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S6, E259 - Patch Tool Turns Predator07 Nov 202500:08:08

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In this episode of Privacy Please, host Cameron Ivey discusses significant security threats, including a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's WSUS, a major data breach at the University of Pennsylvania, and the emergence of sophisticated malware known as Glassworm. The conversation highlights the importance of cybersecurity measures and the potential consequences of negligence in IT security.

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S6, E258 - The Synthetic Star: The AI Influencer Earning More Than You23 Oct 202500:13:11

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She has millions of followers, lands six-figure brand deals, and lives a life of curated perfection. The only catch? She isn't real. She was entirely created by artificial intelligence.

Welcome to the unsettling world of synthetic influencers.

In this compelling episode of Privacy Please, we dive deep into the booming industry of AI-generated online personalities. Discover:

  • The Technology: How advanced AI image generators, 3D modeling, and Large Language Models combine to create hyper-realistic avatars and their compelling "personalities."
  • The Business Case: Why major brands and marketing agencies are investing millions in digital beings that offer total control, scalability, and no risk of scandal.
  • The Privacy & Ethical Dilemmas: We explore the "uncanny valley" of trust, the impact of deception by design, the new extremes of unrealistic beauty standards, and the potential for these AI personas to be used for sophisticated scams or propaganda.
  • The Future of Authenticity: What does the rise of the synthetic star mean for human creativity, genuine connection, and the very definition of "real" in our digital world?

It's a future that's already here, shaping what we see, what we buy, and even what we believe.

Key Topics Covered:

  • What are virtual/synthetic influencers?
  • Examples: Lil Miquela, Aitana Lopez, Shudu Gram
  • AI technologies used: image generation, 3D modeling, LLMs
  • Reasons for their rise: control, cost, scalability, data collection
  • Ethical concerns: deception, parasocial relationships with AI
  • Impacts: unrealistic standards, displacement of human creators, potential for malicious use (scams, propaganda)
  • Debate around regulation and disclosure for AI-generated content
  • The future of authenticity and trust online

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  • Website: theproblemlounge.com
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@privacypleasepodcast
  • Social Media:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/problem-lounge-network

Resources & Further Reading (Sources Used / Suggested):

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
    • Guidelines on disclosure for influencers (relevant for future AI disclosure discussions)
  • Academic Research:
    • Studies on parasocial relationships with media figures (can be applied to AI)
    • Research on the ethics of AI and synthetic media.
  • Industry Insights:
    • Reports from marketing agencies on virtual influencer trends
    • Articles from tech publications (e.g., Wired, The Verge, MIT Tech Review) covering Lil Miquela and similar figures.

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S6, E249 - Hackers Get Hacked01 Aug 202500:14:13

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We explore how cybercriminals fell victim to their own security mistakes and examine major attacks targeting corporate SharePoint environments. Privacy legislation advances with new protections for children and groundbreaking AI accountability measures in Minnesota.

• Cybercrime forum exposes member data through database misconfiguration
• SharePoint under active attack with remote code execution vulnerabilities 
• California passes enhanced children's privacy legislation requiring stricter parental consent
• Minnesota Consumer Privacy Act launches July 31st with human review rights for AI decisions
• Problem Lounge studio expansion announcement with new podcast launches
• Trust and anonymity requirements in criminal digital ecosystems
• Corporate IT challenges with ubiquitous software vulnerabilities
• Growing complexity of state-by-state privacy compliance requirements


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S4, E159 - AI Chatbot Relationship Ends In Suicide 12 Apr 202300:20:12

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This week on Privacy Please, we talk about an article surrounding a man who committed suicide after a 6-week-long relationship with an AI-generated chatbot named Eliza. 

Article credit goes to - https://people.com/human-interest/man-dies-by-suicide-after-ai-chatbot-became-his-confidante-widow-says/

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S4, E158 - Microsoft's AI-Driven "Security Copilot"05 Apr 202300:24:46

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This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an article from Wired that covers Microsoft's AI-driven Security copilot through ChatGPT.  It aims to deliver the network insights and coordination that “AI” security systems have long been promised.



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S4, E157 - TikTok Security Concerns 29 Mar 202300:12:57

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This week on Privacy Please, we dive into another blogcast episode from a time article that speaks on TikTok and what to know about security concerns. 

Let us know your thoughts and email us at cameron.ivey@protonmail.com 

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S4, E156 - Cross Context Behavioral Advertising 22 Mar 202300:27:33

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This week on Privacy Please, we go unplugged before entering the blogcast that dives into an article surrounding cross-context behavioral advertising (CCBA). 


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S4, E155 - Gary LaFever & Aaron Stevens of Anonos15 Mar 202300:56:41

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This week on Privacy Please, we have the pleasure of speaking with both, Gary LaFever, co-CEO, General Counsel, and Aaron Stevens, Data Privacy Evangelist at Anonos. 

Main topics:

  • We talk about their patented Data Embassy platform that transforms source data into Variant Twins
  • What problem is Anonos solving?
  • Data Privacy and Security challenges today and for tomorrow
  • Much more



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S4, E154 - AI Hallucinations & Microsoft's Ransomware Insights08 Mar 202300:31:35

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This week on Privacy Please, we cover two different topics in our unplugged conversation. 

Articles referenced: 

https://www.wired.com/story/ai-has-a-hallucination-problem-thats-proving-tough-to-fix/

https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RE5bUvv?culture=en-us&country=us

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S4, E153 - Social Media Addiction, Big Tech's Side, and Privacy Slippery Slope 02 Mar 202300:10:21

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This week on Privacy Please, we go over an article that hits on three big topics in Tech and Privacy. 

  • Is Borderless data ending? and does that make data regulation a global issue?
  • Decisions about data in the Ukraine war aren’t as easy as they seem
  • Big Tech and social media may be making some questionable decisions

Author credit: Jeremy Wagstaff, The Markup

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S4, E152 - Is Your Tax Data Free For The Taking? 22 Feb 202300:10:49

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This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an interesting article on your tax data and why it's up for grabs. 

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S4, E151 - Vikram Venkatasubramanian, Founder and CEO at Nandi Security 15 Feb 202301:01:00

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This week on Privacy Please, we have the pleasure of speaking with the founder and CEO of Nandi Security, Vikram  Venkatasubramanian! 

Please enjoy as we learn about Vikram's background, what problems he is trying to solve, his passion for security and privacy, and much more.

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 Please see below for links to the reports mentioned in the show: 

 |  | Records, Computers and the Rights of Citizens (1973) III. Safeguards for Privacy archive.epic.org


 Links to products and social media:
 

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S4, E150 - Unplugged - GLBA Extension08 Feb 202300:26:37

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This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an oldie but a goodie. The FTC Extends Deadline to Comply with GLBA Safeguards Rule Until June 9, 2023. 

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S6, E248 - Inside the Walls: Military's Stark Warning on Network Compromise21 Jul 202500:09:05

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The US military has issued a stark warning to all forces to operate under the assumption that their networks have been compromised by Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated threat actor with ties to the Chinese government. This breach highlights the urgency for organizations to adopt Zero Trust principles as cyber warfare becomes the new battlefield.

• Zero Trust is a framework, not a single product or technology
• The first tenant of Zero Trust is treating networks as already compromised
• Salt Typhoon remained undetected in networks for almost a year
• The threat actor targeted telecommunications, energy, and transportation infrastructure
• Critical national infrastructure remains at high risk from similar focused attacks
• Traditional security approaches focusing solely on perimeter defense are inadequate
• Once compromised, networks may never be fully trusted again
• Verification must occur upon every access request, not just initially


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S4, E149 - Privacy Week Special - The Privacy Panel Discussion01 Feb 202300:48:40

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This week on Privacy Please, we have a special treat for you!

Do not miss part 1 of Privacy week's Panel discussion with this all-star cast!

Panel privacy experts:
Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva
Joe Dehner, The Data Privacy Detective
Punit Bhatia 🔐, Host of Fit4Privacy Podcast
Rebecca Herold, The Privacy Professor
K Royal, JD, PhD, Host of Serious Privacy Podcast

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S4, E148 - Unplugged with Jeff Jockisch 26 Jan 202300:45:55

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This week on Privacy Please, we have a special guest appearance dropping in to hang out with us. We talk about the rising ChatGPT noise and much more! 

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S4, E147 - Attackers Exploit ChatGPT to Write Malicious Code19 Jan 202300:13:26

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This week on Privacy Please, we hit on a hot topic surrounding ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot that has given bad actors with zero coding knowledge easy access to develop malware. 

Article credit goes to Dark Reading and the author - Jai Vijayan

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S4, E146 - Enterprise Ransomware Protection Mistakes13 Jan 202300:08:41

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This week on Privacy Please, we talk about enterprise ransomware protection and if your organization continues to make common mistakes. 

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S4, E145 - 2023 Unplugged - Recent Data Breaches07 Jan 202300:25:31

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Welcome back to a brand new season of Privacy Please! 

Season 4 begins with an unplugged one where the guys discuss recent data breaches around the globe and how they may impact and continue to shift. 

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S3, E144 - Benjamin Farrar - Director of Privacy, Security, and Compliance at Active Prospect28 Dec 202200:52:15

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This week on Privacy Please, we have the honor of hosting the Director of Privacy, Security, and Compliance at Active Prospect, Mr. Benjamin Farrar! 

Show notes:

What Is Consent-Based Marketing?

https://activeprospect.com/blog/what-is-consent-based-marketing/ 

 

TCPA Litigation and Compliance Risks: What You Can Do

https://activeprospect.com/blog/tcpa-litigation-and-compliance-risks-what-you-can-do-to-protect-yourself/

 

Demo link to see TrustedForm work in a simple example Webform example:  http://trustedform.com/demo 

 

Collection of ActiveProspect Papers and Use Cases

https://activeprospect.com/whitepaper/

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S3, E143 - Unplugged - 2023 Data Privacy Predictions - Part 221 Dec 202200:22:31

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This week on Privacy Please, we go into part 2 of our data privacy predictions for 2023. We talk about some past predictions and outcomes as well as, some new bold ones.

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S3, E142 - Unplugged - 2023 Data Privacy Predictions Part 114 Dec 202200:18:54

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This week on Privacy Please, the Salty Soothsayer is back for another data privacy predictions episode, and it's a 2 parter. 


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S3, E141 - The Privacy War Is Upon Us07 Dec 202200:11:31

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This week on Privacy Please, we dive into a great article about the war on privacy. We will cover the increasing privacy standards and how to get ahead of it, not only for an individual but for organizations of all sizes. 

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S3, E140 - Unplugged - WhatsApp Data Leak30 Nov 202200:25:01

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This week on Privacy Please, we go unplugged again after a nice Thanksgiving break. 

Our main topic for the week covers the WhatsApp data leak, which had over 500 million user records sold online. 


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S6, E247 - The EU's Bold Move on AI Training10 Jul 202500:05:11

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The European Parliament has released a groundbreaking 175-page study concluding that AI companies' practice of training on copyrighted material without permission constitutes mass reproduction not covered by current laws. This study recommends transforming the landscape through an opt-in system, radical transparency requirements, and fair compensation models for creators whose work trains AI systems.

• EU study reveals AI companies are treating the internet like a free "all-you-can-eat buffet" of creative content
• Recommendation to shift from opt-out to opt-in system requiring AI companies to request permission
• Call for mandatory transparency about what data AI models are trained on
• Proposal for fair licensing models similar to Spotify where creators get paid when their work trains AI
• New EU AI Act regulations taking effect in August will incorporate some of these protections

Stay safe, stay informed, and always question the code.


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S3, E139 - Unplugged - Privacy Threat Modeling 16 Nov 202200:13:37

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This week on Privacy Please, we talk about an interesting article from news atlas around Volkswagen building a high tech smart chair that is motorized with headlights, horn, an entertainment system and a trailer hitch. 

We dig into the topic and  talk more about why and what the privacy would be around a so called smart chair -  Gabriel Gumbs - "Privacy Threat Modeling"

Article - https://newatlas.com/automotive/volkswagen-motorized-office-chair/?ck_subscriber_id=1818630299

Author Credit - Michael Irving 

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S3, E138 - Unplugged - Diversity & CyberX event recap10 Nov 202200:32:02

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This week on Privacy Please unplugged, we discuss our time at a recent local security professionals event in Tampa. One of the main topics was around diversity specifically in security and we give our thoughts on the sites and sounds of the evening. 

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S3, E137 - Data Security vs. Data Privacy 02 Nov 202200:08:08

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This week on Privacy Please, we go over the key differences between Data Security and Data Privacy to better understand to ensure complete protection of the data under your control.

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S3, E136 - Take control of your unruly data with privacy-preserving classification27 Oct 202200:16:47

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This week on Privacy Please, we go into a recent Gartner report on using classification to improve unstructured data security highlighting the benefits of data classification within the broader context of security and compliance. The report also identifies the key criteria and limitations of today’s classification tools and provides expert analysis and guidance. In this episode, we’ll discuss what we consider to be the key takeaways from Gartner’s findings. 

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S3, E135 - Unplugged - New Certification Scheme for GDPR Coming Soon?19 Oct 202200:16:52

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This week on Privacy Please, we go unplugged to talk about GDPR and a new endorsed Certification scheme. 

It will allow individuals or entities to obtain certification from an approved accreditation body to demonstrate to the EU and customers that they are GDPR-compliant.

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S3, E134 - The Serious Data Diva Privacy Please Podcast12 Oct 202201:13:50

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What do you get when you put three privacy podcasts on together? A rocking great time! Two women, three men. Five personalities. fifteen opinions! "Dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria!"

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S3, E133 - CPRA Compliance Checklist05 Oct 202200:12:48

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This week on Privacy Please, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) goes into effect on July 1st, 2023. Tune in to find out the key highlights you need to know about the CPRA, as well as what you can do to make sure your organization remains compliant.

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S3, E132 - What Is IP Theft and How to Prevent It 21 Sep 202200:11:14

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This week on Privacy Please, we go into what is IP theft and how to prevent it from happening.  Join us!  

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S3, E131 - What Is Data at Rest Encryption? 14 Sep 202200:08:19

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This week on Privacy Please, we dive into what data at rest encryption is, what it means for you and your organization, and how to protect it properly.

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S3, E130 - Unplugged - Cloud Ransomware Attack07 Sep 202200:38:09

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This week on Privacy Please, we cover a hot topic of a potentially dangerous Microsoft O365 functionality that could ransom your SharePoint and Onedrive stored files. Tune in to hear our thoughts and how to prepare. 

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S6, E246 - Unpacking Healthline's Historic CCPA Settlement: What It Means for Data Privacy03 Jul 202500:12:46

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Cameron and Gabe dive into Healthline Media's record-breaking $1.55 million settlement for CCPA violations, examining whether such penalties are sufficient deterrents against improper sharing of sensitive health data.

• Healthline violated CCPA by sharing sensitive user health data with advertisers without proper consent
• First U.S. regulatory action against a company for disclosing "inferred sensitive data"
• Violation included failing to provide mechanisms to opt out of sensitive data sharing
• Discussion of whether fines proportional to company revenue would be more effective
• Comparison of data brokers to other harmful entities in society
• Brief preview of upcoming episode about a major data breach potentially larger than Equifax

Stay safe this holiday weekend and don't put fireworks where they don't belong! Tune in next time for our breakdown of a massive data breach of "epic proportions."


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S3, E129 - What is Data Exfiltration? 31 Aug 202200:09:01

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This week on Privacy Please, we highlight what data exfiltration is, what you need to know about data theft, and what you can do to protect the information stored by your organization.

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S3, E128 - Vuk Janosevic, Cofounder & CEO at Blindnet24 Aug 202200:54:25

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This week on Privacy Please, we had the pleasure of speaking with Vuk Janosevic, Cofounder and CEO at Blindnet. Vuk is a very passionate leader, who builds trust through digital privacy.

Links for Blindnet:
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S3, E127 - What Is Dark Data? 17 Aug 202200:09:42

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This week on Privacy Please, we go into detail about dark data and what it means for you, your organization, and best practices for securing it. 

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S3, E126 - 2023 Security Mandates of the New State Privacy Laws with Scott Giordano 11 Aug 202200:25:00

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This week on Privacy Please, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Scott about the security mandates of the new state privacy laws for 2023.

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S3, E125 - Jon von Tetzchner, CEO @ Vivaldi Technologies 03 Aug 202200:54:45

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This week on Privacy Please, we are honored to speak with Jon von Tetzchner, previously the co-founder and CEO at Opera Software, and now the CEO at Vivaldi Technologies.

Please join us as we learn about his story and why Privacy matters so much to him!  

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S3, E124 - Darren Gallop, Founder & CEO @ Carbide27 Jul 202201:03:37

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This week on Privacy Please, we had the opportunity to speak with the Founder, and CEO at Carbide, Darren Gallop.

In this episode, we learn about Darren's unique rock star history in the music industry and how he learned to overcome challenges in business early on that lead him to create Carbide. Furthermore, Darren gives us his take on what folks need to know about building data security and privacy into their organizations from the start.

Carbide blog: https://carbidesecure.com/resources/category/blog-posts/
Darren’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrengallop/
Carbide LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbidesecure/ 


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S3, E123 - Unplugged - Microsoft Phishing Attacks and NIST News20 Jul 202200:22:49

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This week on Privacy Please, we go more in-depth from last week's episode around NIST, MFA phishing attacks, and more - Enjoy! 

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S3, E122 - NIST News & Massive Phishing Attacks14 Jul 202200:12:50

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This week on Privacy Please, we have another great blogcast covering some of the biggest things in emerging security and privacy news today.

The US Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced the first group of encryption tools that will become part of its post-quantum cryptographic standard - Author Credit, Dark Reading Staff

Lastly, we talk about a massive series of phishing attacks that targeted more than 10,000 organizations - Author Credit, Sergiu Gatlan

Next week we will go unplugged to dive further into these two topics together! 

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S3, E121 - Data Privacy & Compliance: 2023 Look Ahead06 Jul 202200:13:19

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This week on Privacy Please, we are looking ahead to the new changes coming in 2023 around Data Privacy and Compliance. 

The world of data privacy is ever-evolving, and with more and more countries not only proposing privacy legislation but actually enacting it, it’s all the more tricky to maintain compliance. Here’s what’s on the horizon and how your organization can be ready for it all. 

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S3, E120 - What Is Zero Trust? 29 Jun 202200:10:34

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This week on Privacy Please, we go dig a bit deeper into Zero Trust. While enterprises have rapidly embraced cloud computing in the last decade or so, the mass shift to remote work accelerated this transition. With an influx of employees accessing sensitive company data from unsecured devices, the security framework known as Zero Trust has been increasingly relied on as a data-protecting hero.

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S6, E245 - Hard-coded Secrets and Unencrypted Data: A Digital Security Nightmare16 Jun 202500:15:15

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Several popular Chrome extensions, including privacy and security tools, have been found leaking sensitive data through unencrypted HTTP and hard-coded credentials in their code. Security is both hard and easy - hard because of existing unencrypted protocols and trust placed in developers, but easy because fundamental security practices should be common knowledge in 2025.

• Chrome extensions including DualSafe Password Manager and Avast Online Security are leaking sensitive user data
• HTTP vs HTTPS - the 'S' stands for security and encrypts data transmission over the internet
• HTTPS Only extension from EFF forces secure connections when browsing
• Hard-coded credentials in extensions create permanent security vulnerabilities
• Developers sometimes collect excessive data "just in case" rather than minimizing collection
• OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) provides essential resources for developers
• Technology abstraction makes users less aware of security fundamentals
• The newly restarted OWASP Nomad chapter offers virtual community for application security

Check out our GitHub repository of privacy resources at "Awesome Privacy Engineering Tools" for more information on implementing better privacy practices in development.


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S3, E119 - RSA Recap with Special Guest 23 Jun 202200:52:53

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This week on Privacy Please, we have a special guest join the show to talk about RSA, Cyber Insurance and many other things related to security and privacy. He is a dear friend and is the Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, Mr. James McQuiggan. 

James also hosts a new podcast himself called - Security Masterminds - Check it out here  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892704/10255518

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S3, E118 - SEC's Proposed Data Breach Disclosure Rules 15 Jun 202200:11:22

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This week on Privacy Please, we dive into the SEC's proposed data breach disclosure rules and how they will add new pressure on security teams. 

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S3, E117 - Data Breach Bullseye - Part 308 Jun 202200:13:21

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This week on Privacy Please, we’ll examine the high cost — and risk — of sensitive data breaches in education in 2021.

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