Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRestoring Trust in Elections
We here in the US like to believe that we’re the gold standard for democracy. And yet, in recent years, much of the electorate has lost faith in the …
2 years, 1 month ago
Using Email Aliases
Your online account credentials have two parts: a user name and a password. Today, most online providers force you to use your email address for your…
2 years, 1 month ago
Smart City Blues
City governments are relying more and more on a vast network of sensors to tell them what’s going on: stop light cameras, gunshot detectors, air qual…
2 years, 1 month ago
Best & Worst Gifts for 2023
The holiday gift-giving season is upon us – and therefore it’s time for my annual guide on the best and worst gifts for your loved ones, at least in …
2 years, 2 months ago
Smartphone Spyware
Today there is a thriving market for legal, for-profit smartphone spyware (aka mercenary spyware). Companies like the NSO Group are free to create an…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Rise of Cellular IoT
Connecting all our stuff to the internet – making devices “smart” – brings with it a lot of risks. Besides the more obvious cybersecurity vulnerabili…
2 years, 2 months ago
Reclaiming the Internet
What happened to the internet? It had so much promise. Social media and search results are full of stuff we never wanted to see. Surveillance capital…
2 years, 2 months ago
It’s Time to Try Proton
Email is old and was never built for security and privacy. Thankfully there are several modern secure email services. My personal favorite is Proton …
2 years, 2 months ago
What’s Your Threat Model?
There are several privacy-focused services available today. And the products we use have a dizzying array of privacy and security settings. How do yo…
2 years, 3 months ago
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is national Cybersecurity Awareness Month here in the US. One of the four key themes this year is Recognizing and Reporting Phishing. We just…
2 years, 3 months ago