Privacy Files

Privacy 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 different than it did in 2014. We also revisit a recurring theme: why have privacy in the first place? To wrap up the conversation, look at what the future holds for staying private. How much longer will passwords be a thing? Is there a future without phone numbers? Will texting replace email? In all, this is one of those episodes that helps us put the privacy topic into perspective. Links Referenced: https://www.artofmanliness.com/lifestyle/gear/going-undercover-how-to-protect-your-privacy-online/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

From 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 author of the book 101 Sills You Need to Survive in the Woods. We talk about a variety of things related to preparedness and survival--whether in the wilderness, or back at home in the city. Kevin shares a couple of eye-popping stories that underscore why he takes privacy seriously. One story involves a stalker. The other is an important lesson about why it's critical to use social media cautiously. One of the key takeaways from this interview is that privacy is often about safety. And living privately begins with developing a survivalist mindset. To learn more about Kevin Estela: https://www.instagram.com/estelawilded/?hl=en To buy Kevin's book on survival: https://www.amazon.com/101-Skills-Need-Survive-Woods/dp/1624147429&ved=2ahUKEwjo7rrL07eJAxW3LUQIHQp1NxEQFnoECBoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3sA4waHuZn-me1zUQ1O0NQ To learn about the Toa Group: https://www.toagroup.us/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

The 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 privacy professionals face worldwide is the fact that 80% of the world's data is unstructured. She also discusses what's involved in conducting a privacy impact assessment. To wrap up the episode, Saima weighs in on smart device technology, AI and digital footprints, and even offers some advice for people considering a career as a privacy professional. This conversation provides valuable insight on what it takes on the corporate side to protect customers' personal data. Links Referenced: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/24/unitedhealth-change-healthcare-hacked-millions-health-records-ransomware/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

The 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 out a wide variety of viewpoints, the panel is comprised of three generational cohorts: Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z. We use the arrest as a jumping off point to dive into a deeper conversation about what privacy means and why people should care about it in the first place. This discussion is designed to get you to think more critically about the importance privacy plays in our lives and why we should not take it for granted. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

From 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 has taken him to more than 65 countries, resulting in countless lessons about life, culture and staying safe while surrounded by danger. As fascinating as his travels overseas were, his life back home in the United States wasn't too boring either, leading to encounters with Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen and Ray Bradbury. We cover many topics including online romance scams and the risks of sharing too much personal data online. Having employed many Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques himself over the course of his law enforcement career, Ken is all too familiar with the growing problem of digital exhaust. While Ken says the federal government did an excellent job protecting his privacy and personal safety during his career, he admits most people are not so lucky and must take data and identity protection very seriously. This interview will give you a greater appreciation for the difficult job of fighting the increasingly sophisticated modern criminal. To learn more about Ken Strange and to purchase his books: https://kennethstrange.com/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

Creating 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 how a safer and more secure internet requires vigilance by both companies and individuals. While many of the issues she addresses are the usual ones we tackle on the show, Paige presents these challenges in a manner that is easily digestible and impactful for even the most uninitiated. Paige also avoids the typical doom-and-gloom rhetoric and leaves you feeling optimistic about the future internet. To learn more about Paige's company SecureLabs: https://securelabs.ai/ To learn more about Paige: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hello-paige-hanson/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

One 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 their most valuable asset--their data. Purandar has a unique story. He used to help companies collect, monetize and manage massive volumes of personal data. We're talking billions of records every year. Having served as CTO for two of the largest marketing services companies in the world, Purandar witnessed firsthand the extent of security vulnerabilities that exist when it comes to managing customer data. He decided something needed to be done. Now Purandar is dedicating his career to helping companies detect and stop attacks that exfiltrate data in real time. For as Purandar says, "Security is all about the data." To learn more about Sotero: https://www.soterosoft.com/ To learn more about Purandar Das: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purandardas/ Links Referenced: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jpmorgan-faces-45-billion-hacking-163909860.html OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

Probably 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 interview, Greg shares a few of the lessons he's learned from his 20-plus-year career as a forensic accountant. He tells a few stories and discusses why fraud is so prevalent in the corporate world. Greg also reveals a surprise or two along the way. It's a reminder that bad actors always have a motive and are always looking for opportunities. Don't make it easy for them by failing to protect your personal data. To learn more about Greg Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtaylorcfe/ To purchase Greg's book: https://www.amazon.com/PEOPLE-WANT-STEAL-YOUR-MONEY/dp/B0CN2M1SGK OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

Fraud 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 a difficult thing to earn. In fact, according to CFO Magazine, half of all companies not only don't know how many times they've been targeted by payment fraud attempts, but they also don't know how much money that fraud has cost them. But the good news is, companies understand how imperative it is to address fraud. In a recent survey of 2,000 small-to-medium size businesses conducted by KeyBank, payment fraud was the top concern. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Dorota Wróbel, the Chief R&D Officer at G2A, the world's largest digital entertainment marketplace. It's a marketplace where consumers can buy and sell games, and virtually any type of digital product. Dorota talks about how G2A is leading the way in preventing payment fraud, with revenue lost coming in at ten times lower than the industry average. Overall, Dorota attributes G2A's success to making trust and security top priorities. This episode is also a reminder that even though companies are improving their fraud prevention programs, fighting scammers is not just the purview of businesses. Consumers must be proactive as well to mitigate their fraud exposure risk. Defeating bad actors is s team effort. To learn more about G2A: https://www.g2a.com/ Links Referenced: https://www.cfo.com/news/many-companies-clueless-about-payment-fraud-report-claims-AI-deepfakes-tech/723625/ https://apnews.com/article/small-business-fraud-payments-transactions-transfers-ff4f397e4be076216a28f1a75affab7a https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/fbi-says-stopping-online-fraud-and-scams-requires-new-focus OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

Today, 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 episode of Privacy Files, we sit down with Colin, a member of Anonyome Labs' Security and Compliance team, to flesh out the details on EXIF data. EXIF data is fairly straightforward to remove if you know where to look. We talk about the most common metadata found in photos and alert you to perhaps the most sensitive EXIF information: location data. In addition to providing tips for managing EXIF data, we also address the growing problem of bad actors using unique features in photos or videos to find out where people live or where they have recently been. Hopefully, this discussion will bring attention to a seldom-discussed topic, thus arming you with the knowledge needed to live a little more privately and safely. Links Referenced: https://photographylife.com/what-is-exif-data https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exif https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/privacy/what-can-you-tell-from-photo-exif-data-a2386546443/?srsltid=AfmBOoqGzhW2MoCLU0Fo79guFbmG9WPcc5pp5ipYnE5dALSeqAWpBxSI https://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/exif-data-explained https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/04/charted-there-are-more-phones-than-people-in-the-world/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

Every 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 hacking. But after spending three decades working in technology, the one issue that's always on the top of Bert's mind is privacy...or the absence of it. Bert discusses the prevalent surveillance that occurs online, especially by Google. In fact, Bert mentions that even Google employees complain about not being able to escape it. We also talk about how we arrived at this point where engaging in the most basic activities leads to extensive data sharing. And most of the time it occurs without our knowledge. Bert talks about who really runs the internet and why, despite promises to the contrary, we always seem to end up with a centralized model of data collection and management. In the end, Bert cautions us not to focus on how widespread the data privacy problem has become, but to spend more time understanding the downstream consequences of our day-to-day actions. To learn more about Bert Hubert: https://berthub.eu/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

Since 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 rings, and the desire to include in these wearables, sensors that record and decipher brain activity, we are quickly reaching a time where even our thoughts won't be private. Dr. Farahany calls mental privacy humanity's "last bastion of freedom." In this enlightening conversation, we discuss some disturbing scenarios for how neurotechnology can be used. From the micromanagement of employees by companies, to government surveillance, this is an episode that will make you reconsider adopting wearable technology. And as concerning as reading your thoughts might be, keep in mind that it's conceivable this technology could also be used to even alter human consciousness and thus manipulate individual behavior. A very scary topic indeed. To learn more about Dr. Farahany: https://www.nitafarahany.com/ Links Referenced: https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/23/snap-buys-mind-controlled-headband-maker-nextmind/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wearable-brain-devices-will-challenge-our-mental-privacy/ https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-talks-can-you-use-your-brainpower-to-defend-cognitive-liberty https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-03-19/work-employment-jobs-tech-ai-brain https://www.patentlyapple.com/2022/03/apple-has-won-a-patent-for-an-all-new-airpods-related-eye-mask-device-that-promotes-rest-and-jammed-with-biometric-sensors.html https://www.nitafarahany.com/the-battle-for-your-brain OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com Reclaim - Whether you're just beginning your privacy journey, or have been working at it for some time, Reclaim is the perfect tool for assessing the size of your digital footprint and then taking action to reduce it. It's an also an excellent way to see if your personal information was exposed in a data breach. https://mysudo.com/reclaim/

In 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 the world's secrets. In short, Doppler helps companies securely manage, orchestrate and govern secrets at scale using a developer-first, cloud-hosted platform. Every digital product you come into contact with employs secrets to unlock permissions-based access to a company's databases and services. Secrets are the keys to a business' digital kingdom. They literally can unlock all the doors. And while they help organizations manage access to sensitive parts of a company's digital assets, poor secrets management can lead to a catastrophic data breach. While this interview is designed to provide you with a greater appreciation for the work that goes into protecting your data, this conversation might also make you reevaluate how much personal information you share in the future. To learn more about Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vallelungabrian/ To learn more about Doppler: https://www.doppler.com/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

The 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 identity 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. This conversation is a great primer for understanding the gist of the privacy and data protection problem. It's the first place to start for anyone beginning their privacy journey. To learn more about Reclaim: https://mysudo.com/reclaim/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

There 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 cyber criminals, accounting for 31% of all notifications of nation-state attacks against organizational domains (as detected by Microsoft). In this episode of Privacy Files, we speak to Kim Collier, Owner and Principal Consultant at COMO Solutions. Kim helps nonprofits grow funding and improve their cyber defenses. In our conversation, we cover a few examples of cyberattacks on nonprofits, including one food bank that lost one million dollars, and a hospital that was shuttered due to multiple attacks. We also address the top seven reasons why nonprofits must make cybersecurity a top priority. To close out the interview, we offer some tips on what nonprofits can do to better protect themselves against threat actors. To contact Kim at COMO Solutions: cybersecurity@comosolutions.com Links Referenced: https://thenonprofittimes.com/legal/blackbaud-settles-with-sec-for-3m-on-donor-data-breach/ https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2024/01/ftc-says-blackbauds-lax-security-allowed-hacker-steal-sensitive-data-thats-just-beginning-story https://www.statista.com/topics/1390/nonprofit-organizations-in-the-us/#topicOverview https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-nonprofits-are-there-in-the-us/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Cryptocurrency 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 to watch out for. Rich takes a more holistic view by examining the common question of whether or not cryptocurrency is actually a decentralized Ponzi scheme. This is an episode that covers many angles. On the fraud side, we look at a variety of frauds, from pig butchering scams to phishing attacks. Globally, we break down how cryptocurrency actually works to better understand what it actually is. Is cryptocurrency really a currency? Is it an unregistered security? Or, is cryptocurrency just a decentralized Ponzi scheme? Links Referenced: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhyatt/2024/04/02/the-richest-crypto-and-bitcoin-billionaires-in-the-world-2024/?sh=1e04cfab726b https://dfpi.ca.gov/crypto-scams/ https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORdWE_ffirg OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

According to the United States Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $10 billion 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 time working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In all, Val is an extremely seasoned fraud investigator who has seen more than her fair share of scams. It's an enlightening discussion about the many dangers people face daily. It's also a reminder of why it's important to stay vigilant when protecting your personal information and financial assets. And if you're wondering what Val does to unwind from the realities of a stressful job...she sings and plays guitar! You can check out her music here: https://acaciagrace.com/home https://open.spotify.com/artist/47iXlfc6a21sIgHWawJA0D Links Referenced: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/02/nationwide-fraud-losses-top-10-billion-2023-ftc-steps-efforts-protect-public https://www.linkedin.com/in/valehark/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

In 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 Ashley. Dr. Ashley provides an update on the topic of decentralized identity and how companies are using blockchain technology to develop reusable credentials, sometimes referred to as reusable digital identity. So much has happened in the world of decentralized identity since Dr. Ashley last appeared on Privacy Files. Many industries are now exploring ways to implement reusable credentials as a way to reduce fraud and improve the customer experience. From banking and healthcare to insurance and cybersecurity, industry leaders are pioneering the transformation of the way businesses secure information and protect their clients. Dr. Ashley covers many examples of how the concept of reusable credentials can work and proves that the best use case for blockchain technology is not cryptocurrency, but data verification. A future where clunky usernames and passwords are a thing of the past is just around the corner. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

When 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 Privacy Officer for startups to transitioning into a general counsel role for more established organizations, Alan's primary goal is to help companies maximize opportunities while avoiding the major pitfalls. Alan is also the Chief Analyst and Publisher of The Chapell Report, a monthly research report focusing on the most important topics pertaining to digital media and privacy. To learn more about The Chapell Report: https://thisischapell.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/The-Chapell-Report-one-page-description-041821.pdf In this interview, Alan reflects on the significant changes that have taken place over the last twenty years in the digital media industry. We talk about the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is having on digital media and privacy. Alan has consulted in more than 25 bankruptcy cases, including General Motors, Chrysler, Eddie Bauer, Atari and St. Vincent's hospitals. Related to this topic, we discuss a little about the dangers involved with mergers and acquisitions and why it so critical for companies to conduct their due diligence before finalizing any agreements to ensure the company will be compliant with privacy laws and regulations. Alan is also a professional musician and talks about how his career in music inspired him to help the digital media industry raise its game in the privacy arena. To learn more about Alan's music: https://thisischapell.com/ To learn more about Chapell & Associates:k https://chapellassociates.com/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Ever 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 romantic AI chatbots. Each one received Mozilla's notorious warning label "Privacy Not Included." Only one of the chatbot apps confirmed in their privacy policy that they don't share or sell personal data. Half of the chatbots reviewed won't even allow you to delete your personal data. 64% of the apps were not clear about encryption technology and whether or not they employ it. Overall, it's an interesting look into yet another AI-spawned industry where the security of personal data might not be a top priority. Links Referenced: https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/articles/happy-valentines-day-romantic-ai-chatbots-dont-have-your-privacy-at-heart/ https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67012224 https://www.reuters.com/technology/what-happens-when-your-ai-chatbot-stops-loving-you-back-2023-03-18/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkadgm/man-dies-by-suicide-after-talking-with-ai-chatbot-widow-says OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

On 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 defenses through ethical hacking and information security awareness programs. Overall, Richard believes the cybersecurity industry has failed to accomplish its mission, citing how companies around the world are collectively losing on average 20 million personal records ever single day. Over the last five years globally, companies have lost the records of more than 17 billion people. These are staggering numbers. We talk about some of the reasons the cybersecurity industry is failing, including looking at the largest incentive not to protect personal data: the desire to make money from it. Richard brings a very refreshing perspective to the cybersecurity discussion, believing that companies should start viewing this from an individual privacy perspective. To learn more about Richard Hollis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riskexpertrichardhollis/ To learn more about Risk Crew: https://www.riskcrew.com/ Links Referenced: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cybersecurity-spending-increase-idc/645338/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

The 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 in the face of AI advances, real-time deepfakes and harder-to-detect scams. We kick of the conversation with the deepfake CFO story that cost one multinational company more than $25 million. Naomi discusses how thorough processes can help accounting teams thwart the best efforts of sophisticated fraudsters. We look at how corporations can prepare themselves for increasingly more realistic deepfakes. In the latter part of the episode, we talk about how AI can positively impact corporate accounting and finance teams in the near future. With AI technology evolving faster than the legal landscape, it's critical that companies stay abreast of new developments. Otherwise, organizations could be unknowingly sharing sensitive and proprietary information with the world. Links Referenced: https://www.cfo.com/news/deepfake-cfo-hong-kong-25-million-fraud-cyber-crime/706529/ https://www.cfo.com/news/cyber-fraud-2023-survey-trustpair/705928/ https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3250851/everyone-looked-real-multinational-firms-hong-kong-office-loses-hk200-million-after-scammers-stage https://www.cfo.com/spons/the-hidden-hazard-how-fraud-is-impacting-fleets-bottom-line/707818/ https://www.cfo.com/trendline/artificial-intelligence-AI-finance/415/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Web3, 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 CEO of Kendraio, an independent nonprofit research project, building free, open-source software with data privacy and autonomy at its core. For the majority of this interview, we discuss the Kendraio app, a highly customizable, no-code environment to explore how people can interact with technology with more personal control. The Kendraio app's focus is on user-centric design, data portability, privacy, interoperability, and user-configurable interfaces. It's a revolutionary app that gives users control over their data, the process and the interface. We also talk to Daniel about his thoughts on today's battle for individual privacy. To learn more about Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahacouk/ To learn more about Kendraio: https://www.kendra.io/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

With 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 cyber attacks. However, despite this, the number of data breaches happening today has never been higher. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Elvis Moreland, a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer at Blue Cyren. Elvis has an extensive background helping some of the largest companies in the world with their cybersecurity and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) strategies. We talk a lot about the importance of implementing strong GRC frameworks and how cybersecurity tools alone are not enough to protect people, systems and data. With the recent AT&T and Change Healthcare data breaches making the news, we analyze what happened and how these can be prevented in the future. Elvis also talks about the risks of not conducting the proper due diligence during mergers and acquisitions, and how this can significantly increase a company's exposure to a data breach. Overall, Elvis provides great insight into how corporations approach cybersecurity and GRC, and how his decades of experience has impacted the way he handles his own personal data. Links Referenced: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/risk-and-resilience/our-insights/cybersecurity/new-survey-reveals-2-trillion-dollar-market-opportunity-for-cybersecurity-technology-and-service-providers https://www.statista.com/statistics/273550/data-breaches-recorded-in-the-united-states-by-number-of-breaches-and-records-exposed/ https://www.varonis.com/blog/data-breach-statistics https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241863710/att-data-breach-dark-web OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

According 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 who specializes in exposing pig butchering scams. Troy works for the non-profit organization called the Global Anti-Scam Organization. To learn more: https://www.globalantiscam.org/ Troy has his own pig butchering story to tell and it's the reason he got involved in the fight to warn the public about this ruthless criminal activity. This is so much more than just a story about another online scam. It's also about organized crime and human trafficking. Above all, the hope is that this interview helps you better understand a rapidly rising global scam and what to look out for to avoid becoming a victim. Links Referenced: https://time.com/6836703/pig-butchering-scam-victim-loss-money-study-crypto/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

In 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 how anyone can be targeted for fraud and just how susceptible we are in the perfect storm. In past episodes, we have underscored how scams are growing in sophistication, which makes it even more important to understand how they work so you can identify them before it's too late. We also discuss the psychology of imposter scams to better understand why people fall for them, even when there are so many noticeable red flags in the beginning. Finally, this story is another excellent example of why it is so important to minimize your digital footprint so you can reduce your chances of encountering a fraudster in the first place. Links Referenced: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/02/nationwide-fraud-losses-top-10-billion-2023-ftc-steps-efforts-protect-public https://www.thecut.com/article/amazon-scam-call-ftc-arrest-warrants.html OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

The 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. In this episode of Privacy Files, we speak with one of the largest cybersecurity influencers in the world. Caitlin, also known as "Cybersecurity Girl", spends most of her time educating the public about data protection and promoting careers in cybersecurity. She is also a leading advocate for getting more women interested in STEM subjects and ultimately on the cybersecurity career path. We kick off the episode by looking at Caitlin's career and how she got started in cybersecurity. Caitlin got her start at EY and quickly learned the ropes of cybersecurity as she consulted with a wide range of businesses looking to better protect their people, systems and data. Later Caitlin moved to the UK and worked on GDPR and privacy impact infrastructures. Caitlin also discusses how she assisted investment firms during mergers and acquisitions, helping them pinpoint transactional risks related to cybersecurity and data privacy. Before becoming a full-time influencer, Caitlin worked at a major law firm where she helped develop a cybersecurity and data privacy consultancy wing. We also get into how Caitlin stays private as a public figure and she offers some tips for protecting personal data. To learn more about Caitlin: https://cybersecuritygirl.net/ Follow Caitlin: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybersecuritygirl https://www.instagram.com/cybersecurity_girl/ Links Referenced: https://cybersecurityventures.com/jobs/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

In 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 in search results. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to someone who is trying to give the world a more "honest search engine." Kristin Jackson is the Co-Founder and President of Freespoke Search, a search engine designed to provide balanced search results, promote free speech, and protect your privacy. We begin by discussing some of the inherent problems with existing search engine options and how Kristin found herself in the center of the fight against Google. Then we discuss what Freespoke Search is doing to shake up the search engine industry. We also cover Freespoke Search's unique business model and how it differs from the competition. Toward the end of the interview, Kristin talks about how she protects her personal data and offers some advice to the audience for becoming more private. To Learn More about Freespoke Search: https://freespoke.com/privacyfiles To Learn More about Kristin Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-jackson-0539b53/ Links Referenced: https://www.wired.com/2015/08/googles-search-algorithm-steal-presidency/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

In 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. We talk about a variety of financial crimes and what to look out for to better protect yourself from becoming a victim. Surprisingly, check fraud is still alive and well. In addition, Tom touches on mailbox fraud for stealing identities. We also discuss cryptocurrency fraud, one of Tom's passions, and review the problems with P2P payment apps. Tom addresses what he calls "microthefts", or small amounts of money routinely deducted from bank accounts. He even recounts a personal story where a bad actor unsuccessfully attempted to access and withdraw money from his bank account. One of our most fascinating topics is "fraud-as-a-service." There is an entire industry on the Dark Web for fake IDs, stolen credit cards and accounts, and laundering money. We also dive into decentralized identity and reusable credentials for preventing financial fraud in the banking industry. Rich even tells a personal story about how someone recently hacked into his frequent flyer account and stole miles for a plane ticket. And of course, as always, we offer some advice for how you can better protect your personal data. To learn more about Tom Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-chavez-dark-horse-intelligence/ To learn more about Dark Horse Intelligence: https://darkhorseintel.com/ Links Referenced: https://www.nasdaq.com/global-financial-crime-report OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

According 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 this episode of Privacy Files, we speak with Nigel Ramoutar, a professional fraud investigator based in Canada. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelram/ We cover a variety of fraud topics, from gift cards and identity theft to credit cards and organized crime. Nigel is a seasoned professional who knows the ins and outs of the fraud industry and sheds light on several common criminal activities in hopes of helping people avoid becoming a victim. Toward the end of the episode, we talk to Nigel about ways he personally stays private as a professional investigator. Nigel also offers some tips for how you can better safeguard your personal information to stay more private and reduce your chances of falling victim to identity theft. Links Referenced: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/02/nationwide-fraud-losses-top-10-billion-2023-ftc-steps-efforts-protect-public https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/research/identity-theft-credit-card-fraud-statistics/ https://identitytheft.org/statistics/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

The rise of remote work has led to the rise of another wild phenomenon: the overemployed. While it is difficult to estimate 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 scams. Whether it's an employee discreetly working two or more full-time jobs or an unscrupulous actor attempting to scam an innocent job seeker, we lay out the way these cons operate so you can avoid becoming a victim. Links Referenced: https://www.businessinsider.com/overemployed-workers-secret-two-multiple-jobs-salaries-tech-tips-2023-11 https://www.reddit.com/r/overemployed/ https://fortune.com/2023/02/13/overemployed-workers-juggling-full-time-jobs/ https://www.resumebuilder.com/8-in-10-remote-workers-have-been-overemployed-within-the-past-year/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2023/06/01/fake-job-scams-are-becoming-more-common-heres-how-to-protect-yourself/?sh=48edad5518f6 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-scams OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Modern 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 transformation within companies for more than thirty years. Mark Nicholls is Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Information Professionals Group (IPG) in Australia. At IPG, Mark helps companies develop world-class cybersecurity strategies. We cover a variety of topics: from the current challenges facing cybersecurity professionals to best practices for establishing a successful cyber governance program. Toward the end of the episode, Mark talks about how his professional experience has made him more privacy conscious. He provides a few simple tips on what we all can do to better protect our personal data. It's a unique perspective coming from someone who is intimately familiar with how organizations collect and manage data. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

If 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 request? Gift cards, cryptocurrency, bank wire transfers and payment apps. While there are many red flags when using dating apps, one of the easiest ones to look out for is someone who tries to quickly move the conversation off the dating app and onto a third-party app to carry out their scam in anonymity. In this episode of Privacy Files, we bring back our true crime panel to weigh in on some high-profile dating app crimes. Our stories underscore the dangers of online dating and why it's critical to proceed with caution when looking for love. We close out the episode by providing some tips and advice for staying safe while dating in the digital age. Please stay safe out there. Links Referenced: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/data-visualizations/data-spotlight/2023/02/romance-scammers-favorite-lies-exposed https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a38955743/tinder-swindler-simon-leviev-true-story-where-is-he-now/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article266918956.html https://www.cracked.com/image-pictofact-10091-13-reasons-its-probably-time-to-get-off-dating-apps OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Whether 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 a company that was eventually acquired by IBM. At AuthZed, Jake is helping companies replace their home-grown authorization software with a scalable, flexible solution. In other words, AuthZed lets companies (and developers) focus on their core competencies. In addition to permissions management, we also talk about how Jake's career has made him more privacy-conscious in his personal life. Jake also offers some advice for protecting your personally identifiable information (PII). To learn more about Jake Moshenko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-moshenko/ To learn more about about AuthZed: https://authzed.com/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

In 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 code is speech protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. In all, we discuss a variety of topics from Big Tech's surveillance capitalism model to where the privacy legal battlefield is today. It was an honor to interview someone playing such a prominent role in defending Americans' rights to live privately and free from censorship. To donate or to present a case for the EFF to review: https://www.eff.org/ Check out the EFF's podcast How to Fix the Internet: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UAplFpPDqE4hWlwsjplgt OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Happy 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 to this scam and have paid large ransoms. The FBI says cyber kidnapping cases are difficult to investigate and prosecute because the scammers often reside in different countries where the US has no legal jurisdiction. In this episode, we look at a recent cyber kidnapping case involving a Chinese high school exchange student living in Utah that led to the wire transfer of an $80,000 ransom. Links Referenced: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chinese-exchange-student-found-cold-scared-alone-tent-utah-mountains-c-rcna131840 https://wpde.com/news/nation-world/cyber-kidnappings-on-the-rise-chinese-exchange-student-utah-fbi-police-scammers-ransom-family-extortion-scheme-money https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67869517 OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Quick 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, digital exhaust and compartmentalization are just a few examples. In this episode of Privacy Files, we tackle the concept of what it means to compartmentalize your digital life. While there are many exciting developments in the area of privacy technology (e.g., decentralized identity) that will one day make protecting your personal data much easier, for now, one of the best ways to minimize your risk exposure is to compartmentalize your digital life. We provide several examples of how this can be done and why it works. The more you compartmentalize your digital life, the more you reduce your digital exhaust. In other words, you make it far more difficult for data aggregators to develop rich behavioral profiles on your life. Less digital exhaust. More privacy. In the second half of the episode, we talk about the newest addition to MySudo: the web browser extension. To learn more about the MySudo web browser extension: https://mysudo.com/browser-extension/ MySudo is the world's only all-in-one privacy app that makes compartmentalizing your digital life simple by giving you the ability to create multiple Sudos, or digital identities, that help you break the data trail linking back to your personal identity. With the release of the web browser extension, compartmentalizing your digital life through MySudo is now much easier. When you're shopping online, the web browser extension allows you to quickly choose which Sudo you want to use. Then the contact information associated with that Sudo populates the appropriate fields. Obtaining privacy via MySudo just became more convenient. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

The 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 course...to the general topic of privacy and where it is headed, this is an episode that leaves you feeling optimistic about the future of how our personal information will be managed. JB is an extremely passionate entrepreneur who believes in his cause. With people like JB championing the effort to make privacy a human right, the time ahead will be bright for those seeking to live privately. To learn more about JB Benjamin: https://www.jbbenjamin.co.uk/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

There 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 data privacy is all about delivering the best customer experience. If you tackle the issues of identity verification, data security and personal privacy with the individual as the center of your model, good things will happen. In this episode of Privacy Files, we cover a variety of items, from how to stop help desk hacks and what Multi-Factor Identity (MFI) is, to innovative ways to counter Artificial Intelligence (AI) deep fakes and how the recent MGM security breach could have easily been prevented. To learn more about Aaron Painter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpainter/ To learn more about Nametag, Inc.: https://www.getnametag.com/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Special 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 numerous technological advancements, including self-driving and connected cars. Whether it's via Bluetooth, WiFi or a hotspot, today's modern vehicle is connected to the internet. And as we frequently say on the podcast, if a device is connected to the internet, it serves as a potential attack vector for a bad actor. In September 2023 Mozilla released the findings of its study of 25 car brands and what they do with owners' personal data. Every car brand earned Mozilla's "Privacy Not Included" warning label. It is the worst category of products for privacy that Mozilla has ever reviewed. GPS trackers, cameras, microphones, and sensors are all capturing your every move. And that data is being collected, shared and sold. When reviewing privacy policies, Mozilla found that 84% of car brands say they can share your data. 76% state they can sell your personal information. Shockingly, 56% say they can share your data with the government or law enforcement in response to a "request." In other words, no court order is necessary. It simply requires an "informal request." We also discuss how this problem will likely worsen with the rise of smart cities and connected cars. Just around the corner is a world where vehicles are talking to each other and fixed structures. With the Internet of Things (IoT), unimaginable volumes of data will be collected on your driving behavior. This evolution fits in with automakers' dream of moving to a revenue model where the real profit is in monetizing your data, not the sale of vehicles. In fact, McKinsey estimates the value of the data gleaned from connected cars and self-driving cars will reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. Links Referenced: https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/articles/its-official-cars-are-the-worst-product-category-we-have-ever-reviewed-for-privacy/ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/narrative-ceo-big-data-from-cars-is-a-multibillion-dollar-opportunity-182532343.html?guccounter=1 https://www.einfochips.com/blog/how-big-data-is-shaping-the-future-of-the-automotive-industry/ https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/automotive%20and%20assembly/our%20insights/monetizing%20car%20data/monetizing-car-data.ashx https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/13/23206999/car-subscription-nightmare-heated-seats-remote-start https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

The 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 two-day event where 35,000+ creative enthusiasts, DIY aficionados and expert makers meet. If you like Pinterest, Pinners is the place to be. Why were we there? As part of our core mission to make privacy approachable for everyone, we wanted to meet with hardworking Americans from all walks of life and get their views on personal data protection. Pinners is a major shopping event. Tens of thousands of transactions are taking place daily. In other words, 35,000+ shoppers are sharing their personal data with total strangers. We sat down with a few Pinners attendees to talk about the event and solicit their perspectives on a variety of privacy topics. We were also joined by a few Anonyome Labs employees to see where they are in their privacy journeys. You will find these interviews in this episode of Privacy Files. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Tens 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. In this episode of Privacy Files, we are joined by Colin from Anonyome Labs Security and Compliance Team to discuss some of the most prevailing privacy issues impacting consumers as it relates to DNA. We kick off the episode by looking at the privacy policies of 23andMe and Ancestry.com. Then we discuss the lack of consumer protections surrounding DNA ancestry testing companies versus the more regulated world of healthcare. If you have concerns, take the time to read the privacy policy. We then jump into a landmark case where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against Vitagene (now 1Health.io) for changing material privacy terms without customers' consent. One concerning development in the at-home DNA testing space is the trend of local law enforcement obtaining warrants to review DNA data collected by consumer ancestry and genetics testing companies. We review some recent cases and discuss the implications. Perhaps the craziest story of all is the recent discovery that high-quality human DNA can be found all over in the natural environment. And what scientists can do with that DNA will shock you. It shocked us! We close out the episode by looking at the ongoing controversy of newborn DNA sequencing. Today it is common practice for blood samples to be taken from babies just after birth. Healthcare professionals say this is a vital practice to screen for serious health issues. But some say what is being done with newborn blood samples has gone too far. Links Referenced: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/06/privacy-security-genetic-information-putting-dna-companies-test https://fortune.com/2023/10/06/23andme-user-data-hacked/ https://www.govtech.com/public-safety/police-use-of-forensic-genealogy-tech-raises-privacy-concerns https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/05/business/dna-database-search-warrant.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/12/smarter-living/how-to-protect-your-dna-data.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-can-now-pull-human-dna-from-the-air-and-water-raising-privacy-questions-180982192/ https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/widespread-newborn-dna-sequencing-will-worsen-risks-to-genetic-privacy OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

One 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 a lot about minimizing your digital exhaust. The first step toward accomplishing this goal is to stop using the same email address and phone number for everything you do online. Many of us fall into the habit of providing an email address when we're asked while checking out at a store. We are enticed to offer up our phone number to enter a sweepstakes. From loyalty programs to online shopping, our data is everywhere. But as we like to say, "You can live your life online without leaving your life online." Nick shares how he does this by creating multiple digital identities that correlate with some of the most common activities he engages in while on the internet or out in public. We also talk a little about virtual cards and VPNs. And what is Nick's advice to those looking to take the first step toward becoming more private? It's very simple. Over the next couple of weeks, whenever you're prompted to provide personal data, ask yourself if the inquiring party really needs this information to do business with you. If they don't. Don't provide it. If they do, start breaking the data trail linking back to you by using unique emails and phone numbers for the different categories of activities you engage in. Over time, it will be more difficult for data aggregators and bad actors to build elaborate profiles on you. In other words, you will become more private. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Privacy 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 the first time, we explore off-the-shelf solutions that help businesses skip the lengthy and costly product development process. From VPNs and password managers to virtual cards and encrypted communications, we discuss how companies are private labeling data privacy solutions and driving revenue in mere weeks. We also dive into the hottest topic of all: Decentralized Identity (DI). Matt talks about how he simplifies discussing DI so that business leaders can quickly wrap their minds around how to monetize this burgeoning technology. But privacy solutions don't just make great business models. Offering data privacy tools to your market is an excellent way to build strong public relations. With the rising frequency of data breaches, building a reputation for protecting personal information is a way to differentiate your business. To close out the episode, we mention that Anonyome Labs will be at Booth 13729 at Money20/20 in Las Vegas from October 23 - 25. It's one of the largest fintech events in the world. If you're attending, please stop by and say hello! OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

There 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 informants during a time of war. While he functioned as a good actor, he also leveraged many of the social engineering strategies employed by the modern threat actor. You will hear real accounts of interrogations and how an intelligence officer navigates difficult interactions to collect vital information that can save lives. Whether you are an individual concerned about phishing attacks on your financial accounts or a cybersecurity professional guarding vast amounts of critical company data, this episode will provide you with a different perspective on social engineering methods so you can better protect against bad actor attacks. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

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 and of itself, it's not the most important lesson. Shockingly, what we discover is how easy it can be to persuade employees to freely share personal information about others, especially when the mission appears to be a noble one. But it leaves us wondering how many bad actors try this approach by concocting a story that sounds convincing. It's yet another lesson highlighting just how easy it is for your personal data to end up in the hands of someone with bad intentions. This episode will also leave you rethinking just how much you really need to take with you in your wallet or purse when leaving home. Overall, we hope this story encourages you to compartmentalize your online and offline life to limit your personal data trail and ultimately your exposure to data leaks and breaches. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com MySudo VPN - No personal information required to sign up. You don't even need a username and password. Finally, a VPN that is actually private. https://mysudo.com/mysudo-vpn/ Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

To 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 reducing exposure to hacks? Phil Windley is one of the key players in the emerging field of digital identity. He is spearheading a paradigm shift in the way personal data is handled. Imagine a future where you need to prove to a rental car company that you are 25 or older in order to rent a car. The reservations agent sends a request to a virtual wallet on your smartphone. You grant permission for a simple communication to be sent to the rental car company that "Yes" you are 25 or older. No actual birth date is transmitted because your date of birth was already verified. All the reservations agent sees is a "Yes." In other words, no PII was ever exchanged. And you are now in full control of your sensitive personal data. In this episode, Phil talks about how he got started on the road to digital identity and how the concept of self-sovereign identity will transform how the digital space operates. Phil is the author of the book Learning Digital Identity, a practical guide for companies to design, deploy and manage identity architectures. Phil is also the founder of the Internet Identity Workshop, a semi-annual event that unites some of the most innovative minds working to design and build identity systems that empower individuals. As an Open Space unConference, there is no preset agenda. Dozens of sessions are called and convened by participants in real time. Overall, Phil provides us with a solid overview of where digital identity is headed and gives all of us privacy-conscious people some hope that a credible solution for putting individuals in charge of their own personal data is just around the corner. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

To 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 her role, Olivia typically serves high-profile clients where, among many jobs, she performs threat assessments to determine risk exposure to dangers such as identity theft and financial fraud. In short, a Protective Intelligence Agent is proactive in identifying, assessing and mitigating potential threats to a client. We talk about Olivia's early career as a Signals Intelligence Analyst in the Army and how that influenced her decision to transition into Protective Intelligence. Olivia talks about her typical client profile, from celebrities to high-profile business people to politicians. As we discussed in previous episodes of Privacy Files, people share so much personal information online that most bad actors can simply rely on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to conduct their nefarious work. Olivia explains how easy it is for her to find personal information, ranging from the embarrassing to data that could destroy someone's future if it fell into the wrong hands. We then cover some simple things you can do, whether you're a high-profile person or not, to reduce your digital footprint. We close out the episode by talking about Olivia's project to help human trafficking survivors. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

It'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 revisit some of the most earth-shattering revelations about how the United States intelligence apparatus operates. Colin fills in for Sarah in the co-hosting chair. Colin is a member of Anonyome Labs' Security & Compliance team. Looking back at the disclosures, both Rich and Colin were mesmerized at the extent of what the Snowden leaks cover. Over the years, journalists have released thousands of documents that Snowden entrusted them with. Some believe this is still less than 1% of the entire archive. And they're probably close to being accurate cause according to national intelligence officials, Snowden downloaded up to 1.5 million files before fleeing Hawaii and heading to Hong Kong to meet with journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras. After revisiting key revelations, Rich and Colin discuss what this all means for the world today. How have the Snowden Leaks impacted society, government and technology? One thing is clear. Personal privacy is on people's minds more than ever. And as a result, the last ten years have seen an explosion in privacy products for public consumption. In fact, the Snowden Leaks have impacted so much of global society that these impacts are often referred to as the "Snowden Effect." Links Referenced: https://www.cato.org/commentary/snowden-effect-six-years# https://www.businessinsider.com/snowden-leaks-timeline-2016-9 https://www.propublica.org/article/claim-on-attacks-thwarted-by-nsa-spreads-despite-lack-of-evidence https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2013-12-12_rg_final_report.pdf https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2048/text/pl?overview=closed https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/04/us/politics/nsa-surveillance-2017-annual-report.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowden_effect https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2015/06/7-ways-the-world-has-changed-thanks-to-edward-snowden/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Privacy 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 medical privacy. Jason talks about how today the NFL invests more resources in educating new players coming into the league about the dangers of celebrity status. We cover a recent story about an Australian rugby player who lost his entire life savings in an elaborate phishing attack. Jason discusses the challenges professional athletes face when it comes to maintaining a semblance of privacy while living in the public eye. Along the way, we also talk about how life has become more complex with the advent of the digital age. Jason's story is an inspiring one as he overcame significant odds to become one of the best college football players in the country, winning the Outland Trophy for best college football interior lineman in 1986 as a senior at Brigham Young University. While we cover the topic of privacy, we also spend some time just talking about football, life and how the world has changed. Links Referenced: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Buck https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerb/buck00600.html https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/03/23/nba-players-defrauded-former-morgan-stanley-advisor/9361679606223/ https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/carlton-blues/afl-2023-jacob-weitering-victim-to-banking-scam-loses-life-savings-what-happened-carlton-blues-latest-news/news-story/8cb8efa2bd500027468ba46dfcdf475f https://angle.ankura.com/post/102i75w/monetizing-sports-data-and-protecting-athlete-privacy-where-is-the-balance https://law.utah.edu/the-price-of-health-privacy-in-sports/ https://www.theperspective.com/debates/entertainment/celebrities-expect-privacy https://www.biometricupdate.com/202205/athletes-data-privacy-concerns-raise-question-of-what-counts-as-biometrics https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/athlete-data-privacy-performance-sportslawyer-paul-horvath-solicito/ OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

In 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 use the dark web for privacy, but there are also those who use that privacy to commit crimes. Can privacy be maintained while still allowing law enforcement to do its job? Next, we cover a variety of dark web topics such as evolving encryption technologies (and backdoors), the global impact of dark web crimes, and insider threats and corporate espionage. One of the most fascinating topics, is the psychological impacts of dark web crimes. A 2020 study found a link between mental health issues and dark web addiction. The dark web can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and online harassment. In the last half of the episode, we get into how dark web crimes have eroded trust in legitimate online services. We follow that up with the ethics and responsibility of technology providers, collaborative approaches to dark web mitigation, and how the dark web is a reflection of societal issues. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com