DIY Cyber Guy
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★ - 10 ratingsDIY Cyber Guy is for anyone that wants to keep hackers out of their computers. The DIY Cyber Guy, David W. Schropfer, interviews with the world's leading cyber security experts to give you easy-to-understand tips, tactics and tools to protect your invaluable data, and your irreplaceable reputation online.
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#63 - New Concerns About Two-Factor Authentication
January 15, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes - 49 MBShould phone reps be Identity Investivators? Can all reps be trusted to keep hackers out of your accounts? In this episode learn about new, goverment ID-based methods that will keep your accounts safe with our guest expert, Aaron Painter (@aaronpa) CEO of Nametag, Inc.
#62 - Ransomware Hits The Brakes At Ferrari - Protect Your Network Now
March 30, 2023 22:28 - 20 minutes - 38.8 MBHackers speed off with Ferrari data in a #ransomware attack. See how to stop an attack before it happens, with Greg Edwards, CEO @Canauri
#61 - How to Make Sure that Your IT Provider Is Not A Ransomware Target
March 08, 2023 00:26 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MBIf you use a managed service provider (MSP) to manage your company's IT needs, learn how to hold these businesses accountable for keeping your services, and your data, secure from hackers. With Yaniv Bar-Dayan, CEO of @vulcancyber
#60 - How Lessons Learned by Large Companies Can Help YOU Keep Your Cloud Data Secure
February 15, 2023 19:11 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBUber just had another data breach. Learn from their mistakes, and the mistakes of other larege corporations, to find out how to keep your data safe and secure, even if you store it in the cloud. Our guest is cybersecurity expert and CEO of Dig Security, Dan Benjamin.
#59 - Effects of Twitter's Massive Data Breach (And What You Can Do)
December 13, 2022 16:21 - 25 minutes - 47.7 MBHackers are using the recent Twitter breach, combined with the other 4,100 data breaches in 2022, to steal identities. Learn about new systems like #DSPM to mitigate your company's sprawling data. With Flow Security CEO, Jonathan Roizin.
#58 - Samsung Customer Data Hacked - What You Need To Do
October 21, 2022 01:59 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBHackers stole Samsung's customer data from a US-based facility. Were you affected? What sis Samsung disclose? What should you do? With guest Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4.
#57 - Hackers are Using Personal Smartphones and Emails as a Backdoor Into Your Employer
September 08, 2022 23:21 - 25 minutes - 47.7 MBPhishing attacks have evolved. Hackers have found new ways to use private messaging apps, personal email accounts, and personal smartphones to attack- not just you - but your employer. Keep your job, and get a FREE voucher for SlashNext, by listening to this episode.
#56 - The Best Cybersecurity Defense (And It’s Not Found In Technology)
August 29, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MBWhy do you wear a seatbelt? Is it because of protection, or the penalty for not doing it? Adopt the culture of cybersecurity for both of these reasons. Hear why from our guest, cybersecurity researcher and author, Kai Roer.
#55 - Update Apple Devices Now
August 25, 2022 18:25 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBSerious vulnerabilities have just been patched in Apple products. If you own an Apple iPhone, iPad, or Macbook, listen to this episode to find out what happened, and what to do.
#54 - Developing a Digital Vision in Education
August 22, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 65.2 MBPreparing students for success in a digital world requires educators, administrators and parents to, directly and indirectly, educate students. With digital education expert Al Kingsley.
#53 - Cybersecurity and the Future of Education
July 01, 2022 01:32 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MBWhat is the future of education, and how does cybersecurity impact Education differently? How can student data be used to help predict the future success of a student, and how can universities keep student information private in the world of sophisticated cyber-attacks? Our guest is Dr. Punya Mishra, Associate Dean of Scholarship & Innovation and Professor in the Division of Educational Leadership & Innovation in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. You can lea...
#52 - New Privacy Law for People Who Live in Connecticut, and Any Company That Serves Them
May 24, 2022 05:55 - 6 minutes - 12.7 MBIf you are a customer in Connecticut, you should to understand this. But if you sell to any customers in Connecticut, you NEED to understand this.
#51 - How Hackers Can Steal Your Cryptocurrency from Your Mobile Phone
May 20, 2022 01:35 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBNew report from Trend Micro details how hackers steal your money and your passwords. Learn how to stop them.
#50 - You Are On The Front Lines Of A Cyber War, And It Just Escalated
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBRansomware has become a mature industry, and it is waging war on vulnerable companies with cash in the bank. Find out what you can do, with cybersecurity expert and @CybriUSA CEO, Konstantine Zuckerman.
#49 - How To Detect Data Tampering
June 10, 2021 00:32 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBRansomware is increasing, and it is the worst form of data tampering. Find out new ways to understand, detect, and prevent data tampering before it impacts your home or your office.
#48 - Five Steps to Landing Your First Cybersecurity Job
April 20, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 29.4 MBExperienced developer and educator Bobby Davis, Jr. simplifies the process of landing your first cybersecurity job in 5 simple steps.
#47 - How SMB's Can Be More Productive and Resilient Using the Cloud
April 06, 2021 13:43 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBLearn how your small or medium-size business can be more productive and resilient using the cloud.
#46 - How to Get Your First Cloud-Security Certification
March 29, 2021 04:01 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MBLearn how to Get your first cloud-security certification to start your career in Cybersecurity!
#45 - How to Get a Job in Cybersecurity
March 26, 2021 19:56 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MBLearn how to get a job in cybersecurity from cybersecurity head-hunter Martin Burnett.
#44 - How to Make a Cybersecurity Game Plan in 15 Minutes
March 22, 2021 19:32 - 35 minutes - 66.2 MBYou open your laptop, and find that you have been locked out by ransomware. Do you have a plan? If not, learn how to make one in as little as 15 minutes.
#43 - What is The Little Bird in Your Macbook?
March 01, 2021 14:08 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBA new Malware package named Silver Sparrow is infecting *all* Macbooks, not just the new 'M1 Chip' Macbooks. Find out more on episode 43 of @DIYcyberguy with Intelligence Analyst Brian Donohue from the security firm Red Canary.
#42 - The Hack, Non-Hack, at Clubhouse
February 26, 2021 15:18 - 23 minutes - 44.4 MBThe reported Clubhouse app 'hack' was not a hack at all. Find out why they were banned in China.
#41 - How To Easily Secure Your Wordpress Site
January 14, 2021 20:18 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBWordPress sites can be easily exploited by hackers. If you own one of the 455M WordPress sites worldwide, find out how to protect your site on this episode of @DIYcyberguy.
#40 - New Ways Hackers are Attacking Online Shopping Sites - How to Easily Stay Safe
December 21, 2020 20:05 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBDon't let hackers steal your credit card information. Find out the latest hacker traps, and how to avoid them while shopping online with Cyber Threat Expert Steve Ginty.
#39 – Computerized Voting Machines are Safe and Secure. Period.
October 27, 2020 18:57 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBThe computers that we use to count votes in America are safe and secure. Hear why from cyber-warfare expert Jonathan Couch.
38 - Easily Secure Your Data Like the Professionals
October 22, 2020 23:57 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBBacking up your data is critical, whether you are running a business or running a household. In this episode, find out how to get help - who to call and what to ask, with cybersecurity expert Mohit Tiwari, CEO of Symmetry Systems.
#38 - Easily Secure Your Data Like the Professionals
October 22, 2020 23:57 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBBacking up your data is critical, whether you are running a business or running a household. In this episode, find out how to get help - who to call and what to ask, with cybersecurity expert Mohit Tiwari, CEO of Symmetry Systems.
#37 - Text-Message Security Codes No Longer "Good Enough"
October 19, 2020 21:10 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBUnderstand the problem with a security code through a text message, and what to do about it.
#36 - Abandoned Apps: The Back Door To Your Mobile Phone
September 29, 2020 15:24 - 27 minutes - 51.5 MBYou probably have apps on your phone that are no longer being patched for security vulnerabilities. These abandoned apps put you at risk. Find out what to do on episode #36 of @DIYcyberguy with cybersecurity expert Joe Carson, author of Cybersecurity for Dummies.
#35 – Do You Have Surveillance Malware On Your Smartphone?
September 08, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBWhat is 'surveillance-ware?' Why is it bad, and how do you remove it from your smartphone? Find out on this episode of DIY Cyber Guy.
#34 – Like Problem Solving? Try a Little Coding
April 21, 2020 01:12 - 16 minutes - 31.4 MBSoftware development sounds daunting, but taking the first step to learning how to code is easier than you think. Find out how on this episode of @DIYcyberguy
#33 - Hackers Exploiting Covid19 - Keep Your Business Protected
April 16, 2020 03:19 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MBHackers have never been more depraved - attacking hospitals and labs that are fighting Covid19. Learn valuable tips on how protect your home or your business with Konstantine Zuckerman, CEO of Cybri.
#32 - Deep Fakes - Protect Yourself and Your Kids
November 15, 2019 07:06 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBImages of you and your kids can be manipulated and exploited - how to remove these images from the internet.
#31 - What You Need to Know About Access To Your Private Network Cameras
November 01, 2019 17:38 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MBMore than 500 police departments across the USA have partnered with Ring Doorbell (an Amazon Company) to create a new kind of widespread surveillance system. What you need to know, and what to do about it.
#30 - Serious Issue with New Macbook OS 'Catalina'
October 14, 2019 16:14 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBOver 200 apps are breaking in the new mac operating system, 'Catalina.' Easiest fix: simply do NOT upgrade to Catalina until the problem is solved.
#29 - iPhone Users May NOT Want to Upgrade to iOS 13
September 20, 2019 16:43 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MBIf you share reminders and to-do lists in the iPhone app called 'Reminders,' there are two important reasons why you may *not* want to upgrade to the new iOS13, yet. Also, an update on iOS13 security issues.
#28 - The 'Common Sense Media' of Digital Literacy
April 05, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBFinally, the beginning of a set of standards for the digital age that is as easy to use as “Common Sense Media.” The DQ Institute this week launched the DQ Global Standards Report 2019 which is the world’s first attempt to define a global standard for digital literacy, skills and readiness across the education and technology sectors. With Digital Citizenship Expert David Ryan Polgar.
#27 - How Teens are Digitally Targeted, and What To Do About It, with Denise DeRosa
February 22, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 35.4 MBRecently a letter signed by 50 psychologists was sent to the American Psychological Association (APA) accusing psychologists working at tech companies of using “hidden manipulation techniques” and asks the APA to take an ethical stand on behalf of kids. Is this malicious intent on the part of tech giants, or is it just a design that worked too well? Here to talk about this today is Denise Lisi DeRosa, an online safety consultant, speaker and the Founder of Cyber Sensible.
#26 - How Small Companies Prevent Cyber Attacks
February 19, 2019 00:13 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBCan you imagine having to tell your customers that the product they bought from you is gone? Their account is gone? Their data is gone? Would your business survive? Exactly that happened to a a company called VFEmail this week. How can you make sure your small business - or your home - is doing the basics to prevent critical loss? Our guest is cybersecurity expert Dr. Dale Meyerrose, President of the The MeyerRose Group.
#25 - Stealing your Credit Card at the Gas Pump
November 08, 2018 15:18 - 24 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode, we tell you about the rise of a new kind of credit card skimmer that can steal your credit card number at the gas pump. But this is different in two ways: it is inside the pump so you cannot see it, and the stolen cards are retrieved via Bluetooth which is easier for the thief. This hack is spreading fast because the clock is ticking on the hackers. Our guest is cybersecurity expert Scott Schober.
#24 - Advising Russia and China on Blockchain
October 19, 2018 01:32 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the worldwide impact of blockchain from the perspective of a person who advises governments – George Goognin. George is a Board Member of the Mile Unity Foundation, which educates governments and enterprises on how to apply blockchain technologies. George is the co-founder of peer to peer loan system Karma, and he is vice chairman of the Russian Parliament Blockchain Experts Chamber. He is *not* a Russian government official, be he is an advisor to the governme...
#23 - Why You are Vulnerable to the Hack That Exposed the DNC
August 15, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MBSpear phishing. It's when a hacker crafts an email or social media post designed to get you to click a link or open an attachment. And it is the most prevalent threat to both business and personal computers today. According to the FBI, it is also the method that hackers used to create the infamous hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 Presidential election. Find out what you can do about this and other threats with my guest, John Czupak- President and CEO of Thre...
#22 - The Reddit Hack - What You Need to Do Right Now
August 09, 2018 08:00 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MBAnother major hack is in the news; this time it is Reddit. If you have a username and password on Reddit, even if you have been using a pseudonym, listen to this episode for tips and tactics to keep yourself safe online.
#21 -What You Need to Know Before You Test Your DNA
August 07, 2018 08:00 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MBDo you want to find our more about your family history by doing a DNA test, or maybe you want to give a DNA test as a gift? You need to know which testing companies protect your DNA data (and which do not)! Our special guest is Jules Polonetsky, CEO of the Future of Privacy Forum.
#20 - When is a Coin NOT a Coin? Avoiding ICO Pitfalls
August 03, 2018 17:38 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBWhat's The Difference Between Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings? The answer may surprise you. Listen to Blockchain compliance expert Diana Adachi before turning your money into ether!
#19 - Blockchain - What Everyone Must Know
July 19, 2018 02:09 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBBlockchain could have as great an impact on communication and culture as the Internet itself. Find out why, and what you need to know about blockchain, with technology expert Ari Zoldan.
#18 - Avoiding The Hacks That Kill Companies Like Yours
July 16, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBDid you know that 60% of small businesses that get hacked go out of business in less than 6 months? It's true, and it's avoidable. Listen to expert tips from cybersecurity guru Peter Clay.
#17 - Why Blockchain Is Safe, But Cryptocurrencies Are Not
July 12, 2018 23:12 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBThe most vulnerable part of cryptocurrency is blockchain, its the individual's private key. How do you protect yours, and how do you keep hackers from staling your funds? Listen to this episode for expert advice from blockchain expert Dr. Serhii Yelchenko.
#16 - How to Avoid Electronics that Spy on You
June 21, 2018 16:14 - 44 minutes - 83.7 MBThis week on DIY Cyber Guy, my guest is cybersecurity and privacy expert Dr. Chris Pierson. We look at a recent Amazon Dot vulnerability that sent out 16-second recordings of conversations in people’s homes. Also, hackers figure out how to easily use an expired hotel room key to actually make a master key - we will tell you how to check to make sure your hotel is safe before you check in.
#15 Ransomware Successfully Attacking Cities
May 30, 2018 17:56 - 31 minutes - 58.9 MBRansomware. It is the virus that actually makes money for the attacker. At first, it was randomly deployed, just like the nuisance viruses of the past, indiscriminately finding victims through phishing and spoofed websites. But the game is changing, as the Georgia cities of Atlanta and Savanna found out the hard way. Special Guest, Cybersecurity expert and Mile2 Cybersecurity Trainer, Michael Kaplan.