SH75: Stay Safe and Secure Online: The Top Cybersecurity Risks to Be Mindful Of
In this episode of the Standard Humans podcast, we're going to take you on a wild ride through the top cybersecurity risks you need to be aware of. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, we're going to show you all the ways hackers can ruin your day (and your bank account). Whether you're a business owner, remote worker, or just someone who spends time online, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to stay safe and secure in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the most common cybersecurity risks out there.
This episode specifically covers how to think about your threat model, credential stuffing hacks, and why you do actually need to update your software. Including detailed explanations on how the attacks work and steps you can take to protect yourself. Next episode will get into spear phishing, ransomware, and keeping your financial cards and accounts secure.
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Show Notes
The most common types of hacking on the internet - NordVPN Article
Every Step to Simple Online Security - Comprehensive step-by-step guide to digital security from the Wirecutter
Go Incognito: A Guide to Security, Privacy, & Anonymity - Comprehensive video series on how you’re tracked online, how your information is shared, all the techniques required to take back your digital privacy, how you can properly secure all of our data, prevent identity theft and hacks, and how to get as close to anonymous as you possibly can.
Choose your Security Profile - Wired guide
The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data by Kevin Mitnick
SH73: Cicero's Arguments for the Existence of God
Permanent Record: The Edward Snowden Biography
Government Surveillance: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Ransomware: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
5 Common Methods Hackers Use to Break Into Your Bank Account
Taking down a ransomware hacker - It’s not just hackers in other countries, they’re in Canada too
This is Edward Snowden's Advice to John Oliver for an Unhackable Password - TIME Article
Nate Bargatze: Hello World - Prime Video Comedy Special
WikiHow - Random button is the die next to the search bar
Additional Resources
Password Managers
The Best Password Managers - Wirecutter Article
Most Secure Password Management Explained | Go Incognito 3.4
The 5 BEST Password Managers for Security - More hardcore
2FA Apps
The Best Two-Factor Authentication App - Wirecutter Article
Two Factor Authentication Explained | Go Incognito 3.5 - Techlore Video
Aegis (Android)
Raivo OTP (iOS)
Hardware 2FA
The Best Security Key for Multi-Factor Authentication - Wirecutter Article
VPNs
The Best VPN Service - Wirecutter Article
Techlore VPN Toolkit - List of VPNs and their features
Antivirus
You Don’t Need to Buy Antivirus Software - Wirecutter Article
File Backup
How to Back Up Your Computer - Wirecutter Article
Backblaze - Automatic and unlimited cloud backup service
Securing your Social Media
Simple Online Security for Social Media Accounts - Wirecutter Article
Delete Your Old Accounts (If You Can) - Wirecutter Article
Ad Blocking
Our Favorite Ad Blockers and Browser Extensions to Protect Privacy - Wirecutter Article
Secure Communication
Best Privacy Email Accounts & Clients - Privacytools.io list
Protonmail - Email
Tutanota - Email
Secure & Encrypted Messengers - Privacytools.io list
Signal - Instant Messaging
Secure Online Search
Ransomware
No More Ransom - Tool that can decrypt some types of ransomware
FBI’s Ransomware Page - “The FBI does not support paying a ransom in response to a ransomware attack. Paying a ransom doesn’t guarantee you or your organization will get any data back. It also encourages perpetrators to target more victims and offers an incentive for others to get involved in this type of illegal activity.”
Taking down a ransomware hacker - CBC story about a ransomware hacker in Gatineau and the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history.