Jan 29, 2024

In this episode, host Tom Eston provides a detailed explanation of the 'Stolen Device Protection' for iPhones - a new security feature by Apple. This feature triggers enhanced security factors such as Face ID, Touch ID, and an hour-long security delay for critical actions when the phone is away from familiar...

Jan 22, 2024

In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers. They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress. Then they switch to the best practices to prevent social media...

Jan 15, 2024

In episode 312, Tom and Scott discuss the implications of a new law in Ohio that may require parental consent for children under 16 using social media, including the pros and cons of this legislation. They also discuss Meta's new link history feature and the repercussions it might have on ad targeting on Facebook...

Jan 8, 2024

In this episode, we discuss the most sophisticated iPhone exploit ever, Google's agreement to settle a $5 billion lawsuit about tracking users in 'incognito' mode, and a new iOS app, Journal. The iPhone exploit, known as Operation Triangulation, has complex chains of events that lead to compromised iPhone...

Jan 1, 2024

In this episode, host Tom Eston shares the three key lessons he's learned over his 18-year career in cybersecurity: effective communication, continuous learning, and empathy. He talks about the importance of understanding and reaching both technical and non-technical audiences, the necessity of continuous...