, and 10 vital cybersecurity lessons for businesses.
Duration:00:31:42
Quantum Computing and the End of Encryption
9/26/2023
Deep dive into quantum computing: its potential, mechanics, challenges, and implications for our digital future.
Duration:00:28:24
How Cybercriminals Stay Anonymous Online
6/15/2023
One of the most effective tools cybercriminals have is their ability to stay anonymous. How do they do it in a world where everything and everyone is tracked almost all the time?
Duration:00:23:54
The 5 Insider Threats Everyone Needs to Watch Out For
6/7/2023
Some of the greatest cybersecurity threats don't need to get past your security perimeter - they're already inside. Here are the five most significant insider threats you need to know about.
Duration:00:29:33
The Dark Web - Busting the Myths About the Internet’s Underground
5/23/2023
Uncover the reality of the Dark Web in our latest episode. Beyond the myth, we explore its structure, uses, and inherent risks.
Duration:00:21:04
A Hacker’s Walking Tour - How Physical Security Determines Cybersecurity
5/16/2023
Discover unseen cybersecurity risks in your office space as we explore the importance of physical security in digital defense.
Duration:00:33:04