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“Paul Ashley (Anonyome Labs) joins us to talk about how to improve our online privacy & identity through pseudonyms for our usernames, mobile/cell numbers, emails, credit cards, etc. of our daily online interactions.”
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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons PodcastControlling Your Digital IDIn the real world, we present different aspects of ourselves in different environments: home, work, family, friends, school, etc. Why can't we do this in the virtual world, as well? While marketers love to identify us with unique identifiers so they can track us mercilessly, there are tools we can use that will allow us to compartmentalize our digital lives just like we can in the real world. Today we'll discuss the notion of decentralized identity with Dr. Paul Ashley, CTO of Anonyome Labs who runs the MySudo service.
Interview Notes
MySudo: https://anonyome.com/individuals/mysudo/
Anonyome Labs: https://a...2025-02-031h 09
Privacy FilesThe Last 10 Years of PrivacyPrivacy advice has changed quite a bit over the last decade.
In this episode of Privacy Files, Colin from the Anonyome Labs Security and Compliance team returns to the show to discuss how privacy has evolved.
As a foundation for the discussion, we review an article published ten years ago on the Art of Manliness website titled Going Undercover: How to Protect Your Privacy Online.
As usual, we address a wide variety of privacy-related topics. From passwords and 2FA to public WiFi and the dangers of Big Tech, privacy in 2024 looks a lot...2024-11-021h 09
Privacy FilesSurvival and PrivacyFrom disaster planning to wilderness survival to personal safety, they all share one common theme: the people who engage in these activities value privacy.
In this episode of Privacy Files, Kevin Estela talks about how his training in survival and bushcraft have taught him why privacy is so important.
Kevin is one of the preeminent experts on the topic of wilderness survival and bushcraft skills.
He has consulted for the History Channel, written more than 100 articles and spent nearly two years as host of the Fieldcraft Survival podcast.
Kevin is also...2024-10-3148 min
Privacy FilesPrivacy by DesignThe recent revelation by UnitedHealth Group that the ransomware attack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare exposed the sensitive data of more than 100 million customers is once again bringing scrutiny to how companies manage personal information.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to seasoned privacy professional, Saima Fancy.
Saima is a Senior Privacy Specialist at Ontario Health in Canada.
During the interview, she explains how her approach to "privacy by design" involves working at the intersection of engineering, law and policy, and cybersecurity.
Saima says that one of the challenges...2024-10-2636 min
Privacy FilesThe Pavel Durov ArrestThe arrest of Telegram Co-Founder and CEO Pavel Durov in France has shocked many around the world.
Privacy advocates are wondering if this event signals a change in how Western governments will start treating encrypted communications apps.
If corporate executives can be held criminally accountable for crimes committed and/or organized on their apps, how far does this go? Who might be next?
In this episode of Privacy Files, we formed a panel to discuss the significance of Durov's arrest and what the future might hold personal privacy. In the interest of seeking...2024-10-1954 min
Privacy FilesFormer FBI Agent on Fighting Organized CrimeFrom cybercrime to fraud, the industry of organized crime is big business. Globally, it's measured in the trillions of dollars.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to a former FBI agent who spent his entire career working to put organized criminals behind bars.
Inspired by his father's 38-year career with the NYPD, Ken Strange helped the American government combat terrorism, the cartels and global fraud.
He summed up his heroic adventures in the book A Cop's Son: One G-Man's Fight Against Jihad, Global Fraud and the Cartels.
Ken's career...2024-10-1150 min
Privacy FilesCreating a Safer and More Secure InternetCreating a safer and more secure internet involves a proactive effort on the part of three main actors: corporations, individuals and governments.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to someone who is playing a key role in facilitating forward progress with two of those actors: corporations and individuals.
Paige Hanson is the Co-Founder at SecureLabs, a company that helps organizations negotiate the difficult landscape of governance, risk and compliance (GRC).
She also regularly speaks on the topics of identity theft and cyber safety.
In this interview, Paige talks about...2024-10-0540 min
Privacy FilesSecurity is All About the DataOne of the goals of this podcast is to help people better understand their risk exposure when it comes to their digital footprint.
Back in January of this year, JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management CEO Mary Erdoes took the stage at Davos and revealed that JPMorgan Chase & Co. is subjected to 45 billion hacking attempts every single day. And perhaps more disturbing is that number is double what it was in 2023.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Purandar Das, the CEO and Founder of Sotero, a company on a mission to help organizations protect...2024-09-2635 min
GRC AcademyDigital Identity Wallets: How They Work and What Big Tech Is HidingThrow away your plastic driver's license - digital IDs have entered the chat!In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Paul Ashley, the CTO of Anonyome Labs.Paul explains how widespread online surveillance is, the evolution of digital identity from centralized to decentralized models, how digital wallets work, and what big tech doesn't want you to know!Here are a few highlights from this episode:Big tech's surveillance economyEvolution of digital identityDecentralized IdentityGlobal adoption of digital ID wallets - including in the USA!I had no idea this was happening. More...2024-09-1725 min
Privacy FilesPeople Want to Steal Your MoneyProbably to no one's surprise, there are lots of people out there who want to steal others' money--yours, mine and that of companies.
What's helpful is understanding what to look out for to avoid becoming the victim and what you can do to make yourself a less likely target.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Greg Taylor, a certified fraud examiner and author of the book People Want to Steal Your Money.
Greg is the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Corporate Audit Partners.
In this...2024-09-1342 min
Privacy FilesFighting Payment FraudFraud is big business. We're talking well over $10 billion annually in the United States alone.
And the role that online fraud is playing is growing rapidly.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center, Americans have lost $1.6 billion from January to May of 2024. That's nearly $300 million more than from this same period of time in 2023.
For businesses to excel in the digital space, they must implement robust fraud prevention measures that build consumer trust.
And given the prevalence of high-profile data breaches these days, consumer trust is...2024-08-2933 min
Privacy FilesThe Data Your Photos LeakToday, there are more mobile phones in existence than people on earth. That's billions and billions of personal electronic devices of which virtually all likely include at least one camera.
Thirty years ago, taking pictures was an involved process that included dropping off film at a processing lab, where you could pick up the developed photos a few days later.
Nowadays, snapping a picture doesn't cost anything and the reward is instantaneous.
However, this modern convenience comes with a little-known tradeoff: Exchangeable Image File Format data, or EXIF data.
In this...2024-08-2436 min
The President's Daily BriefPDB Situation Report: Iran Hacks the Trump Campaign & Tehran's Internal StrugglesIn this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
We start with a closer look at the recent hack on Donald Trump's Presidential campaign, with Iran as the prime suspect. Author Brandon Weichert joins us to shed more light on the hacking scheme and Iran's efforts to attack the US in cyberspace.
Then, as tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran, we’ll explore what’s happening inside Iran. We’ll be joined by Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, the political director for the Organization of Iranian-American Communities and an Iranian expat, to gain deeper insights.
To lis...2024-08-171h 02
Privacy FilesThe Privacy ProblemEvery so often it's helpful to get back to the basics when it comes to protecting individual privacy.
In light of the recent major data breach, potentially exposing the social security numbers of every American, we're revisiting the core elements of the "privacy problem."
In this episode of Privacy Files, we speak with entrepreneur and software developer Bert Hubert. Bert has a decorated 30-plus-year career working in a variety of industries including: cybersecurity, telecommunications, intelligence and security services, DNA research, and global navigation satellite systems.
Bert has even dabbled in a bit of...2024-08-1642 min
SaaS FuelDr. Paul Ashley - Unlocking the Power of Simultaneous Leading and FollowingIn this episode of SaaS Fuel, we are joined by Dr. Paul Ashley, the CTO of Anonyome Labs. Together, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy, security, and identity in the digital world. Dr. Ashley shares insights into technology development by various organizations, including their close involvement in about six different groups. The discussion delves into the European Union's legislative push for decentralized identity, the advantages of being involved in developing standards early, the nuances of decentralized identity, and the transition from individual privacy to enterprise. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives o...2024-08-1349 min
Privacy FilesMental Privacy with Dr. Nita FarahanySince launching this podcast, we've covered a wide variety of privacy issues. But one topic we haven't addressed is the concept of "mental privacy."
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Dr. Nita Farahany about how advancements in neurotechnology are threatening to infringe on cognitive liberty.
Dr. Farahany is a professor of law and philosophy at Duke University and the author of the book The Battle for your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.
With the rise of consumer wearables like watches, headphones and smart...2024-08-1041 min
Unspoken SecurityWhat is Decentralized Identity?In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash sits down with Paul Ashley, Chief Technology Officer at Anonyome Labs, to explore the intricacies of decentralized identity. Paul explains how decentralized identity offers stronger security and better privacy compared to traditional centralized and federated identity systems. He emphasizes the role of identity wallets, which store user identities and verifiable credentials, ensuring users maintain control over their personal information.Paul dives into the historical evolution from centralized identity systems in the 1990s to the current decentralized models. He highlights the limitations and privacy concerns associated with federated identity...2024-08-051h 01
Privacy FilesSecrets Management and Personal DataIn this episode of Privacy Files we explore a cybersecurity topic that is so obscure that according to our guest, 9 out of every 10 security professionals don't even know they're supposed to be managing it.
If you've never heard about "secrets", you're not alone. We hope this interview sheds light on an extremely critical aspect of cybersecurity that can mean the difference between keeping your personal data safe and losing it to another breach.
Brian Vallelunga is the CEO and Founder of Doppler, a company on a mission to protect consumers' sensitive personal information by securing...2024-07-2931 min
Privacy FilesStarting Your Privacy JourneyThe first step in someone's privacy journey is simply understanding the problem in the first place.
Every time you share your personal information with companies, whether online or offline, that data often times ends up in the hands of third parties.
In this episode we sit down with Jo, a member of Anonyome Labs' product team, to discuss Reclaim, Anonyome's newest product.
Reclaim helps you identify companies that have your personal data, including those that have been breached. Then it empowers you to delete your personal information, thus reducing your digital exhaust.
2024-07-1736 min
Privacy FilesNonprofits and CybersecurityThere are approximately two million nonprofit organizations operating in the United States alone, accounting for one out of every ten private-sector workers.
It's an industry that's literally measured in the trillions of dollars.
Yet when it comes to business operations, due to shoestring budgets, many nonprofits run their entire operations using software like Google Workspace or similar low-cost (or free) tools. And they typically don't employ any IT staff. This leaves nonprofits extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks.
In fact, according to Microsoft's 2021 Digital Defense Report, nonprofit organizations have become the second most-targeted sector by...2024-06-2636 min
Privacy FilesCrypto ScamsCryptocurrency has made many people very wealthy. There are more than 88,000 millionaires who got rich through crypto investing. In fact, there are even 17 "crypto billionaires."
But for every person who makes it big in the world of cryptocurrency, there are many times more who either never grow their investment or who lose money.
In this episode of Privacy Files, Brian Tillman returns to the studio to help Rich make sense of the extremely complex environment of cryptocurrency.
Brian runs through some examples of cryptocurrency scams with the goal of pinpointing the red flags...2024-06-0847 min
Watchman Privacy107 - MySudo: VoIP with Privacy FocusGabriel speaks with Paul Ashley of Anonyome Labs: creators of the VoIP service MySudo. The service is essential for privacy users: it allows you to have up to nine legitimate phone numbers organized in a handy app that is zero-knowledge encrypted. Guest Links → https://mysudo.com/ → https://twitter.com/MySudoApp Referenced → Michael Bazzell’s phone privacy guide: https://inteltechniques.com/book7a.html WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Yes: I offer consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS...2024-06-0754 min
Privacy FilesSecurities FraudAccording to the United States Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023 alone. In that same year, Americans were defrauded $4.6 billion via investment scams.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Val Harkless, a government contractor who assists with fraud and analysis for the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Enforcement. She works tirelessly to uncover a variety of crimes, including insider trading, pump and dumps, Ponzi schemes, unregistered soliciting entities, and cryptocurrency investment fraud.
Val provides insight into how she investigates potential fraud cases, including going back to her...2024-05-3037 min
Privacy FilesReusable Digital IdentityIn the United States, fraud and identity theft together result in tens of billions of dollars in losses annually.
Contributing to this growing problem is the continued use of usernames and passwords stored in giant, centralized databases owned by large companies. These databases are often the target of hacking attacks. And this stolen data finds its way into marketplaces on the dark web.
The good news is, there's a better way and it's being put to the test now.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we welcome back Anonyome Labs CTO, Dr. Paul...2024-05-1754 min
Privacy FilesThe Practice of Privacy LawWhen it comes to data privacy, the legal and regulatory environment is changing faster than ever.
While in the United States, no federal privacy law exists, there's a growing sentiment from those who are watching closely that things are about to change.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to privacy law attorney Alan Chapell. Alan is the Founder of Chapell & Associates, a legal consulting firm that helps digital media companies navigate the challenges associated with regulations, public policy and the overall marketplace as it relates to privacy.
From serving as Chief...2024-05-0437 min
Privacy FilesRomantic AI Chatbots and PrivacyEver since the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the news.
AI is bringing a level of realism and human-like behavior to technology that just two years ago would have been considered unthinkable.
But AI is also introducing new data privacy concerns.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we examine the rising phenomenon of romantic AI chatbots and what these applications are doing with your personal data.
Colin from Anonyome Lab's Security & Compliance team joined Rich to discuss the findings of the Mozilla Foundation's review of 11...2024-05-0150 min
Privacy FilesThe Cybersecurity ParadoxOn this show, we have talked quite a bit about the red hot cybersecurity industry. Companies can't fill open positions fast enough.
Globally, cybersecurity spending exceeds $200 billion.
But there's a small problem. You might call it a cybersecurity paradox.
Despite companies spending more than ever on cybersecurity, companies are also losing data more than ever.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Richard Hollis, a 35-year veteran of the cybersecurity industry.
Richard works at Risk Crew, a London-based cyber risk management consulting firm that strengthens companies' cybersecurity...2024-04-2044 min
Privacy FilesDeepfakes, AI and Accounting FraudThe rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing great promise to the world in the form of increased productivity and a better quality of life.
However, as with any new technology, there are people who look to leverage it for nefarious purposes.
Deepfakes are seemingly everywhere now. And while some are being used for humor or general entertainment, many deepfakes are being used to inflict harm.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we welcome Anonyome Labs CFO Naomi Rule to the studio to discuss the challenges facing corporate accounting and finance teams...2024-04-1244 min
Privacy FilesDecentralizing the WebWeb3, or Web 3.0, is a new vision for the World Wide Web where the user is in control. While Web3 has been called many things, there's no doubt that its architecture enables for the democratization of the web.
The key concepts of Web3 include decentralization, blockchain technologies and token-based economies.
While the pervasiveness of fraud in cryptocurrency has tarnished the image of Web3, decentralization continues to be the greatest promise emanating from the emerging technologies of this new paradigm.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Daniel Harris, the Founder and...2024-04-0933 min
Privacy FilesCybersecurity vs. GRCWith large data breaches making headline news nearly every week, cybersecurity is a hot topic.
Recently, AT&T discovered the personal information of more than 70 million current and former customers being sold on the Dark Web.
Compounding this is the fact that it takes on average nearly seven months for a corporate security and compliance team to even identity that a data breach occurred in the first place.
With the average cost of a data breach in the United States hitting $10 million per incident, companies are spending more than ever to defend against...2024-04-0436 min
Privacy FilesPig Butchering ScamsAccording to a recent study at the University of Texas at Austin, from January 2020 to February 2024, people lost more than $75 billion around the world to the scam of pig butchering.
Named after the practice of farmers fattening hogs before slaughter, victims are lured into fake crypto investments. Once victims send enough funds, the scammers disappear. Hence, the pig is slaughtered.
Victims routinely lose hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. And each story often begins as an online romance.
In this episode of Privacy Files we speak to Troy, a private investigator...2024-03-2941 min
Privacy FilesTrue Crime: Scammed Out of $50,000In 2023, Americans lost more than $10 billion to fraud. This is the largest annual loss in US history.
In terms of dollars lost, investment scams emptied consumers' bank accounts more than any other scam at $4.6 billion.
But a close second was imposter scams at $2.7 billion.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we look at the tragic story of former New York Times journalist Charlotte Cowles.
On Halloween of 2023, Charlotte became the victim of a very elaborate imposter scam that cost her $50,000 USD.
This is one of those stories that highlights...2024-03-2657 min
Privacy FilesCybersecurity GirlThe demand for cybersecurity professionals is strong. Job vacancies in the industry grew from one million in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2021.
And because of this shortfall in talent, companies are struggling to keep up with the latest in modern threat awareness, including phishing, social engineering, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and financial fraud.
Many corporate security and compliance teams feel that their company's apps, data, devices, infrastructure, and people are vulnerable.
While the number of job vacancies remained steady at 3.5 million in 2023, one thing is very evident. Companies are struggling to find qualified cybersecurity professionals.2024-03-2040 min
Privacy FilesSearch Engines and PrivacyIn 2015, Dr. Robert Epstein, a psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, made world news.
Dr. Epstein was one of the authors of a groundbreaking study that found that Google's search ranking algorithm could influence how people vote.
Even more shocking, according to Dr. Epstein, "We estimate, based on win margins in national elections around the world, that Google could determine the outcome of upwards of 25 percent of all national elections."
And just exactly how could Google do this? By simply changing the order of positive and negative stories appearing...2024-03-1438 min
Privacy FilesFinancial CrimesIn 2023, it is estimated that $3.1 trillion in illicit funds moved through the global financial system. Financial crimes can take many forms.
Money laundering accounted for trillions of dollars supporting a wide range of crimes, including $346.7 billion in human trafficking, $782.9 billion in drug trafficking activity, and $11.5 billion in terrorist financing.
In 2023, fraud scams and bank fraud schemes reached $485.6 billion in total losses.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we welcome back Tom Chavez, a private investigator and CEO at Dark Horse Intelligence in California.
Tom is a veteran in investigating financial crimes...2024-03-0859 min
Privacy FilesInvestigating FraudAccording to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023. This is a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.
Some of the most common scams include investment scams, imposter scams, bank transfer scams and cryptocurrency scams.
"Digital tools are making it easier than ever to target hard-working
Americans,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Fraud is more prevalent today than ever thanks to advances in technology that give bad actors access to powerful tools for perpetrating crimes.
In...2024-03-0243 min
Privacy FilesEmployment ScamsThe rise of remote work has led to the rise of a wild phenomenon: the overemployed.
While it is difficult to know exactly how many people juggle multiple full-time jobs simultaneously, it is evident the trend is more common than most realize. 79% of remote workers say they have been overemployed within the past year
In fact, on Reddit, there is a subreddit called "r/overemployed" with nearly 300,000 community members. There the overemployed discuss successes and failures, and provide tips for how to fool bosses.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we examine employment...2024-02-241h 17
Privacy FilesCyber GovernanceModern organizations face continuous threats from bad actors that put systems, data and people at great risk. This is why it's critical for companies to adopt solid cyber governance strategies.
Cyber governance, or cybersecurity governance, is a holistic approach to mitigating business risks. Via risk management and security awareness, companies develop cybersecurity plans designed to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats and cyberattacks.
Overall, a good cyber governance program will closely align with its company's business objectives.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to someone who has been driving technology...2024-02-0835 min
Privacy FilesTrue Crime: Dating AppsIf you have ever spent some time on dating apps, you most likely have encountered fake profiles. And with recent improvements in AI, there's a good chance some of those fake profiles aren't even using pictures of real people.
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported some form of a romance scam, with total reported losses reaching $1.3 billion, equating to a median loss of $4,400.
The goal of most romance scams is to steal your money or your identity...or sometimes both.
What are the most common payment methods scammers...2024-02-031h 07
Privacy FilesPermissions ManagementWhether it's at work or at home, everything we do online is based on permissions. If you have the proper credentials, you can obtain access.
When permissions management breaks down or a threat actor manages to gain unauthorized access, the situation can deteriorate very quickly.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Jake Moshenko. Jake is an authorization pioneer who is the Co-Founder and CEO of AuthZed, the company commercializing SpiceDB, the industry-leading cloud-native permissions database.
After working in engineering roles at Amazon and Google, Jake turned to entrepreneurship and founded...2024-01-2835 min
The Paramify Podcast#16 - Exploring The Fatal Funnel of Sales with Reade KingToday we had the honor to sit down with Reade King, a seasoned professional whose dynamic career spans over 15 years, including roles in the Department of Defense, and the Utah Army National Guard, and is now involved in the fast-paced world of SaaS startups. Reade brings a unique blend of strategic relationship-building and resilience honed in high-pressure environments to his current role in Sales Development at Anonyome Labs, Inc.
In our conversation, we talk about everything from the "color of money" to fixing trucks. Perhaps the most interesting concept we discuss is the concept of the "Fatal...2024-01-2652 minThe Paramify Podcast#16 - Exploring The Fatal Funnel of Sales with Reade KingToday we had the honor to sit down with Reade King, a seasoned professional whose dynamic career spans over 15 years, including roles in the Department of Defense, and the Utah Army National Guard, and is now involved in the fast-paced world of SaaS startups. Reade brings a unique blend of strategic relationship-building and resilience honed in high-pressure environments to his current role in Sales Development at Anonyome Labs, Inc.
In our conversation, we talk about everything from the "color of money" to fixing trucks. Perhaps the most interesting concept we discuss is the concept of the "Fatal...2024-01-2652 min
Privacy FilesThe Legal Landscape of Internet PrivacyIn this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Cindy Cohn, an American civil liberties attorney and the Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
In 2018, Forbes named Cindy one of America's Top 50 Women in Tech.
Cindy's passion for internet law spans decades and has put her in the middle of landmark legal cases involving privacy, censorship and the Fourth Amendment.
We begin the episode by discussing Cindy's lead role in the case of Bernstein vs. Department of Justice, challenging the United States' export restrictions on cryptography.
Today, written software...2024-01-2042 min
Privacy FilesTrue Crime: Cyber KidnappingHappy New Year!
In this first Privacy Files episode of 2024, we kick off a new true crime series...with a privacy angle.
We examine the disturbing crime of cyber kidnapping.
According to the FBI, scammers have been perpetrating variations of cyber kidnapping for at least 20 years.
Sometimes called "virtual kidnapping," cyber kidnapping is an extortion scheme where scammers contact a person, claiming they kidnapped a relative and demand money to be wired in exchange for a safe release.
Although nobody is actually physically kidnapped, many people have fallen victim...2024-01-1343 min
Privacy FilesEliminating Digital ExhaustQuick Note: This is the last episode of 2023. We will be back the second week of January 2024 with exciting new changes and many more fascinating guests. Thank you to everyone who has supported Privacy Files over the past year. You have given us encouragement to continue our mission to help the world take back control over its personal information. Have a great holiday season and see you in 2024!
When it comes to the topic of privacy, there are a few terms that are often freely used that may not always be well understood. Terms like digital footprint...2023-12-2354 min
Privacy FilesMusings of a Privacy Tech InnovatorThe mission to give people back control over their personal data is far from an easy one. Fortunately for society, there are a few mavericks around the world who are sacrificing sleep for the protection of individual privacy.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to JB Benjamin, a privacy tech innovator who is reshaping the digital landscape. JB runs three separate technology companies, all with a common theme of combating continuous surveillance.
We cover a wide-range of topics. From cryptocurrency and crypto wallets, to encryption technologies and the blockchain, to cryptography...and of...2023-12-1658 min
Privacy FilesVerifying IdentityThere are many good people around the world who are working long hours to make data privacy and security second nature.
Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag, is one of these leaders whose passion begins with focusing on the human side of business. Author of the book Loyal: A Leader's Guide to Winning Customer and Employee Loyalty, Aaron shows you why it's important to provide superior customer service and how to get there.
So what's the connection to identity verification and personal privacy? As a seasoned cybersecurity professional (spending nearly 15 years at Microsoft), Aaron says that...2023-11-2847 min
Privacy FilesCars and PrivacySpecial Note: This is the 50th episode of Privacy Files. Thank you to all for your continued support of our mission to make the topic of privacy approachable for everyone. 2024 will be even better!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Privacy Files, we look at the rise of the Software-Defined Vehicle and how this evolution in automobiles is putting your privacy at risk.
A Software-Defined Vehicle is any vehicle that manages its operations, adds functionality, and enables new features primarily or entirely through software.
Software-Defined Vehicles are the foundation of...2023-11-1754 min
Privacy FilesPrivacy Talk - Utah Pinners ConferenceThe 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 Pinners Conference & Expo in the Greater Salt Lake City Area.
Pinners is a...2023-11-121h 30
Privacy FilesDNA and PrivacyTens 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 privacy have been in the news.2023-10-3159 min
Privacy FilesPrivacy Tips from a MySudo Power UserOne 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 compartmentalizing one's digital life to the next level.
On this podcast, we talk...2023-10-2144 min
Privacy FilesPrivacy as a Business ModelPrivacy 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 the public take back control over its personally identifiable information (PII).
For...2023-10-1642 min
Privacy FilesConfessions of a Former Intelligence OfficerThere 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 Army Intelligence Officer who once served as an interrogator.
For years he interviewed detainees and in...2023-09-2056 min
Privacy FilesPersonally Identifiable Information (PII)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 the stolen wallet, the ensuing investigation and eventual recovery is interesting in...2023-09-1549 min
Privacy FilesDigital IdentityTo 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 information (PII)? What if companies no longer needed to store PII, thus...2023-09-0250 min
Privacy FilesProtective IntelligenceTo 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 Protective Intelligence, a subset of Executive Protection. In...2023-08-0955 min
Privacy FilesThe Snowden Leaks: 10 years laterIt'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 take a hard look at about a year's worth of leaks. Starting from June 6, 2013 (when it all started) and ending on May 31, 2014, we...2023-07-241h 25
Privacy FilesNFL Super Bowl Winner on Athlete PrivacyPrivacy 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 impacting today's professional athlete such as financial fraud and...2023-07-141h 20
Privacy FilesDark Web CrimesIn 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 at the struggle to balance anonymity with accountability. Many people...2023-06-3047 min
Privacy FilesScam Call Centers with Celebrity YouTuber KitbogaWatch 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 scam is the tech support scam.
The criminal world of call-center-based tech support scams is...2023-06-221h 00
Privacy FilesThe Biggest Data Breach EverYou 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 average person's online activity and location 747 times every single day.
In this episode of Privacy...2023-06-1454 min
Privacy FilesDark Web CultureWhen 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, Florida.
During his law enforcement career, Evan worked in the field conducting criminal...2023-06-081h 01
Privacy FilesDark Web 101The 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 digital world where hitmen sell their services for...2023-06-031h 11
Privacy FilesCollege Life and PrivacyThere 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 exposures college students face when it comes to protecting their personal data.
To...2023-05-271h 03
Privacy FilesPrivacy Talk - Utah Bridal & Wedding Expo***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 some insightful feedback from people about their views on privacy, safety and security. Thank you for...2023-05-2546 min
Privacy FilesConfessions of an InfluencerGlobally, 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 tracking down content creators, including Kim Kardashian being robbed at gunpoint inside her Paris...2023-05-201h 22
Privacy FilesMy Not-So-Private Big Fat Greek WeddingSince 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 phone number and email address with dozens of vendors as part of the selection process for each facet of your...2023-05-1547 min
Privacy FilesConfessions of a Corporate SpyTo 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 dollars as a corporate spy would...2023-05-1149 min
Privacy FilesVPNs: What you need to knowThe Virtual Private Network (VPN) business is hot. What was once the domain of the corporate world is now a ubiquitous phenomenon. Today there are 1.5 billion VPN users worldwide--making this a nearly $50 billion global market.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we take a hard look at the world of VPNs. What's driving the growth in VPN adoption? Who's using VPNs, for what and why? Are all VPNs the same? What about free VPN services? Are all VPNs truly private?
93% of organizations employ a VPN but still less than 40% of Americans say they use one.2023-05-061h 01
Privacy FilesPassword SecurityWorld Password Day is May 4, 2023. And with 80% of hacking-related breaches being linked to passwords, this Intel-conceived annual event, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of strong passwords and fight back against bad actors. It's a great reminder to take inventory of your accounts and reassess all login credentials--especially financial accounts. Take an extra hard look at account passwords for checking, savings, credit cards, peer-to-peer payment apps and investments.
If there are accounts you haven't used in a while, consider whether it's worth keeping them open. The more password-protected accounts you hold, the greater your...2023-05-0354 min
Privacy FilesOSINT: Who's watching you?Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has been receiving a lot of press lately. There is so much data freely accessible online today that many experts say spy agencies like the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) should focus their research efforts on OSINT sources first, long before employing covert techniques like wiretapping or reading an adversary's mail.
In other words, OSINT isn't just about stalkers and other bad actors using publicly-available information on you to do you harm. Today, OSINT is used by corporations and governments to track people and even predict the future.2023-04-251h 07
Privacy FilesDecentralized Identity and Data PrivacyImagine a future where YOU own your data and not Big Tech. Imagine a future where you control what personal information you share, with whom and for how long.
Decentralized identity offers this future and the technology and standards are being developed today.
When available, decentralized identity will put an end to the practice of giant corporations storing your sensitive personal data--only for a hacker to come along and breach that database, exposing you to identity theft and financial fraud.
In this episode of Privacy Files, Rich and Sarah welcome Dr. Paul Ashley...2023-04-201h 00
Privacy FilesVirtual Cards for Financial PrivacyIdentity theft is big business for bad actors. In 2021, there were nearly 1.7 million reports of identity theft in the United States, translating into $56 billion in losses.
Credit card fraud is the second leading form of identity theft with nearly 400,000 cases being reported in the United States in 2021.
In 2023, worldwide payment card fraud losses are expected to exceed $35 billion.
In fact, global payment card losses from fraud are expected to total nearly $400 billion over the next ten years, with almost half of that amount occurring in the United States.
With 65% (approximately 151 Americans...2023-04-171h 07
Privacy FilesIncome Taxes and Data PrivacyEach year in the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) processes approximately 160 million individual tax returns. Personal income taxes in America is anything but a simple process. In fact, there are literally more than 800 forms and schedules available to accommodate a wide variety of income reporting scenarios.
But with approximately 92% of all tax returns in the United States being filed electronically, just how safe is your personal data?
To kick off the episode, we cover a little news, looking at how one Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Secretary proposed mandating a GPS tracking...2023-04-1244 min
Privacy FilesInside the Mind of a Private InvestigatorIn the United States, there are nearly 40,000 private detectives and investigators. Jobs for private detectives and investigators are expected to grow 13% through 2030.
Globally, the private investigation services market stands at $18.2 billion USD in 2022. In fact, private investigation services account for 20% of the entire global security services market.
So what's responsible for the growing demand for private detectives and investigators? One word: Fraud.
A rapid explosion in fraud across industry verticals, from data theft to financial fraud, is keeping private detectives and investigators very busy.
But why is fraudulent activity rising so...2023-04-051h 07
The Future of IdentityPaul Ashley: Will Consumers Pay for an Identity Product?Today’s guest is Paul Ashley, CTO and co-CEO of Anonyome Labs. Paul starts by talking about how the erosion of privacy online and the rise of data brokers and surveillance capitalism led them to create their IDtech product MySudo. MySudo is a privacy application that allows users to create secure digital profiles, or personas, with unique disposable phone numbers, emails, credit cards, and other identifiers to use across the internet.With hundreds of thousands of users, MySudo has defied conventional wisdom that consumers won’t pay for identity services, making it among a handful of successful, sust...2023-03-2851 min
Privacy FilesSmart Devices and Privacy - Part 2In this episode of Privacy Files, we wrap up our two-part series on Smart Devices and Privacy.
We highlight another handful of popular smart devices and discuss the privacy and security implications of employing them in your home. From baby monitors and security systems (including Ring doorbell cameras) to smart cars and digital assistants, we give you the pros and cons and how to better protect yourself.
Then we step back a bit to look at the smart home as a whole. What's the common theme? If a device is connected to the internet, your...2023-03-241h 11
Privacy FilesSmart Devices and Privacy - Part 1Today, smart devices are practically everywhere. In fact, there are now 15.14 billion internet-connected devices worldwide. That number is expected to double by 2030.
In 2020, the number of Inernet-of-Things (IoT) devices surpassed the number of non-IoT devices. And there's no looking back. Worldwide, 127 devices are connected to the internet every second of the day. And by 2025, it is estimated that 152,200 devices will be connecting to the internet every minute.
Smart devices bring lots of convenience to our hectic and complicated lives. But is that convenience worth the increased risk to your privacy?
In this episode...2023-03-211h 00
Privacy FilesSpy Balloons and Surveillance TechnologyIn this spellbinding episode of Privacy Files, Rich and Sarah peel the layers off of the Chinese Spy Balloon incident that occurred over the United States from January 28 to February 4 2023. While this incident may have been an attempt by the Chinese government to gather intelligence from American military installations, there are further concerns that the technology included in the balloon's payload could have been used to surveil American citizens.
According to the U.S. State Department, the spy balloon was likely capable of listening in on Americans’ communications and pinpointing the location of those conversing on the gr...2023-03-151h 09
Privacy FilesOnline Gaming and PrivacyThe video game industry is the largest category within the entertainment industry, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue annually. Estimates put the video game industry at five to ten times the box office revenue of the movie industry.
More than half of Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z play video games. In fact, an astonishing 81% of Gen Z plays video games.
But just exactly how private is gaming?
According to one former FBI agent, in 2019, there were approximately 1,000 swatting cases in the United States. Although swatting is a federal crime...2023-03-1352 min
Privacy FilesTeens and Online SafetyIn this episode of Privacy Files, Rich and Sarah observe Teen Tech Week by addressing some of the safety issues teenagers encounter while navigating the online world. The discussion was enhanced by welcoming a guest, the mother of a teenage daughter, to provide insight into the growing issues teens face online.
Teens spend hours and hours on their mobile devices every single day. However, when they encounter a risky situation online, only 1 out of every 4 times do they actually inform a parent about it.
Further online stats for teens include:
9% of teens have experienced...2023-03-0740 min
Privacy FilesCybersecurity and Remote WorkNearly 1.2% of all emails sent are malicious in nature. That's approximately 3.4 billion phishing emails sent every single day.
In this episode of Privacy Files, we examine how the increase in remote work is raising the risk level for data breaches at companies around the world.
One growing threat is zero-click exploits. These are cyber attacks that don't even require the victim to click a link. This type of threat usually comes in the form of an image sent via a text.
In fact, Samsung just released a feature called Message Guard. Currently being...2023-03-0332 min
Privacy FilesTikTok and Privacy - Part 2In Part 2 of our two-part series on TikTok and Privacy, we start off by looking at the mental health effects of being on the short-form video app. From feeding users a constant stream of harmful content to shaming people about their body image, TikTok has come under tremendous heat from critics around the world.
While TikTok's community guidelines state that bullying and other forms of harassment are violations, only content moderators in the Beijing office are allowed to ban accounts. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stating that there has been a 60% increase in high...2023-02-2852 min
Privacy FilesTikTok and Privacy - Part 1More than 1.5 billion people use TikTok worldwide. Nearly one-third of the world's internet users are on the ultra popular short-form video hosting app. In 2022, TikTok was the most downloaded app on earth.
But what is TikTok doing with all of this user data? Is it really just a harmless app for watching silly dancing videos? Or is there more to the story?
In Part 1 of this 2-part Privacy Files series on TikTok and privacy, we review the origin story of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. Did you know before there was TikTok, there was a headline...2023-02-2447 min
Privacy FilesSocial Engineering Attacks - From Phishing to PretextingIn 2022, social engineering was the #1 type of cyber attack, with an average cost of $4.1 million per incident. It's so common that in the last six months, even Uber and Reddit were victims.
Data breaches that occurred in 2022 where social engineering was the attack vector took on average 270 days to identity and contain--201 days to identity the breach and 69 days to contain them.
When it comes to social engineering attacks, it's all about the human element. In fact, 90% of cyber attacks against organizations target people instead of IT and cybersecurity defenses. Why? Cause the human is...2023-02-1645 min
Privacy FilesOnline Dating and Privacy: A Valentine's Day SpecialOver 40 million Americans use dating apps. Globally, that number is more than 300 million. While many find success leveraging dating apps to find love, it's not always a positive experience. In fact, 46% of Americans say dating sites and apps are "not too safe" or "not at all safe." Of female dating app users ages 18-34, 60% said someone continue to contact them after they said they were not interested, and nearly one in five said someone had threatened to physically harm them.
In this episode of Privacy Files, Rich and Sarah celebrate Valentine's Day by discussing the topic of...2023-02-131h 02
Privacy FilesHow to protect your privacy with MySudoIn this episode of Privacy Files, Rich and Sarah dive deep into the world of MySudo, the world's only all-in-one privacy app. And Bundy, Anonyome Labs' Head of User Support, joins the discussion from his office on the Gold Coast of Australia. As one of the original employees at Anonyome, Bundy brings an immense wealth of knowledge about the inner workings of MySudo.
Before breaking down how MySudo protects personal data, Rich and Sarah discuss the recent news about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) slapping a $1.5 million fine on GoodRx, an online price comparison site for prescription...2023-02-1033 min
Privacy FilesChatGPT and PrivacyChatGPT is the hottest topic in technology. It's impossible to comb through the daily news and not bump into another story about this artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Yes, we admit, it's a really cool piece of technology. But what about the privacy implications?
In this episode of Privacy Files, Brian Tillman (Mr. Metaverse) makes another special appearance on the podcast to discuss with Rich the privacy concerns surrounding ChatGPT.
We talk about ChatGPT's origins and Microsoft's investment in the parent company, OpenAI.
As the discussion shifts toward the privacy angle, Rich talks about...2023-02-0743 min
Privacy FilesExposing Pegasus: The Global Spyware ScandalPeople often say, "I have nothing to hide." Hence, they're not concerned about a government monitoring their personal communications. For those who hold this view, this episode might make you rethink your position.
In this episode of Privacy Files, Rich and Sarah review the new 2-part PBS documentary Global Spyware Scandal: Exposing Pegasus.
This documentary is an earth-shattering story about governments using advanced technology to surveil politicians, heads of state, royal family members, journalists, activists and human rights defenders. As one person put it, “a spy service for tyrants.”
Pegasus is spyware developed by t...2023-02-0235 min
Privacy FilesHealthcare Privacy: Is your medical data secure?In this latest episode of Privacy Files, Rich and Sarah take on their most ambitious investigation thus far.
From wearable technology and DNA analysis for ancestry research, to at-home blood tests and scheduling doctors' visits online, people now freely share more of their medical information than at any other time in human history. And along with the rise in the use of technology to analyze the details of our intimate medical history comes the increase in opportunities for abuse of that sensitive data.
While the topic of healthcare privacy is impossible to fully unpack in...2023-02-0143 min
Privacy FilesCelebrating Data Privacy WeekIn this episode of Privacy Files, Rich and Sarah celebrate Data Privacy Week. Running January 22-28, 2023, this annual event, sponsored by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, is designed to raise awareness about online privacy. The mission is two-fold: help individuals understand that they have the power to manage their data and educate organizations on why it's important to respect their users' data.
We kicked off the episode by covering the recent T-Mobile data breach where a hacker compromised the data of 37 million customers. This is the eighth time T-Mobile has been hacked since 2018.
Data Privacy Week...2023-01-2531 min
Privacy FilesSurveillance Capitalism Part 2: Our review of The Social DilemmaIn this episode, Rich and Sarah tackle Part 2 of their deep dive into the mysterious and manipulative world of surveillance capitalism by reviewing perhaps the most well-known documentary on the subject: The Social Dilemma. It's a shocking look into how Big Tech attempts to manipulate and influence us--all told through the words of Silicon Valley tech experts.
To enhance the discussion, Maddie and Chrysoula join Rich and Sarah in studio to provide a Gen Z perspective on the documentary and topic. And it's truly an amazingly unique perspective considering both have never known a world without the...2023-01-2435 min
Privacy FilesSurveillance Capitalism Part 1: Our review of a landmark documentaryIn this episode, Sarah returns to the podcast to help Rich dive deep into a review of VPRO's landmark documentary: Shoshana Zuboff on surveillance capitalism.
Surveillance capitalism is the core of the business model for today's Big Tech companies like Google and Facebook. It's not about your email address, phone number or social security. Surveillance capitalism is all about collecting voluminous amounts of rich, behavioral data on platform users to develop models that predict future behavior. These predictions can in turn be sold to advertisers that are looking to reach niche markets. Predictive models developed by Google...2023-01-2031 min
Privacy FilesIs the metaverse a privacy nightmare?We're hearing a lot about the metaverse these days. So far, the technology seems more hype than anything. Even though market adoption is low, it's evident privacy will be an even larger concern in this emerging world than today's "flat" internet.
In this episode of Privacy Files, Brian Tillman (Mr. Metaverse) fills in for Sarah to provide his perspective on the overarching privacy concerns in this immersive virtual world.
With Mark Zuckerberg and Meta leading the industry in developing metaverse technology with Horizon Worlds, and given Zuckerberg's poor track record on data privacy, it's only...2023-01-1832 min
Privacy FilesHow we're adapting to our digital lives being trackedSpecial guest appearance by Anonyome Labs' UX designer Brian Tillman.
80% of people surveyed value their data privacy more than keeping social media platforms free to use. Yet, 72% aren’t willing to pay to protect their privacy.
To know where you're going, you must know where you've been.
In this episode of Privacy Files, Sarah and Rich examine how variables such as generational cohort membership and individual life experiences shape how people view privacy and their approach to protecting personal information.
Are people altering their personal behaviors to achieve greater privacy? Or is...2023-01-0636 min
Privacy FilesProtect your privacy without being extreme75% of Americans want to live more privately, but just don't know where to begin.
In our third episode of Privacy Files, Sarah and Rich present some simple ways to live your digital life a little more privately without being extreme. In other words, there are some easy changes you can make today to protect your personal information without turning the effort into a full-time job.
Did you know a SIM-based cell phone number can reveal almost as much about you (if not more) as a social security number? By sharing your personal cell number with...2022-12-2729 min
Privacy FilesWhat does privacy mean?In this episode, Sarah and Rich address the reality for those living their lives online: The definition of privacy depends on who you talk to.
We tackle the often nebulous term of "privacy" from the perspective of what we like to call a "normie." Touching on many hot-button issues in the privacy space, we cover the big issues like smart devices, smartphone tracking, social media usage and online advertising. By explaining the risk exposures, we make it easy for you to decide what's important to you.
This is another primer episode to get you warmed...2022-12-2729 min
Privacy FilesWhy create a privacy podcast?In this first episode of Privacy Files, co-hosts Sarah and Rich lay the foundation for what this podcast is about. We provide you with an overview of the most common data privacy issues affecting society today and give you a sneak peek into upcoming episodes.
Our podcast is about making privacy approachable for everyone. It's not about extreme privacy. You won't hear any talk about "how to disappear online." The topics we discuss on Privacy Files are intended for a wide audience of people who are just like us. We like living our lives online but we...2022-12-2721 min
Creating Zeal PodcastData Ownership and Privacy with Nick ClowardHost Adam Cuppy sits down with Nick Cloward from Anonyome Labs and they chat about all things data ownership and privacy. What data are you putting out there as a user and what data are you holding on to as a tech company?Featured LinksFind Nick on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/nclowardFind Anonyome Labs on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/AnonyomeLabsOnline at: https://anonyome.com/ and https://mysudo.com/Other Opportunities to Connect:Weekly streams at Zeal's Twitch StreamWeekly front-end tips at Amy's Selfteach.me Youtube ChannelReach out...2020-06-1729 min