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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update.

R. Prescott Stearns Jr.

Into year six for this award-winning, light-hearted, lightweight IT privacy and security podcast that spans the globe in terms of issues covered, with topics that draw in everyone from executive to newbie, to tech specialist. Your investment of between 15 and 20 minutes a week will bring you up to speed on half a dozen current IT privacy and security stories from around the world to help you improve the management of your own privacy and security.

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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update serves up...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/11/27

Episode 218 For this Update we start with an attempt to stop a spoiler and end with quite a few ways to slice a Pi.In the US a few senators have gotten together a tablet of requirements they'd like to see healthcare organizations swallow in the US.Australia, moves forward with a reporting requirement for all firms paying ransomware demands.China is back in the news in the backdoor of all the US mobile phone providers. The big issue this week? Finding them and kicking them out!Japan has a very

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00:13:35

Episode 217.5 Deep Dive The IT Privacy and Security...

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2024/11/21

Privacy & Security FAQ: Week Ending November 19th, 20241. What happened with T-Mobile and Chinese hackers?Chinese hackers, suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence, infiltrated T-Mobile as part of a larger cyberespionage operation. This attack targeted telecom companies to gather intelligence on high-value targets. While T-Mobile claims no significant impact on their systems or customer data, the breach raises concerns about the security of telecommunications networks and the potential for

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00:15:37

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update puts it on...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/11/20

EPISODE 217 If you drive a car you'll want to listen out for the sixth story in our update this week. We tell you how you can even join in the fun!On the day after 45 people were sentenced to prison by the Chinese authorities for pro-democracy activities in Hong Kong we get confirmation that the Chinese have broken into T-Mobile.Google gives a gift that could stop phone fraud in its tracks, but only if you have a Pixel 6 or later phone.India slaps Meta for coercive activities related to customer

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00:17:20

Episode 216.5 Deep Dive. The IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/11/14

The team discusses the week's IT Privacy and Security Update and offers a different perspective. Enjoy!

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00:16:33

An Alarming IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/11/13

Episode 216In this week's update we move from alarming outfits to stormy data sharing.We start with retailers are eyeing thread-thin tech to tackle shoplifting and then move to Cyber-criminals stealing private data by pretending to be the police.Then that iPhone the police took off you when your paid for shirt set off the alarm... well suddenly rebooted. Then Apple again dreams up a plan that could make lost luggage a thing of the past.From there, an update from the Feds as they suggest staff be as

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00:11:06

EP215.5 Baguettes and the IT Privacy and Security...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/11/07

For Episode two one five and a half our couple does a deep dive into this week's topics. Enjoy!

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00:15:39

Fresh Baguettes and the IT Privacy and Security...

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2024/11/06

Episode 215 On U.S. election day, this is the update that will tear you away from the endless all night results shows.Schneider Electric gets hacked, and the cyber thief is demanding $125,000 in something peculiar – a data breach with a French twist!Scientists have discovered that plants “see” light by bending it through tiny air gaps – proving they don’t need eyes to point to something bright.Opting out of Facial recognition site PimEyes means giving them more photos... and left us feeling

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00:22:25

Episode 214.5 Deep Dive into Hacks, Zachs, and Smacks...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/31

Episode 214.5 This deep-dive session takes a more conversational look into the topics covered in Tuesday's update. More to enjoy!

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00:19:43

Hacks, Zachs, and Smacks from the IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/30

EP214 Hacks, Zachs, and Smacks from the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 29th., 2024 10/29/2024 0 Comments EP214 This week's update whirls us around the living room for a collection of stories demonstrating that your privacy and security are nothing to be taken for granted.We start with a report with more troubling news about another robot vacuum cleaner gone rogue.Then French newspaper Le Monde are the sleuths in unravelling more compromise for our global leaders

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00:13:35

EP 213.5 Deep dive into Honeypots with the IT Privacy...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/24

for EP 213.5 take a deep dive into the Honeypots of this week's update!

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00:15:42

Honeypots in the IT Privacy and Security Weekly...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/23

EP 213 This week's update glistens with a sweet golden mix of stories that will raise your glucose levels higher than any other update.We kick off with a couple of Microsoft stories: One sweet and smart and the other ...well, less so.From there an amazing discovery that getting you into American airports safely might not be the only chore the FAA has to get right.It's not quite tax preparation time in the US but a number of senators want to ensure that no pixel is left unaccounted for when it

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Episode 212.5 Deep dive into Get Smart with the IT...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/21

Episode 212.5 Hear our buddies review the content from this podcast.

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Get Smart with the IT Privacy and Security Weekly...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/16

EP212 The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update is about to boost your brainpower!A new study from Finland reveals that the choices you make today can affect your brain for weeks.By adopting healthy routines—like staying up to date with key insights from this very update—you’re not just protecting your digital life but also enhancing your memory, attention, and cognitive function.Consistency in learning and staying informed, especially on crucial topics like privacy and security, can literally

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00:10:32

EP 211.5 The Update review of Who's doing the...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/09

Episode 211.5 for a different twist on this week's update have a listen to this review.

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00:21:01

Who's doing the Hoovering on the IT Privacy and...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/09

EP211Who's really doing the Hoovering? It’s not just your robot vacuum! Imagine you're living in a world where your friendly robot vacuum is secretly taking photos of your home, apps are tricking you into fake investments, and hackers are messing with your water bill. Sounds like the plot of a tech thriller, right? Well, buckle up, because reality just might be stranger than fiction! In this episode of the IT Privacy and Security update, we explore everything from public utility hacks to AI

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EP 210.5 The Podcast review of the China Gets busy on...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/03

What better way to get to grips with IT Privacy and Security topics than with a discussion. In this episode, we break out the issues and topics covered in Tuesday's update.

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00:13:47

China Gets busy on the IT Privacy and Security Weekly...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/10/01

EP210 For this update we kick off with 11 million devices and end with a way to track those that were supposed to be un-trackable.We start with the reoccurrence from a family of malware that once was eradicated, but now seems to have reappeared.We move from there to the US where the Federal Trade Commission has finally decided to weigh in on social media apps. and how they are making money.From there a new way to get phished. This one is aimed at developers, but the next, may have you in it's

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EP209.5-IT-Privacy-and-Security-Weekly-Update-Tearing-it...

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2024/09/28

This is the podcast about the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update Tearing it Down for the week ending September 24th. 2024 podcast. Enjoy it. More learning and more fun!

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IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update Tearing it Down...

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2024/09/25

EP209 You can tear it up, or tear it down, and this week we get a bit of both as we circle the Earth with our update.We start with Snapchat seemingly opting you in to yet another AI use case. Subscribers are suspicious, but we let you be the judge.From there we go to a story not so much about a hacker as an aggregator. Wait how many email addresses have they collected?For our third update we look at the other side of supply chain interference. Exploding devices may be one thing when they are

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EP208.5 IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update with a...

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update. ·

2024/09/20

Listen as our AI hosts discuss Tuesday's update in this special update podcast. https://rprescottstearns.weebly.com/news/the-it-privacy-and-security-weekly-update-with-a-side-of-post-quant-for-the-week-ending-september-17th-2024 Post-Quantum Cryptography Takes Center Stage: NIST finalizes three new encryption algorithms to counter future quantum threats, prompting Google and Microsoft to announce updates. This section emphasizes the rapid response of tech giants and the importance of proactive

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