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

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 10.15.2021 15.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/aB-4cQlf_n8 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

Stealing millions in Crypto Currency by using Copy and Paste 12.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/MOnr3FIuvx8 Not being careful with copy and paste in this instance, can be very costly. Read the full article by Christopher Budd at https://blog.avast.com/author/christopher-budd

10/8/2021 Avast Security News Roundup 08.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/tPednH9D2Jw 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

Weekly Security News Roundup W/E 10.1.2021 01.10.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/bPuOML2xAho 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 Epik data breach is political in nature — here's why you should care 29.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/j7zRAMcQPac When our freedom of speech is attacked, we should all care. Thanks to Joe Bosso for his eye-opening article. https://blog.avast.com/author/joe-bosso

Router Attacks - Awareness and Security 28.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/Pg-0C02yEZU Knowing your routers vulnerabilities helps in leaning how to protect your router from attacks. Thanks to the informative article from Sophos that inspired this video. https://home.sophos.com/es-es/security-news/2021/home-router-attack.aspx

Facebook Pauses Instagram For Kids 28.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/5GB6MksWvLo Facebook pauses Instagram Kids account. Thanks to Grace Macej for her excellent article. https://blog.avast.com/author/grace-macej

Weekly Security News Roundup W/E 9.24.2021 24.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/P9omro7_HJE 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

Mozilla Claims New Google Chrome feature Enables Surveillance 23.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/fZxG4UwHS1U Google Chrome version 94 - Includes a new controversial API.  Settings - Privacy and security - Site Settings - Background sync   In Background sync, Select -  Don't allow closed sites to finish sending or receiving data After closing a page, tasks you started might not finish. Remember that you do receive a warning before a site is allowed...

The dangers of Government use of biometric data. 19.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/XPf0wsVlsfs Opt-out of data collection of any type whenever and where ever possible. Read the full article by Joe Bosso here, https://blog.avast.com/government-use-of-biometric-data-avast

Google - Passing along new Security Tech to older devices 18.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/9qB349AXFOY Kudos to Google for making this available.  For more details, see the following article https://www.reviewgeek.com/98060/androids-best-new-security-feature-arrives-on-older-smartphones/

Weekly Security News Roundup W/E 9.17.2021 17.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/ugaCtJBpMI0 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

For Avast, digital protection is more than just security 16.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/tDEmNfoV1tQ Avast recognize that digital protection is more than security; it’s safety, privacy,  identity protection, performance, and more.

Introducing Avast One 16.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/v0NvrhoCITk One product with many features even in the free version. It is currently available in the following countries: US, UK, AU and CA   https://www.avast.com/en-us/avast-one#pc

What's the difference between a VPN and a GPN 15.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/MsckkTG6Pwg Thanks to an article in WinReport for the information used in this video. https://windowsreport.com/vpn-vs-gpn-comparison/

9-14-2021 Breaking Security News Flash - Apple Zero Day Vulnerability 14.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/fw-L3d4_U-k A dangerous Apple zero day vulnerability that need to be patched ASAP. Details - https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/13/apple-zero-day-nso-pegasus/

What's the difference between a Firewall and a VPN? 10.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/qNWrmk61D-o There are differences but, to be secure you need both and an antivirus program.  Thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article. https://blog.avast.com/author/emma-mcgowan   https://www.avast.com/en-us/secureline-vpn#pc - https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

Weekly Security News Roundup W/E 9.10.2021 10.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/q0U8Uns-8yc 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

Avoid Social Media Quizzes 09.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/4nGjP78QmYc Thanks to Christopher Budd for his excellent article on this and many other security related topics, just follow the link below. https://blog.avast.com/author/christopher-budd

ProtonMail not so private after all 09.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/DcYzsxN6VV4 Even ProtonMail isn't totally private.

Instagram Bans are now being sold as Crime-as-a-Service 07.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/pWBjUIOzK5E If you have an Instagram account, pay attention. Thanks to David Strom for his article and the idea for this video. https://blog.avast.com/author/david-strom

9-3-2021 Breaking Security News Flash - Beware: Hurricane Ida Scams 03.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/tVgxJ4yiHc0 A donation to help those suffering from Hurricane Ida is an excellent and worthwhile deed. Just make sure the donation is done through a reputable charity.

Weekly Security News Roundup W/E 9.3.2021 03.09.2021

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

Food delivery apps - what do they track? 02.09.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/IrPO3BEKwiQ A closer look at what data DoorDash and GrubHub/Seamless collect.

Microsoft may withhold security updates from unsupported Windows 11 PCs 31.08.2021

Video - https://youtu.be/Y_RV9ZZzxy4 That possible decision by Microsoft doesn't make me or many others very happy campers.

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