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Privacy Files

We make the topic of privacy approachable. For both businesses and consumers. With so much of our lives taking place online today, it"s easy to overlook the dangers associated with sharing your personal data with companies and strangers. Many people are aware that privacy is a problem but they don"t know where to begin. Privacy Files explains the vast array of privacy issues facing society in easy-to-understand language. Then we give you practical solutions to quickly and effortlessly make the

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01:30:02

Privacy Talk - Utah Pinners Conference

Privacy Files ·

2023/11/12

The reason we started Privacy Files is to make the topic of privacy and personal data protection more approachable for a wider, global audience. Many people acknowledge that privacy is important, but they just don't know where to begin. At Privacy Files, we believe this begins with understanding your privacy risk exposure. In other words, it's about education. On November 4, 2023, Privacy Files hit the road and recorded this episode at the Anonyome Labs booth on the floor of the 2023 Utah

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00:59:42

DNA and Privacy

Privacy Files ·

2023/10/31

Tens of millions of Americans alone have submitted their DNA to companies in the hopes of learning more about their ancestry. Genetic testing for ancestry research and identifying potential health issues is big business. However, as with any tool used for good, there can be a downside. Recently, a hacker stole the genetic data from millions of users of the popular genetics test kit company 23andMe. That data then went on sale on the dark web. It's not the first time concerns about DNA and

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00:44:27

Privacy Tips from a MySudo Power User

Privacy Files ·

2023/10/21

One of the biggest challenges to getting more people to be proactive about protecting their personal data is the data privacy knowledge gap. In this episode of Privacy Files, we're getting back to the basics of how to manage personally identifiable information by talking to Nick, a power user of MySudo, the world's only all-in-one privacy app. Nick has been using MySudo for several years. In our discussion, he provides a unique perspective from someone who takes the concept of

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00:42:11

Privacy as a Business Model

Privacy Files ·

2023/10/15

Privacy is a hot topic. There are headline news stories about data privacy concerns, laws and breaches appearing virtually every single day. Polls show that the public worries about protecting personal data. However, people often don't know where to start. Yes, there is most definitely a data privacy knowledge gap. In this episode of Privacy Files, we speak to Matt, the VP of Sales at Anonyome Labs. Matt talks about how the business world is adding privacy solutions to product portfolios to help

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00:56:08

Confessions of a Former Intelligence Officer

Privacy Files ·

2023/09/20

There has been a giant spotlight shining on cybersecurity at Las Vegas casinos. Recently a hacking group pretended to be an IT support employee with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and gained access to the company's computer systems. Hackers made off with Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers from a “significant number” of loyalty program customers. Social engineering attacks exploit the weakest link in cybersecurity: the human. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to a former US

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00:49:44

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Privacy Files ·

2023/09/15

We've talked a lot about social engineering on Privacy Files. It's commonly said that the human is the weakest link in data security. In this episode, we talk about what you could call unintentional social engineering. What if you had a story so compelling that employees of retail businesses would eagerly hand over personally identifiable information (PII) about strangers? In this interview, we talk to someone who recently had his wallet stolen while at the local gym. While the story about

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00:50:19

Digital Identity

Privacy Files ·

2023/09/02

To learn more about this episode's guest Phil Windley: https://www.windley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/windley/ https://internetidentityworkshop.com/ https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/learning-digital-identity/9781098117689/ In this episode... Data breaches are a common occurrence in the digital age. Most of us feel pretty helpless when it comes to protecting our personal information. But what if there were a way to empower the individual to manage their own personally identifiable

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00:55:01

Protective Intelligence

Privacy Files ·

2023/08/09

To learn more about this episode's guest Olivia Arnauts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaarnauts/ https://www.zfisolutions.com/ https://www.relentlessrevival.org/ In this episode... Most people are generally familiar with the work that private investigators do. But there is a specialization within this profession that few are aware of. In this episode of Privacy Files we talk to Olivia Arnauts, a licensed private investigator in the state of Texas. Olivia specializes in an area called

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01:25:41

The Snowden Leaks: 10 years later

Privacy Files ·

2023/07/24

It's hard to believe, but ten years have passed since former government contractor Edward Snowden shocked the world disclosing that the United States National Security Agency (NSA) was collecting data from the electronic communications of millions of American citizens--all without a warrant. For the majority of the public, that's what people remember. But the classified documents Snowden leaked revealed much more than warrantless electronic surveillance. In this episode of Privacy Files, we

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01:20:47

NFL Super Bowl Winner on Athlete Privacy

Privacy Files ·

2023/07/14

Privacy is an important topic for an increasing number of people around the world. But it takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to professional athletes. In this episode of Privacy Files, we sit down with former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl XXVI champion Jason Buck. Jason was the 17th overall pick in the 1987 NFL draft and played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins before retiring at the end of the 1993 season. We get Jason's take on many privacy-related issues

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00:47:00

Dark Web Crimes

Privacy Files ·

2023/06/30

In this episode of Privacy Files, we continue our multipart series on the dark web. We examine the complexities of dark web crimes and discuss their far-reaching impacts. To help us navigate this subject, we talk to Tammy Harper. Tammy is a Senior Threat Analyst, Dark Web Investigator and Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) consultant. Dark web crimes are surprisingly nuanced. While not an exhaustive deep dive, we explore some of the most salient angles. We kick off the episode by looking

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01:00:57

Scam Call Centers with Celebrity YouTuber Kitboga

Privacy Files ·

2023/06/22

Watch YouTuber Kitboga Bait Scammers: https://www.youtube.com/@KitbogaShow/featured Have a scam for Kitboga to look into? Email him at: hello@kitbogashow.com Scam call centers are big business. Employees head into a typical-looking office building and put in their 40-plus hours every week sitting in cramped cubicles. But unlike most common office workers, these employees spend their days trying to con people out of their hard-earned money. And the most well-known version of the call-center-based

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00:54:49

The Biggest Data Breach Ever

Privacy Files ·

2023/06/14

You might not be familiar with the term Real-Time Bidding (RTB), but if you browse the web, you're likely participating in this privacy-compromising activity hundreds of time each day. According to the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), "RTB is the largest data breach ever recorded. It tracks and shares what people view online and their real-world location 294 billion times in the U.S. and 197 billion times in Europe every day." In America, this intrusive activity exposes the

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01:01:54

Dark Web Culture

Privacy Files ·

2023/06/08

When you think about the dark web, culture is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, to really understand something, culture is one of the first places you should look. When you understand a culture, you can recognize patterns. And when you recognize patterns, suddenly, a full story emerges. In this episode of Privacy Files, we interview Evan Blicker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eblick/), a former cyber crimes detective with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office in Pasco County,

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01:11:05

Dark Web 101

Privacy Files ·

2023/06/03

The internet is a lot of things. It is informative...sometimes deceptive. It brings people together when they are separated by great physical distances. It makes shopping easier than at any other time in human history. But there is also a dark side. But is it as sinister as the media makes it out to be? The dark web conjures up images of a deep recess within the web where anything goes. A place where so-called "red rooms" live stream the torture and murdering of innocent people. A shadowy

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01:03:53

College Life and Privacy

Privacy Files ·

2023/05/27

There are approximately 18 million students enrolled in degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. Globally, that number balloons to 235 million students. And as technology evolves, it finds its way into today's college campus life one way or another. But is it always for the betterment of students? Can college students maintain their privacy during a period in their life that seems so exposed? In this episode of Privacy Files we take a look at some of the common risk

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00:46:27

Privacy Talk - Utah Bridal & Wedding Expo

Privacy Files ·

2023/05/25

***NOTE: The audio in the first eleven minutes might be a little challenging to listen to, but after that it improves. This was our first episode recorded outside of our Privacy Files studio. Recording remotely does introduce some additional recording challenges. In this episode, we were recording inside a convention center expo hall where we had to contend with a considerable amount of ambient noise from attendees walking the floor. We hope you understand. All in all, in this episode you will hear

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01:22:57

Confessions of an Influencer

Privacy Files ·

2023/05/20

Globally, there are more than 50 million people creating original content for social media. Make no mistake about it. The influencer industry is huge. In many cases, being an influencer is like being a Hollywood celebrity. Strangers will often recognize influencers in public. But life as a content creator is not all about money and fame. Living life in the public eye comes at the expense of personal privacy. Over the last several years there have been many well-documented incidents of stalkers

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00:47:20

My Not-So-Private Big Fat Greek Wedding

Privacy Files ·

2023/05/15

Since 2000, there have been more than two million marriages every year in the United States. In fact, the average cost of a wedding in America is approximately $25,000. But what about the privacy cost? Planning a wedding often involves communicating with ten or more vendors. From photographers and caterers to musicians and cake bakeries, wedding planning requires providing your personal contact information to total strangers. On top of this, attending bridal expos can result in sharing your personal

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00:49:43

Confessions of a Corporate Spy

Privacy Files ·

2023/05/11

To learn more about our guest Robert Kerbeck and to buy the book RUSE: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/ To those in the world of corporate espionage, Robert Kerbeck is known as the best corporate spy there ever was. He perfected the art of social engineering, or "rusing" as Robert likes to call it, to gain access to sensitive internal information from some of the largest companies in the world. Robert took "live an interesting life" to the next level. For most, making millions of

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