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Summary: The Security 101 show is a show that talks about computer security that everyone should know. We do not talk bits and bytes, decryption, unpacking, etc.... We talk in your language so that you and your family can understand. We feel that everyone needs to know some of the latest threats on the internet and how to protect yourself. Knowledge is power as the saying goes. With the internet and mobile exploding still you and your family are more at risk every day. With some knowledge you can know how to protect your financial and personal information. We will explain in basic terms how the latest malware and threats are working and what the creators get out of it. The entire malware and virus community has changed over the past few years.
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- Artist: John Gibert, Dennis Hawkins, Mike Myers
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With Android the most popular smartphone operating system out there, malware authors are hitting it hard as well. There are some serious issues with Android and malware. Mostly because the android operating system is open source and the google play store is also very open. A recent study by F-Secure found 55,000+ pieces of malware in the Play store. If you have an android then you likely could have downloaded one and not even known it because they hide in what appears to be a valid app. There are some great AV clients that you can install on your android. In this episode we are going to discuss and describe all of the dangers that come along with an Android device. With proper software and setup you can greatly reduce your risk.
Ransom Ware is becoming more and more popular. I recently heard someone say they paid 3 times to have their machines fixed because they got infected. What they did not realize is they were paying the very people that infected them in the first place. This week we are going to explain Ransom Ware, some of the new and very scary techniques these malware authors are using to get money out of you.
Ransom Ware is becoming more and more popular. I recently heard someone say they paid 3 times to have their machines fixed because they got infected. What they did not realize is they were paying the very people that infected them in the first place. This week we are going to explain Ransom Ware, some of the new and very scary techniques these malware authors are using to get money out of you.
In this very short episode we talk about the uPNP vulnerability that is affecting 80,000,000 home routers. We also provide you a link to see if you are one of the vulnerable 80,000,000 on the internet. Special thanks to Steve Gibson of Gibson Research for creating the tool to check your router. It only takes seconds and is painless.
In this very short episode we talk about the uPNP vulnerability that is affecting 80,000,000 home routers. We also provide you a link to see if you are one of the vulnerable 80,000,000 on the internet. Special thanks to Steve Gibson of Gibson Research for creating the tool to check your router. It only takes seconds and is painless.
In our very first episode we talked about drive by downloads and how they can infect your machine in just milliseconds after arriving at the site. We had questions about the drive by downloading so we are going to describe what is drive by downloading and how it puts you at risk.
In our very first episode we talked about drive by downloads and how they can infect your machine in just milliseconds after arriving at the site. We had questions about the drive by downloading so we are going to describe what is drive by downloading and how it puts you at risk.
Most people do not realize how important passwords are until they have their credit or reputation destroyed. In this episode we are going to go over some password basics to help keep you safer.
Most people do not realize how important passwords are until they have their credit or reputation destroyed. In this episode we are going to go over some password basics to help keep you safer.
Today we discuss how not to get tricked by the scammers and malware artists. This type of activity is growing every day. Learn how to protect yourself.
Today we discuss how not to get tricked by the scammers and malware artists. This type of activity is growing every day. Learn how to protect yourself.
Today we discuss the importance of keeping your software up to date and how easily it can be done.
Today we discuss the importance of keeping your software up to date and how easily it can be done.
In our first episode we welcome everyone to the new Security 101 netcast and talk about phishing and how to avoid getting caught.
In our first episode we welcome everyone to the new Security 101 netcast and talk about phishing and how to avoid getting caught.
