Linked – Consumer guide advises how your car may be tracking you
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Linked – Consumer guide advises how your car may be tracking you

I recently purchased a new car, for the first time since 2002. One of the first things I noticed was how “connected” it is, to my phone, to trip data, to various apps, to it’s own internal information etc. Naturally, as an eDiscovery professional, I immediately started wondering about how that data is handled, and…

Linked – So my ISP can now sell my browsing history – what can I do?
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Linked – So my ISP can now sell my browsing history – what can I do?

If you’re already using a VPN when you travel, because hotel wifi and Starbucks wifi are not secure, go ahead and fire up that VPN tool even when you’re at home now, because your ISP might be tracking you and selling off that data too. But, also understand that the ISP is selling off chunks…

Linked – Security Update for the LastPass Extension
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Linked – Security Update for the LastPass Extension

There’s a security issue inside the Lastpass browser exension that could allow a hacker to get in between you and Lastpass, and get all your info. While they correct the issue, they do have some recommendations to stay safe, or consider turning of the browser extension for a little bit. Use the LastPass Vault as…

Linked – Phishing 101 at the School of Hard Knocks
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Linked – Phishing 101 at the School of Hard Knocks

Universities are an obvious target for hackers, for some really obvious reasons. Usually you have a relatively inexperienced IT workforce, a risk-unaware user base, and one thing that may come as a surprise to many outside of these environments, an extremely insecure environment. A few years back I had some interaction with a college IT…

Linked – The dark side of mobile tech: How spyware empowers abusers and leaves us vulnerable
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Linked – The dark side of mobile tech: How spyware empowers abusers and leaves us vulnerable

I’ve posted about this before, but it always helps to have a reminder. If you’re trying to escape an abusive situation, leave your devices behind. In these days of connected cars, maybe leave those behind too, if you can. Or, at least make sure the person you’re trying to get away from is not able…

Linked – FCC: Your cybersecurity isn’t our problem
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Linked – FCC: Your cybersecurity isn’t our problem

The new FCC chair has suspended some new rules scheduled to go into effect regarding ISPs, this is not good. The rules would’ve required internet service providers to notify consumers about the collection and use of their data and required opt-in consent before using or sharing what the FCC considers sensitive information. That’s stuff like…