Norbert (Bob) Gostischa

Cyber Security and More with Bob G

Cyber Security news, tips, updates, and other things that peak my interest.

Author

Norbert (Bob) Gostischa

Category

Technology

Podcast website

bob3160.mystrikingly.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Has the surveillance technology industry found another powerful ally? 09.12.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/6hVf21-czow There is always a fine balance between spying and/or protection when it comes to surveillance. Thanks to Joe Bosso for his excellent article on this topic. https://blog.avast.com/author/joe-bosso

Avast - 2021 Year in Review 07.12.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/VImww4Hf7Zo A look back by Avast at the threat landscape of 2021 Credits for this article go to Grace Macej. https://blog.avast.com/author/grace-macej

Stay away from Verizon's Custom Experience 04.12.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/P5zprILAGyo If you're a Verizon customer and value your data, opt out of Verizon's Custom Experience. Read the full story on this topic written by DAVE LECLAIR editor of How-To Geek.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 12-3-2021 03.12.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/DBRhsKrxVz8 Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software.  I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging work and research.  https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

CoinHelper Danger and Avoidance 03.12.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/7TP4xYV15xQ CoinHelper an unexpected payload with cracked,illegal,unauthorized and repackaged copies of software. Thanks to Christopher Budd for his excellent article on this topic. https://blog.avast.com/author/christopher-budd

6 Tips to Protect Holiday Tech 03.12.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/lQKxVksqQ_4 Just in time for the holidays. Some security tips for those new toys. My thanks to Christopher Budd for his excellent article on this topic. https://blog.avast.com/how-to-protect-a-new-technology-purchase-avast

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 11-26-2021 26.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/qQ1WL-q_ALs Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger. They usually do most of the challenging work and research.  https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

Secure Your Browser Against Online Threats And Phishing Scams 26.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/BoTwIWCD61k Some help in staying secure while browsing the internet. https://www.avast.com/en-us/avast-online-security Thanks to Grace Macej for putting this information together. https://blog.avast.com/author/grace-macej

Everything You Need To Know About Cookies 25.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/B3gh2l_SWY0 Just in time for the holidays, All About Cookies (Internet) Thanks to Joe Bosso for his excellent primer on this topic. https://blog.avast.com/author/joe-bosso

11/22/2021 Breaking Security NewsFlash 22.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/ecknxFAlrqs Another security breach. This time it's Go Daddy. See the full article at How-To Geek   https://www.howtogeek.com/770477/huge-godaddy-data-breach-exposes-over-a-million-accounts/

Cyber Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season 22.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/ZJFoZ6y4onE This will help keep you and your money secure while shopping  for all those bargains during the coming holiday season. Thanks to Stephen Kho for his excellent article on this topic https://blog.avast.com/author/stephen-kho

4 Ways To Protect Your Computer From Online Threats 21.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/Prjm4u-iplw Most digital devices are vulnerable to online threats these 4 tips will help keep you safer. Thanks to Daniel Hall for his excellent article on this topic: https://www.bbntimes.com/daniel-hall Make sure to check out his many other interesting articles.

Why is my Android phone heating up? 20.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/UxSshZ9fnL8 What's causing the device to heat up and tips on preventing the heat. Thanks to Charlotte Empey for her excellent blog post on this topic.  https://blog.avast.com/author/charlotte-empey

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 11/19/2021 19.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/r8WY8tPtfKY Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software.  I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging work and research.  https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

News Flash Update - FBI System Hacked 14.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/tzrAA81XLok On 11/13/2021 the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) email servers were hacked  to distribute spam email.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 11-12-2021 12.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/tBvndGkeJDc Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger.  They do most of the challenging work and research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc Link to the Avast article - https://blog.avast.com/cybersecai-connected-2021-avast

What would an online identity solution for older adults look like? 11.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/PTCLWYbCAdM Addressing our Seniors and their needs for their digital identity. My thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article on this topic. https://blog.avast.com/author/emma-mcgowan

End of support for OneDrive desktop application on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 09.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/XKKVZEYTwf4 OneDrive Support ends 1/1/2022 if you're not using Windows 10 or Windows 11 My thanks to Reviewgeek for most of the material on this subject.  https://www.reviewgeek.com/102617/microsoft-will-break-onedrive-for-millions-of-windows-users-early-next-year/?

What does Facebook's facial recognition shutdown mean for its users? 08.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/RpoqWIQqlk4 Is there really any benefit to the average user in Facebook's move to shut down this service?  How do you protect yourself from this technology?  Thanks to Joe Bosso's excellent article on this topic. https://blog.avast.com/author/joe-bosso

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 11.5.2021 05.11.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/n_unu7rpJ-4 Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger.  They do most of the challenging work and research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

Your Sugar Daddy or Momma is Fake - Don't Get Scammed 30.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/3Fsowc_B6iw Don't fall for this scam even if it sounds tempting. My thanks to MakeUsOf https://www.makeuseof.com/ and Laura Josepha Zimmermann https://blog.avast.com/author/laura-josepha-zimmermann for the information used in this Vlog

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 10.29.2021 29.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/OVTUJSYLTlk Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging work and research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

How to prevent being hacked 22.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/o-s_qlAwZnk The best protection is prevention. This shows you how.

What can you do if you get hacked? 22.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/_Nfs0OpJutQ Any one can get hacked. Knowing what to do if it happens to you is what's important. This can help. For more details visit the Avast Blog. https://blog.avast.com/tag/security-news

Weekly Security News Roundup w.e. 10-22-2021 22.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/hDKMhSRlTk4 Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging work and research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc The Avast blog reference, https://blog.avast.com/generational-internet-use-avast

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