The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update.

Dec 10 2024 231 ep. 21 mins 56
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Into year five 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 solves the Mystery of the Missing Stoli for the Week Ending December 10th., 2024

Dec 10 2024 16 mins  
Episode 220 This week we solve a mystery that has may have more impact this holiday season than you could imagine, and what you can do to stop the same thing happening to you.A Chinese hacking campaign targets telecoms globally, proving that no phone call is truly safe.The FCC takes a hard stance on telecom cybersecurity, warning companies: fix those flaws or face hefty penalties.G

Episode 219.5 Deep dive into The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update moves into Low Earth Orbit for the Week Ending December 3rd., 2024

Dec 05 2024 14 mins  
Deep dive into The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update moves into Low Earth Orbit for the Week Ending December 3rd., 2024: Your FAQs Answered 1. What is the FTC doing to protect my location data? The FTC has taken action against companies like Gravy Analytics and Venntel selling sensitive location data without user consent. This data, often gathered from smartphones, was being us

⁠EP 219 The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update moves into Low Earth Orbit for the Week Ending December 3rd., 2024

Dec 03 2024 16 mins  
EP219 For this update, yes we are up again. We start off on terra firma, but we definitely end up in the clouds.A double whammy from the FTC who just put the brakes on companies selling your location data—because privacy should come first, (even if you’re just visiting a coffee shop.) and then suddenly notices that your smart devices might not be as 'smart' as you thought—esp

Episode 218.5 Deep Dive: The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update serves up some Pi for the Week Ending November 26th., 2024

Nov 28 2024 17 mins  
FAQ: 1. What measures are US senators proposing to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare? A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024. This act mandates healthcare organizations adopt basic cybersecurity standards like multi-factor authentication (MFA), improved coordination between the Department of Health and Human Serv

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update serves up some Pi for the Week Ending November 26th., 2024

Nov 26 2024 18 mins  
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

Episode 217.5 Deep Dive The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update puts it on a map for the Week Ending November 19th., 2024

Nov 21 2024 13 mins  
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

The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update puts it on a map for the Week Ending November 19th., 2024

Nov 19 2024 15 mins  
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 i

Episode 216.5 Deep Dive. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update and an Alarming Outfit for the Week Ending November 12th., 2024

Nov 14 2024 17 mins  
The team discusses the week's IT Privacy and Security Update and offers a different perspective. Enjoy!

An Alarming IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending November 12th., 2024

Nov 12 2024 16 mins  
Episode 216 In 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

EP215.5 Baguettes and the IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending November 5th., 2024

Nov 07 2024 11 mins  
For Episode two one five and a half our couple does a deep dive into this week's topics. Enjoy!