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Two factor authentication is the next tool in our arsenal of being secure. After you have changed your passwords, now take the next step to secure it. While each service requires a different set up, the big names all use Google Authenticator. We think once you get this procedure in your workflow, you will be happy knowing you are really safe online. Word of Warning: Please give yourself enough time to set this up. The first time is scary. Once you set it up, losing your second factor or your password will make your life extremely difficult. Remember you are trying to prevent impostors from accessing your information. Show Notes: Google Authenticator | Play | iTunes | Windows Phone Yubico | Yubikey LastPass | Set Up 2FA Google Accounts | Set Up List of Sites with 2FA | Evan Hahn

The migration home is generally a good time for everyone. You get to spend time with your family and friends; unless you know the computer. If you are good with the computer, you know this is the time of year where everyone asks you to quickly look at their computer, and fix their printer. On today's show we present to you some stuff you can do on your travels back home. This may cost you some money, but at the end of the day you will be happy with the time you will save. Show Notes: First step - Backup: Two Backup Hard Drives - One to setup with a backup service, and one for you to have. Any USB external hard drive will do. Dropbox: Online backup for important need to have files. Carbonite - Offsite, Online Backup Second Step - Software Patches - Windows Update Windows Security Essentials Ninite - Free, Ad Free Programs Third Step - Remote Desktop TeamViewer Logmein

Welcome to our third annual holiday gift guide. Listen to the guys tell you what are the best gifts you should be buying. Show Notes: Cheap Gift: Less than $30 Mr Reader – Paul – http://www.curioustimes.de/mrreader/ Yubikey – Chaim – http://yubico.com Multi Tool – Justin – http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Tech-ST20023-Multi-Function-Tools/dp/B008XIQ5KA Tile App – http://www.thetileapp.com/ Moderate Gift: Less than… Continue reading Third Annual Gift Guide – inThirty 122

Welcome to our third annual holiday gift guide. Listen to the guys tell you what are the best gifts you should be buying. Show Notes: Cheap Gift: Less than $30 Mr Reader - Paul - http://www.curioustimes.de/mrreader/ Yubikey - Chaim - http://yubico.com Multi Tool - Justin - http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Tech-ST20023-Multi-Function-Tools/dp/B008XIQ5KA Tile App - http://www.thetileapp.com/ Moderate Gift: Less than $250 Kwickset Lock- Chaim - http://www.amazon.com/Kwikset-925-Cylinder-Bluetooth-Deadbolt/dp/B00CPTD5AQ/ Roku 3 WD media streamer - Paul - http://www.amazon.com/Roku-3-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00BGGDVOO/ philips hue lighting set - Justin - http://www.amazon.com/Philips-431643-Personal-Wireless-Frustration/dp/B00BSN8DN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387570598&sr=8-1&keywords=phillips+hue Expensive Gift: Less than $2,000 Sony A7 Camera -Chaim MakerBot 3D printer - Paul MacBook Air - Justin Fantasy Gifts: Tesla Model S - Chaim Private Island - Paul MacPro - Justin    

[editor note: I know we went long] Once again we were able to bring Drew Curtis of Fark.com back on the show to talk to us about what happened in the news, in 2013.  We start off talking about trends, and we end up talking about our funniest headlines. Show Notes: Fark | Fark.com, @fark… Continue reading Fark’s Year End News Recap with Drew Curtis – inThirty 121

[editor note: I know we went long] Once again we were able to bring Drew Curtis of Fark.com back on the show to talk to us about what happened in the news, in 2013.  We start off talking about trends, and we end up talking about our funniest headlines. Show Notes: Fark | Fark.com, @fark Comments:

It is that time of the month again, where we need to recap that last few weeks of NSA leaks. First, we tackle the AT&T meta data grab. Basically, no phone calls are private, and there is no expectation of privacy. Then we talk about an interesting story about public wifi where garbage cans are scanning phone signals to determine demographic data. Finally, we discuss how the NSA workers are using their work time to catch terrorists in World of Warcraft. Show Notes: http://business.time.com/2013/12/09/att-to-shareholders-no-nsa-snooping-data-for-you/ http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-us-government-is-an-advanced-persistent-threat-7000024019/# http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/09/nsa-spies-online-games-world-warcraft-second-life?CMP=twt_gu http://www.cbsnews.com/news/uk-bars-trash-cans-from-tracking-people-with-wi-fi/

A student of Chaim's asked if I could answer some privacy related questions regarding glass. Of course we can, and of course we can ask Tom, another glass explorer, what he thinks. While not a security episode per see, we do talk about privacy and advocacy. Show Notes: 1. The biggest concern regarding the Google Glasses is its privacy concern. Since you have the glasses are there any noticeable privacy issues which concern you? 2. Why do you think society is so paranoid about the Google Glass “creep factor” when there are devices out there that also do many of the same things? 3. There is also a lot of talk about Google being able to aggregate even more information on its users with the Glasses. What do you think about this? 4. If you could give a suggestion to Google, regarding fixing some of the privacy concerns with the Google Glasses, what would they be? 5. Do you think Google Glasses will ever become a widely adopted technology, just as smartphones are today? If so, why? And if not, what will it take for this to happen? 6. Businesses, such as bars, have already started to ban the Google Glasses. What do you think about this? Is it ok? 7. Lastly, after having the Google Glasses, would you recommend them to the general public to buy or is it not worth it?

Now that Amazon has little tiny helicopters delivering our packages, the guys decide to discuss the arcane method of shipping things to your house. Are drones the future? How about Sunday Amazon delivery? Well tune in to find out. Show Notes: Delivery Status | Junecloud Software Amazon and USPS to Provide Sunday Service | LA Times Amazon Testing Octocopters Bloomberg Prime Loses Amazon $11 per user | Time Comments:

Now that Amazon has little tiny helicopters delivering our packages, the guys decide to discuss the arcane method of shipping things to your house. Are drones the future? How about Sunday Amazon delivery? Well tune in to find out. Show Notes: Delivery Status | Junecloud Software Amazon and USPS to Provide Sunday Service | LA… Continue reading White Glove Service, Next Day Air – inThirty 120

After we helped you create strong passwords, the next thing you will want is a second factor of authentication. I know we didn't cover it, but we want to introduce you to the Yubikey. Yubikey is this little USB key looking device that is amazingly well built, and has one feature. It puts a random string of characters to authenticate you against various devices. We are joined by John Salter, COO of Yubico, to discuss all the great things Yubico and the Yubikey are doing. Please listen, comment, and let us know what you think. They have been gracious enough to give us a coupon code for you to use on their holiday pack. The holiday pack includes a Standard Black Yubikey, Neo, and Nano for $99. With our code, you get $15 off to use until Tuesday, December 3rd.  Direct Link At checkout use the code: insecurity This is good until Tuesday, December 3rd. Show Notes: Yubico | https://yubico.com | @yubico | Facebook | Google Plus Yubico Store | https://store.yubico.com Cypto and Use Cases | https://opensource.yubico.com Holiday Pack | Store ----- Comments:

With all the praise we've been giving LastPass, it was only fair that we had them on the show.  We are joined by Amber Gott to discuss LastPass and the new redesign.  We spoke about the redesign, the unknown but important features, and how your first step should be LastPass [Note: We will not publish the video feed.  We had a terrible time with hangouts and the audio.  There are some hard volume changes.  Sorry].  

Chaim decided for this week, he would do something different. He chose 7 random news stories, and for once he cared about their opinion. To get the female perspective we invited Kelly Guimont to join us. Here are the stories: Winamp shuts down after 15 years | http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/11/20/after-over-15-years-of-service-winamp-will-cease-to-be-available-for-download-starting-december-20th/ Galaxy Note 3 Owners get $50 in Google Play Credit | http://gigaom.com/2013/11/20/got-a-galaxy-note-3-get-your-50-to-google-play/ Google Wallet Launches NFC card | http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/11/physical-google-wallet-card-launches-drain-your-balance-without-nfc/ Bitcoin users getting rewards for using BitCoin | http://gigaom.com/2013/11/20/can-bitcoin-catch-on-with-consumers-gift-card-site-says-3-reward-will-help/ Nexus 5 wireless charger for sale | http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/19/5123470/nexus-5-wireless-charger-now-on-sale Instagram coming to Windows Phone | http://gigaom.com/2013/11/20/instagram-is-coming-to-windows-phone-today-sort-of/ Remotte is a remote control for Google Glass | http://gigaom.com/2013/11/20/remotte-wants-to-help-you-control-google-glass-and-other-connected-devices-too/

Chaim decided for this week, he would do something different. He chose 7 random news stories, and for once he cared about their opinion. To get the female perspective we invited Kelly Guimont to join us. Here are the stories: Winamp shuts down after 15 years | http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/11/20/after-over-15-years-of-service-winamp-will-cease-to-be-available-for-download-starting-december-20th/ Galaxy Note 3 Owners get $50 in… Continue reading What’s in The News – inThirty 119

Passwords, what are they good for? We can do the entire podcast on just this one topic. Instead of boring everyone, we quickly touch on what makes a good password, and why longer passwords are more important than short but complex passwords. Next we talk about why password requirements do not increase security, and actually cause more harm. Finally we talk about our best practices for the average person, and the use for a password manager. Show Notes: KeePass | http://keepass.info LastPass | http://lastpass.com Letter to webmasters | http://chaimtime.com/2013/10/06/the-sad-state-of-passwords-part-3-a-letter-to-webmasters-about-authentication/ Comments: