Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

Updated: 16 Dec 2024 • 407 episodes
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A Podcast on Computer Security & Privacy for Non-Techies

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16 Dec 2024 • EN

Best of 2024!

I've had some truly amazing interviews this past year. For your listening enjoyment, I've curated a set of clips from some of the best shows, creating a sampler platter of stellar audio content from some amazing guests! If you've never listened to my podcast, this will give you a taste of what you're missing! If you're

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09 Dec 2024 • EN

Deleting Your Data

Have you ever searched for your personal information online? There are dozens of "people search sites" out there, but a simple Google search can also find information about you, too. Behind the scenes, there are hundreds if not thousands of data brokers who are scouring the web constantly for your info creating dossier

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02 Dec 2024 • EN

Letters from the Mailbag

It's been too long since I've dipped into the listener mailbag, so today I'm going to answer a small selection of your questions on the air! Topics include privacy-respecting baby monitors, the "IoT network" on some Orbi routers, why you can't really use a computer monitor as a "dumb" TV, and whether browser privacy pl

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25 Nov 2024 • EN

Privacy is Power

Privacy has been defined in many ways. The right to tell your story your own way. The right to have control over your personal information. The right to be left alone. There's a reason we have T-shirts that say "dance like no one is watching". We censor ourselves when we're being watched. But if knowledge is power, the

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Holiday shopping season is here! And today I'll give you the highlights of my annual Best & Worst Gift Guide for 2024, with regard to privacy and security. The worst offenders may not surprise you, though some have actually gotten worse since just last year. And I have a few new suggestions for people on your nice list

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Device manufacturers are breathing new life into old mundane products by connecting them to the internet, giving us the ability to monitor and control them from anywhere. However, this connection to the cloud works both ways. Not only do device makers now have unprecedented access to our usage and personal information,

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