Welcome to Simple Cyber Defense, the podcast where we break down complex cybersecurity topics into easy-to-understand language. Today, we're talking about a change that's quietly reshaping the internet, one age gate at a time.

In this episode we discuss the data breach of 23andMe and the recent bankruptcy that they announced. What might happen to your data and what should you do next?

In this episode, we explore Firefox’s new Terms of Service and its impact on your online privacy. We break down the cybersecurity risks, from anonymized data vulnerabilities to the lack of clear opt-out options, while offering practical tips to protect your information.

Intro:Subterranean Howl by ELPHNT (c) copyright 2019 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEK32QlJe0Dy4nXxelXrww

In this episode we talk about how car insurance maybe tracking you and how some EV cars may have some serious insecurities.

Intro:

Subterranean Howl by ELPHNT © copyright 2019

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEK32QlJe0Dy4nXxelXrww

Links:

Is Your Insurance Tracking You?

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/allstate-car-insurer-sued-for-tracking-drivers-without-permission/

Pwn2Own Automotive 2025

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2025/1/21/pwn2own-automotive-2025-day-one-results

Episode Highlights: Major Cyber Attacks of 2024

Join us as we dive into the most significant cyber attacks of 2024 and explore the lessons they hold for safeguarding our digital future.

Topics we cover:

• The Internet Archive breach and its DDoS aftermath
• A surprising hiccup with the CrowdStrike Falcon update
• Insights into a massive data leak impacting the United States
• The escalating ransomware crisis targeting critical infrastructure
• Regulatory actions and geopolitical responses to cyber threats
• A closer look at state-sponsored attacks

Tune in to better understand these pivotal incidents and how we can strengthen our defenses.

Simple Cyber Defense Interview with Sarah Dickerson In this episode Sarah and I discuss the link between Cyber Security and Mental Health. How does mental health effect people's ability to resist social engineering. Tips on what you can do to reduce your risk and more. Links:

Suicide Prevention - https://afsp.orgMore about Mental Health - https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm Support US: Donations - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5CQQ8SM63EB8Q Join our Community: https://simplecyberdefense.com/community Intro: Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise

We look into the LastPass Breach from August 2022 and their announcement in December 2022. What should you do now that your Password vault is in the hands of cyber criminals?

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Intro:

Film Glitch by Snowflake (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/56350 Ft: reusenoise

Links:

Check your LastPass password iteration level - https://support.lastpass.com/help/how-do-i-change-my-password-iterations-for-lastpass

LastPass Notice of Recent Security Incident - https://blog.lastpass.com/2022/12/notice-of-recent-security-incident/

LastPass reveals just how bad that August breach was. It was bad. - https://mashable.com/article/lastpass-breach-hackers-got-password-data

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