SH76: Stay Safe and Secure Online (Part 2): Spear Phishing, Ransomware, and Financial Attacks

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 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

Guide to Privacy Tool Options


SH75: Stay Safe and Secure Online: The Top Cybersecurity Risks to Be Mindful Of

Hackers Make the First-Ever Ransomware for Smart Thermostats

I used a flip phone for 30 days - Matt D’Avella YouTube video

Why VPNs are a WASTE of Your Money (usually…)

The VPN You Use Probably Sucks - Here's Why.

Tor As Fast As Possible

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

Phishing attacks are SCARY easy to do!! (let me show you!)

I created malware with Python (it's SCARY easy!!)

Example Ransomware note

No More Ransom - Tool that can decrypt some types of ransomware

Privacy - A virtual credit card tool to shop privately and securely

Borrowell - Credit tracker that tells you whenever your credit changes

Additional Resources

Password Managers

2FA Apps

Hardware 2FA

VPNs

Antivirus

File Backup

Securing your Social Media

Ad Blocking

Secure Communication

Secure Online Search

Ransomware

  • What to Do If You're Infected by 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.