Cyber Security and More with Bob G

Video - https://youtu.be/5pIA_tKRJg0 Roughly a third of all connected devices have insecure defaults, such as no or weak password protection or poor software design, that make them ripe for exploits.  My thanks to David Strom, ( https://blog.avast.com/author/david-strom ) for his excellent article on this topic. You can read the whole article here:   https://blog.avast.com/hacked-medical...

Video - https://youtu.be/JQqbHtVv68Q Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc  I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

Video - https://youtu.be/-DHOGngwyz0 Phishing attacks are more common than ever before, and they regularly lead to fraud, identity theft, and corporate data breaches. But what is phishing, and how can you avoid it? My thanks to Andrew Heinzman for his excellent article on this topic published in Reviewgeek, https://bit.ly/3xkFMHM Andrews article inspired this video.

Video - https://youtu.be/jefDwaGtpOY Don’t be fooled by fake news sources. Quickly check media source bias and factual reporting on supported sites. Available for the Avast Secure Browser and all other Chromium based Browsers. https://platform.avast.com/innovation/news-companion

Video - https://youtu.be/F5kMpVhQD5Y What Is Email Spoofing,  and How Can You Protect Yourself? My thanks to Sidney Butler https://www.howtogeek.com/author/sydneybutler/ His article in How-To Geek inspired this video. https://bit.ly/3L88cKH

Video - https://youtu.be/xUPMP4eXCK0 Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc   I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes.

Video - https://youtu.be/EgZRnvqZvDA Before you get rid of that old piece of Technology, let’s go over some cool things you can do with those dated laptops, tablets, cellphones, desktop cases, digital cameras, and more. My thanks to Eric Schoon ( https://www.reviewgeek.com/author/ericschoon/ ) for his excellent article on Reviewgeek ( https://www.thereviewgeek.com/ ). To read the whole article, ju...

Video - https://youtu.be/FBJtnctdSuQ Millions of people across the US and other countries are surprised to receive packages they never ordered. In most cases, the source is a scam called “brushing.” Watch the video to learn more. Read the whole article by How-To Geek at: https://bit.ly/3cSDGYy

Video - https://youtu.be/Y5cAbeLB3ew Another breach. This time it's Samsung. The information revealed includes the following:  name, contact and demographic information, date of birth, and product registration information.

Video - https://youtu.be/qMLhqAnJGfs Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc  I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the show notes. If you find this helpful, please buy me a cup of coffee - https://ko-fi.com/bob3160

Video - https://youtu.be/gq_d48L7Nhw A popular Desktop App turns out to be Malware. It turns itself into a Cryptominer. If you find my videos helpful, please buy me a cup of coffee - https://ko-fi.com/bob3160

Video - https://youtu.be/iu3oAWfjBeU Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc   I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research.  Links to the articles referenced in the Podcast  are part of the video show notes.

Video - https://youtu.be/Q7VOXWeHDTY LastPass, one of the most used password managers, is sending out emails warning users that it suffered a breach. Read more at How-To Geek - https://bit.ly/3CFYltg

Video - https://youtu.be/_zPFvHHl4tE Find out all about Vishing and how to protect yourself to avoid becoming a victim.  This video also explains some of the other terms in the Phishing category. My thanks to Grace Macej for her excellent article on this topic. You'll find it here: https://blog.avast.com/stay-protected-vishing-scams

Video - https://youtu.be/I0UJNZ-7gjg Plex Data Breach. Change your password ASAP.  It's also advisable to set up 2FA if you haven't already done so.

Video - https://youtu.be/I0UJNZ-7gjg Plex Data Breach. Change your password ASAP.  It's also advisable to set up 2FA if you haven't already done so.

Video - https://youtu.be/kxHFLLAD9ws Ex-security chief accuses Twitter of cybersecurity mismanagement. Peiter “Mudge” Zatko has accused his former employer of cybersecurity negligence in an explosive whistleblower complaint. Read the whole story at Tech Crunch. https://tcrn.ch/3PHg0Uj

Video - https://youtu.be/PLl55Dixr0A A serious Apple Zero-Day exploit vulnerability that needs your immediate attention.  Patch your devices NOW.

Video - https://youtu.be/p2p1-1WUmj0 Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc   I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the show notes.

Video - https://youtu.be/MOH_TD5_yQo To help ensure that you (and your mom, sister, friends, and boss) don’t become the victim of an online scammer, here are six common types of internet scams and how to avoid them. My thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article on this topic,   https://blog.avast.com/majority-americans-targeted-scammers

Video - https://youtu.be/aft64eu56RY This explains how a VPN works. The different protocols used and the different types of encryptions used to keep your data secure and your location hidden. I personally use and can highly recommend Avast’s SecureLine VPN   https://www.avast.com/en-us/secureline-vpn#pc My thanks to Fergus O'Sullivan from How-To Geek for his very informative article on this t...

Video - https://youtu.be/FvinQskruUk Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc  I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the show notes.

Video - https://youtu.be/pXTVl62RXJw Once you've completed the upgrade, Google DUO will become Google Meet.  Here's all the information you need to know about this change.

Video - https://youtu.be/7BMIP5N1W8Y Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc   I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the show notes.

Video - https://youtu.be/SY9qkhs03yY Over the past few months, an exploit in PayPal’s invoice system is being used to create convincing phishing messages. Thanks to Corbin Davenport for his excellent article on this topic published on How-To Geek: https://bit.ly/3QdemdN