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Can You Secure Security Cameras? The Coming Green Energy Nightmare - Email Scams Hitting Businesses and Lonely Hearts

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

Release Date: 10/15/2022

eSIM Exposed: Safeguarding Mobile Privacy & Combatting Hacks show art eSIM Exposed: Safeguarding Mobile Privacy & Combatting Hacks

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

  Chris's $10,000 smartphone hack is just one instance of a concerning trend of cyberattacks. Today, we're delving deep into eSIM technology, a game-changer in mobile privacy and security. Cybersecurity Concerns: The rise in hacking incidents highlights the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures, especially in the mobile space. eSIM Technology: Exploring the intricacies of eSIMs reveals both their potential and the security challenges they present. Online Privacy: With eSIMs becoming more prevalent, understanding their impact on online privacy is crucial for users. Combatting...

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Disappear Online: Expert Tips for Digital Cleansing! show art Disappear Online: Expert Tips for Digital Cleansing!

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

  In today's digital age, our online presence can become cluttered and overwhelming, affecting not just our digital identity but also our cybersecurity and privacy. Let's delve into the expert secrets of digital cleansing to ensure a safer and more secure online journey: Understanding Digital Clutter: Learn how digital clutter impacts your life and why it's essential to tidy up your online presence. Cybersecurity Concerns: Uncover the risks posed by unchecked emails, unused accounts, and shares, and how they can compromise your cybersecurity. The Importance of Online Privacy:...

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Defend Your Digital Domain: Transforming Home Networks for Cybersecurity show art Defend Your Digital Domain: Transforming Home Networks for Cybersecurity

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

Hey there! Is your home Wi-Fi a potential cyber threat? Let’s bolster your network's defenses! Here's what you'll find in this guide: Privacy Concerns: Understand the risks associated with a vulnerable home network and the importance of safeguarding your personal information. Wi-Fi Security: Learn how to secure your home Wi-Fi network to prevent unauthorized access and protect your devices. Smart Devices: Explore the security challenges posed by smart devices and how to mitigate these risks effectively. Network Segregation: Delve into the concept of dividing your home network for...

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Unlocking the Secrets of Online Privacy: Cracking the Code to Secure Chats show art Unlocking the Secrets of Online Privacy: Cracking the Code to Secure Chats

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

Have you ever paused mid-message, wondering who might be lurking in the digital shadows? I've delved deep into the realms of online privacy, spam prevention, encryption, and the intricacies of organizing your digital life to keep your conversations secure. Join me on this thrilling journey through cyberspace as we unravel the secrets of safeguarding your chats. Here's what you'll discover in our expedition: Privacy in the Digital Age: Uncover the nuances of online privacy and learn how to navigate the digital landscape confidently. Combatting Cyber Threats: Dive into the world of...

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Defend Your Inbox: The Ultimate Plus Addressing Privacy Solution! show art Defend Your Inbox: The Ultimate Plus Addressing Privacy Solution!

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

Hey there! Ever find yourself drowning in a sea of spam emails? 📧 Fret not! I've got the perfect solution to not only declutter your inbox but also fortify your online privacy and cybersecurity. 🛡️ Introducing the ultimate guide to digital clean up, with a focus on plus addressing for enhanced privacy and organization. No more sifting through unwanted emails – this guide is your ticket to a streamlined and secure email experience. 📥 Here's what you'll find in this comprehensive guide: Privacy Reinforcement: Learn how plus addressing can act as a shield, allowing you to...

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Online Advertising Transformed: Google's Move Beyond Cookie Dependency show art Online Advertising Transformed: Google's Move Beyond Cookie Dependency

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

Hold onto your hats, tech enthusiasts! 🎩💻 Get ready for a seismic shift in the digital landscape as Google bids farewell to cookies, ushering in a new era where privacy is more than just wishful thinking. Say goodbye to the cookie craze! 🍪🚫 In my latest deep dive, "Digital Clean Up: Navigating Google's Game-Changing Shift in Online Advertising," I'm unraveling the intricacies of this groundbreaking move and what it means for all of us navigating the vast realms of the internet. 🌐🔍 Here's what you can expect in this enlightening journey: Advertising Evolution: Explore...

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Crack the Code: Mastering Windows Security and Digital Clean-Up Tactics show art Crack the Code: Mastering Windows Security and Digital Clean-Up Tactics

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

In the fast-paced world of technology, your Windows device needs the ultimate defense against cyber threats. I've revamped the guide, diving deep into the realms of anti-virus protection, cybersecurity, and online privacy. Here's your roadmap to a digitally clean and secure future: Windows Defender vs. Norton vs. Malwarebytes: Uncover the strengths and limitations of each superhero in the battle against cyber villains. The War Against Malware: Arm yourself with knowledge on the latest malware trends and the tools to combat them effectively. Guarding Your Cyber Fortress: Explore...

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Boost Online Privacy: A Cyber Spring Clean show art Boost Online Privacy: A Cyber Spring Clean

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

Is your digital realm resembling a messy attic? Files overflowing like forgotten knick-knacks, an inbox resembling a confetti blizzard, and social media feeds choked with digital dust bunnies? Fear not, fellow data denizens, for spring cleaning season has arrived – and this year, we're reclaiming our online peace of mind! But unlike dusting cobwebs and decluttering drawers, taming our digital wilderness requires a different arsenal. Forget brooms and vacuum cleaners – we're talking AI-powered assistants, data-detective hounds, and even a digital shredder for those long-dormant devices...

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Beyond Delete: The Ultimate Guide to Shredding Sensitive Digital Trails show art Beyond Delete: The Ultimate Guide to Shredding Sensitive Digital Trails

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

Hey there cyber enthusiasts! Ever wondered how to transform your digital space into a fortress of security? Well, buckle up, because we've crafted the ultimate guide to help you declutter, fortify, and defend your digital realm. Our mission: to make cybersecurity engaging and effective, without drowning you in techno-jargon. Check out these key points we've covered: Wi-Fi Wonders: Unveiling the mysteries of Wi-Fi security to ensure your online activities remain secure from prying eyes. Password Power: Dive into the world of password protection, unlocking the secrets to crafting...

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Securing Your Digital Realm: The Ultimate Cybersecurity First-Aid Kit Unveiled! show art Securing Your Digital Realm: The Ultimate Cybersecurity First-Aid Kit Unveiled!

Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your Sanity

In the vast landscape of the digital world, safeguarding your online presence is paramount. Welcome to another episode of TechTalk with Craig Peterson, where today, we unravel the secrets to fortifying your digital realm with "The Ultimate Cybersecurity First-Aid Kit." Decrypting Wi-Fi Woes Our journey begins with the cornerstone of your digital fortress: Wi-Fi encryption. No secret stays safe forever, and that includes your Wi-Fi password. We delve into the importance of encrypting your Wi-Fi, ensuring that your digital stronghold remains impenetrable. Password Party Extravaganza "abc123"...

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Can You Secure Security Cameras? The Coming Green Energy Nightmare - Email Scams Hitting Businesses and Lonely Hearts

Scams…

Eight questions to ask yourself before getting a security camera

https://www.welivesecurity.com/2022/10/03/8-questions-ask-yourself-getting-home-security-camera/

Security cameras were once the preserve of the rich and famous. Now anyone can get their hands on one thanks to technological advances. The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has created a significant new market – for manufacturers of devices like connected doorbells and baby monitors and more sophisticated whole-of-property systems. Connected to home Wi-Fi networks, these devices allow owners to watch live video footage, record video for later, and receive alerts when out of the house.

Yet these same features can also expose households to new risks if the camera is compromised and the footage is leaked. Not all vendors have as big a focus on security and privacy as they should. That means you need to ask the right questions before starting.

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Romance scammer and BEC fraudster sent to prison for 25 years

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2022/10/04/romance-scammer-and-bec-fraudster-sent-to-prison-for-25-years/

Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor was jailed for 25 years in Atlanta, Georgia, for running a cybercrime group that scammed close to $10,000,000 in under two years from individuals and businesses caught up in the so-called romance and BEC scams.

BEC is short for business email compromise, an umbrella term for a form of online scam in which the attackers acquire login access to email accounts inside a company so that the fraudulent emails they send don’t just seem to come from the company they’re attacking, but do come from there.

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How a deepfake Mark Ruffalo scammed half a million dollars from a lonely heart

https://grahamcluley.com/how-a-deepfake-mark-ruffalo-scammed-half-a-million-dollars-from-a-lonely-heart/

The Asahi Shimbun reports that 74-year-old Manga artist Chikae Ide received an unsolicited message via Facebook in February 2018 from somebody claiming to be Ruffalo.

With help from some translation software, an initially skeptical Ide responded to the Hollywood actor, attaching a photograph of herself. An American friend of Ide subsequently questioned whether the person claiming to be Ruffalo was genuine, noting that he wrote: “like somebody who has not learned English.”

But, says Ide, a 30-second video call blew away any suspicions.

“I’m sure it was Mark himself behind the screen chatting with me,” Ide said.

Energy…

The Coming Green Electricity Nightmare

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2022/10/02/the-coming-green-electricity-nightmare/

What this net-zero transition would require:

How many millions of wind turbines, billions of solar panels, billions of EVs, backup batteries, millions of transformers, thousands of miles of transmission lines – sprawling across millions of acres of wildlife habitat, scenic and agricultural lands, and people’s once-placid backyards?

To cite just one example, just the 2,500 wind turbines needed for New York electricity (30,000 megawatts) would require nearly 110,000 tons of copper – which would necessitate mining, crushing, processing, and refining 25 million tons of copper ore … after removing some 40 million tons of overlying rock to reach the ore bodies. Multiply that times 50 states – and the entire world – plus transmission lines.

Spooks…

FLASHBACK: CIA Sabotaged Soviet Pipeline to Europe in 1982 - US Software Caused Massive Explosion in Siberian Pipeline Seen From Space

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/10/flashback-cia-sabotaged-soviet-pipeline-europe-1982-us-software-caused-massive-explosion-siberian-pipeline-seen-space/

Back in 1982, the CIA sabotaged a Soviet pipeline in Siberia. US software caused a gas pipeline explosion so large it could be seen in space. The Americans did not want the Europeans to purchase Soviet gas.

In January 1982, President Ronald Reagan approved a CIA plan to sabotage the economy of the Soviet Union through covert transfers of technology that contained hidden malfunctions, including software that later triggered a massive explosion in a Siberian natural gas pipeline, according to a memoir by a Reagan White House official.

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Former NSA Employee Faces Death Penalty for Selling Secrets

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/ex--nsa-employee-faces-death-penalty-for-selling-secrets

When he left his job as an information systems security designer with the National Security Agency, Jareh Sebastian Dalke allegedly took a few classified documents with him. Stealing — and then attempting to sell — those secret government documents could land the Colorado Springs man on death row.

Dalke has been charged with trying to sell those government secrets to a foreign government. But, according to a Department of Justice affidavit, the sale went bust when it turned out the potential buyer Dalke believed was an emissary from a foreign nation was an undercover FBI agent.

Hackers…

Ransomware 3.0: The Next Frontier

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/ransomware-3-the-next-frontier

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center received 3,729 complaints identified as ransomware in 2021, up 82% from just two years prior and accelerating. According to the Department of Treasury, the top 10 ransomware gangs raked at least $5.2 billion in extortion payments. Ransomware's growth and sheer scale captured leaders' attention in policy and business, but we must keep our eye on how its operators might adapt and evolve to protect their profits.

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Russian Hackers Take Aim at Kremlin Targets

https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russian-hackers-take-aim-at/

According to a new report, Russian threat actors have begun launching cyber-attacks at targets inside their country in retaliation for what they see as a needless war with Ukraine.

The Kyiv Post claimed to have spoken to members of the National Republican Army (NRA), a Russian hacking outfit working towards overthrowing the Putin regime.

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Relentless Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine Raise Important Policy Questions

https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/russian-cyberattacks-ukraine-raise-important-policy-questions

The cyber picture worsened as the war went on because critical infrastructure and systems used to support the war effort ended up in the crosshairs.

Soon after the onset of the physical invasion, Microsoft found that it could also correlate cyberattacks in the critical infrastructure sector with kinetic events. For example, as the Russian campaign moved around the Donbas region in March, researchers observed coordinated wiper attacks against transportation logistics systems used for military movement and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

And they are targeting nuclear facilities in Ukraine with cyber activity to soften a target before military incursions, which Microsoft researchers have consistently seen throughout the war.