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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:   We'll start things off with Donald Trump's historic victory and the big changes expected in America's foreign policy, especially in the Middle East. Richard Goldberg, senior advisor at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and former White House National Security Council director under President Trump, joins us to break down what those changes could look like. Later in the show, we'll discuss how Donald Trump's presidency could shift U.S. policy toward the war in Ukraine. George Barros, Russia Team leader at the Institute for the Study of War, will join us to break it down.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB   Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. MySudo: Go to https://MySudo.com/MIKEBAKER & use code 'MIKEBAKER' to get 30 days free on a SudoPro yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report We begin with the major development of Yahya Sinwar's death, the Hamas leader believed to have orchestrated the brutal October 7th attacks. Retired Senior CIA Operations Officer and Middle East expert Doug London joins us to discuss what this means for the conflict. Later, reports surface that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. We'll speak with Karolina Hird from the Institute for the Study of War to break down the details and what this means for the war. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

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/

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We'll begin with the latest from the Middle East, as Israel expands its offensive in southern Lebanon while Iran-backed Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa for the first time since the war began. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges will join us to share his insights on the growing conflict and its broader implications for the region and the world. Later in the show, we'll turn to the Far East, where the armed forces of the Philippines, the United States, and four other nations have begun joint exercises in a show of naval strength, as tensions with China continue to rise. Retired Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, will join us for more on that. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

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/

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We kick off with the dramatic escalation between Iran and Israel. After Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israeli targets, the possibility of a full-scale war looms large. Simone Ledeen, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, joins us to break it all down. Next, we take a deep dive into Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon. The operation is aimed at weakening Hezbollah and pushing the group back from Israel's border. Bill Roggio of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies provides his expert analysis on the unfolding conflict. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

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/

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     As leaders in Jerusalem mull a ground invasion of Lebanon, we'll take a deeper look at Hezbollah's military capabilities and the challenges Israel faces when it comes to significantly degrading the terrorist group's operations. In major development out of Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin is revising the country's nuclear weapons doctrine and issuing fresh threats at the west over NATO's ongoing military support of Ukraine. We are learning of an embarrassing setback for the Chinese military, as reports emerge that the CCP's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank in an accident sometime in the spring. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, we'll examine reports that Russia is scheming with their allies in Iran to arm the Yemen-based Houthi militants with advanced anti-ship cruise missiles. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com  Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB  MySudo: Go to https://MySudo.com/MIKEBAKER & use code 'MIKEBAKER' to get 30 days free on a SudoPro yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We kick off with one of the most shocking covert operations in recent times: thousands of communication devices exploded across Lebanon, killing and injuring scores of Hezbollah terrorists. We'll be joined by Kervin Aucoin, founder of Aucoin Analytics and host of This Week Explained, to help break it all down. Later in the show, we dive into the latest assassination attempt on former President Trump and the increased scrutiny on the Secret Service with insights from Michael Matranga, former Secret Service agent and CEO of M6 Global. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We begin in Springfield, Ohio, where a small town has found itself at the heart of a national debate on immigration. Tens of thousands of largely Haitian immigrants have settled there, leaving local residents outraged. Art Arthur, Resident Fellow for Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins us to break down the situation. Then, we head to Venezuela, where Nicolas Maduro is tightening his grip on power, despite evidence that he lost the late July election. We'll hear from Wall Street Journal correspondent Kejal Vyas, who brings us the latest on Maduro's crackdown and the exodus of his political opponents. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

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/

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We start with the tragic news of six hostages killed in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. We'll explore what this means for the future of the conflict. Former White House National Security Council official Richard Goldberg will provide insight. Later, tensions in the South China Sea rise again as a Chinese coast guard vessel deliberately rams a Philippine ship. With the U.S. obligated to defend the Philippines, this incident pushes the U.S. and China closer to confrontation. China expert and author Gordon Chang will join us to discuss the broader implications of this escalation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report Ukraine unveils two new domestically produced weapons, including a drone missile and a ballistic missile, both showing promising results. We'll get into the details with intelligence analyst and weapons expert Ryan McBeth. Israel launches its largest operation in the West Bank since the October 7th attacks, targeting key figures in Palestinian Islamic Jihad. IDF Brigadier General Doron Gavish shares his insights on the mission and its implications. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Ryan McBeth: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanMcBethProgramming https://ryanmcbeth.substack.com ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

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/

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: Ukraine's push into Russia's Kursk region enters its third week. Kyiv's forces are solidifying and expanding their foothold, but the situation on Ukrainian soil tells a different story. We'll break down the latest developments and what they mean for the ongoing conflict with insights from George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is taking a toll not just on the battlefield but on the Russian people. Beyond the losses in combat, Russia is grappling with sanctions that are upending daily life. For a closer look at how these pressures are reshaping Russian society, we'll be joined by Konstantin Samoilov, a Russian expat and host of the popular YouTube channel Inside Russia. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Konstantin Samoilov's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@INSIDERUSSIA ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

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/

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We start with a closer look at the recent hack on Donald Trump's Presidential campaign, with Iran as the prime suspect. Author Brandon Weichert joins us to shed more light on the hacking scheme and Iran's efforts to attack the US in cyberspace. Then, as tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran, we'll explore what's happening inside Iran. We'll be joined by Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, the political director for the Organization of Iranian-American Communities and an Iranian expat, to gain deeper insights. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com ☕ Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB

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

This week we go back to the basics of privacy and security for the average Joe or Jane, and discuss the latest iPhone settings for privacy. I also discuss the Twilio Authy API abuse that resulted in 33 million phone numbers for Authy accounts being exposed. Huge thank you to the Patreon supporters!In this week's episode:Back to the basicsAdvice for the 'average Joe' The Twilio Authy API breach iPhone privacy settings Listener question on doorbell camerasShow Links:1Password Security Audits: https://support.1password.com/security-assessments/Bitwarden Security Audits: https://bitwarden.com/help/is-bitwarden-audited/Twilio Breach: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abused-api-to-verify-millions-of-authy-mfa-phone-numbers/MySudo: https://mysudo.com/ProtonMail: https://protonmail.com/StrongBox: https://strongboxsafe.com/KeepassDX: https://www.keepassdx.com/Amcrest Cameras: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZJS3L5Y"I don't want to live in a world where there's no privacy, and therefore no room for intellectual exploration and creativity."- Edward SnowdenPodcast music: Recluse by Ray Heffer

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

Gabriel speaks with Paul Ashley of Anonyome Labs: creators of the VoIP service MySudo. The service is essential for privacy users: it allows you to have up to nine legitimate phone numbers organized in a handy app that is zero-knowledge encrypted.  Guest Links → https://mysudo.com/ → https://twitter.com/MySudoApp   Referenced → Michael Bazzell's phone privacy guide: https://inteltechniques.com/book7a.html   Watchman Privacy → https://watchmanprivacy.com → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://www.amazon.com/Watchman-Guide-Privacy-Financial-Lifestyle/dp/B08PX7KFS2   Privacy Courses (supports the show) → https://rpf.gumroad.com/l/hackproof   Monero Donation (supports the show) →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy   Bitcoin Donation (supports the show) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos   Please subscribe to and rate this podcast wherever you can to help it thrive. Thank you! →https://www.youtube.com/@WatchmanPrivacy  →https://odysee.com/@WatchmanPrivacy Timeline 0:00 – Introduction  1:00 – Phone privacy realism 2:50 – Available countries for MySudo 5:55 – Is VoIP the future of telephony? 9:16 – Is KYC coming for VoIP? 11:20 – Porting phone numbers to MySudo 12:10 – What info required to sign up for service? 13:30 – How to pay privately for MySudo (special instructions for GrapheneOS) 17:05 – What would MySudo give over with a search warrant? 18:10 – Where is data from MySudo stored? 22:10 – MySudo for PC 25:25 – Would KYC mandate affect current users? 26:25 – MySudo greatly reduces SIM swap risk 27:14 – You MUST back up your MySudo account 32:00 – Technical errors while using MySudo (VPN use) 36:45 – What can customer service see about us? 38:40 – Fewer robocalls with MySudo 39:13 – Email also baked into MySudo: sudomail 42:50 – Virtual credit cards 49:00 – MySudo browser 50:24 – Final thoughts   #MySudo #GrapheneOS #WatchmanPrivacy

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

'I have nothing to hide', MySudo & real phone numbers, our regrets, privacy of android keyboard & more from SR159Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:24 'I have nothing to hide' responses08:18 Family Guy vs South Park14:06 MySudo and getting real phone numbers16:40 Our regrets & comments about our role28:18 Computer network security communities29:22 Gboard privacy implications This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com