Privacy Please
Tune into "Privacy Please," where hosts Cam and Gabe engage with privacy and security professionals around the planet. They bring expert insights to the table and break down complicated tech stuff everyone can understand.
Episodes
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 DualSaf...
We explore the recent LexisNexus data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of over 364,000 individuals through a third-party platform accessing their GitHub account. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in how data brokers handle our most sensitive information and raises questions about regulatory oversight.
• Data exposed included names, date of birth, phone numbers, social securit...
Gabe and Cameron dive into the unseen dangers of AI systems, exploring how inherent biases shape our perception and how prompt injection attacks pose serious security threats.
• Generative AI models contain built-in biases based on their training data, favoring Western and particularly North American perspectives
• A recent study shows ChatGPT-4 with personalization is more persuasive than humans 64.4% of...
ProPublica's investigation reveals the National Shooting Sports Foundation has been secretly sharing gun buyers' personal information, including underwear sizes, for political purposes. This privacy breach raises serious concerns about data exploitation even in industries that publicly position themselves as defenders of individual rights.
• Gun owners group demands federal investigation into firear...
Privacy Please News, for hitting big topics quickly with a hint of sarcasm to bring some joy and knowledge.
This week, we hit on the latest privacy events in tech with a satirical perspective on how your data is being shared, sold, and exploited. From Google's dramatic stance on sharing search data to state-sponsored hackers dominating zero-day exploits, this episode highlights the absurdity of our current digita...
Cameron and Gabe return after a brief hiatus to explore major developments in security, privacy, and resilience. They dive into insights from the IAPP conference and VeeamOn, examining how AI governance and outdated privacy tools are reshaping the industry landscape.
• AI governance frameworks dominated IAPP discussions with companies "building the plane as they're flying"
• Verizon's ...
Privacy threats continue to escalate as human error undermines even the most secure systems, from military officials accidentally exposing classified information to Russian hackers targeting encrypted messaging apps.
• Signal security breach occurred when defense officials accidentally added a reporter to their encrypted group chat discussing sensitive military operations
• Russian-linked attackers target...
Privacy threats are intensifying across multiple fronts, from genetic data vulnerabilities at 23andMe to corporate violations and messaging app security concerns. Cameron Ivey breaks down three urgent privacy issues and provides practical guidance on protecting your digital footprint in an increasingly vulnerable online landscape.
• 23andMe users should consider deleting their genetic data immediately due to ...
We explore how uncertainty and chaos create both vulnerabilities and opportunities in privacy and security. Amid global turmoil, cybersecurity professionals must adopt a bias toward action to counter increased threats that thrive in chaotic environments.
• Chaos serves as a smoke screen for malicious actors, just as DOS attacks once distracted from network intrusions
• Recent Ghost ransomware attack affec...
Today's episode dives into the intersection of AI behavior and digital security concerns. We discuss a startling incident involving a malfunctioning AI robot and explore a new ransomware threat known as Ghost.
• Overview of an AI robot incident that raised ethical concerns
• Examination of Asimov's Laws of Robotics and their relevance
• Introduction to Ghost ransomware and its impact on m...
The emergence of quantum computing presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for data security and privacy. As Microsoft reveals its new quantum chip, the industry must prepare for the significant threats that stable quantum computing poses to existing encryption methods.
• Microsoft announces a new quantum processing chip
• Potential risks to encryption and data security
• Industry ske...
The episode delves into the ongoing lawsuits challenging the sharing of personal data by federal agencies with Doge, the Department of Government Efficiency. The hosts discuss the implications of these lawsuits, particularly regarding the lack of clarity surrounding Doge's operations and the dismantling of the CFPB, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.
• Overview of Doge data lawsuits and ...
The episode examines the implications of a recent hacking incident involving the Chinese AI company DeepSeek, which claims to outperform competitors on cost and performance. We discuss the risks associated with AI tools, the necessity for better governance, and the broader impacts of AI on cybersecurity and data privacy.
• DeepSeek's emergence as a significant player in AI
• Performance claims that ...
The conversation centers on the evolving regulatory landscape amid a new administration, discussing the implications for data privacy and AI legislation. The episode emphasizes state-level movements and the potential for Congress to enact a cohesive national law while addressing emerging concerns around social media and technology.
• Overview of the new administration's regulatory potential
• Recent...
Apple’s recent iOS update has raised serious privacy concerns by enabling AI tools that monitor user behavior without consent. The episode emphasizes the urgent need for users to disable invasive settings while questioning Apple's commitment to privacy amidst its marketing claims.
• Examination of the AI features in the latest iOS update
• Default settings that allow data collection on app usage
As 2025 kicks off, we explore the irony of the EU Commission fining itself for breaching its own data privacy regulations. The episode delves into the absurdity of minor fines, enforcement challenges, and the need for accountability in privacy governance.
• Introduction to the state of the world in 2025
• Discussion of California’s wildfires and broader global issues
• Examination of the EU’s self-i...
The episode reflects on the intertwined impacts of AI, privacy, and cybersecurity throughout 2024. We explore trends around ransomware, consumer trust in data privacy, and what to expect in 2025 as technologies evolve and regulations advance.
• Discussion of AI's ambiguous role in cybersecurity
• Rise of ransomware incidents and implications for critical sectors
• Notable trends in consumer pre...
Ever wonder how the privacy landscape in the United States is about to shift dramatically? As we return from our Thanksgiving celebrations, we promise you'll gain highlights into the eight new privacy laws that will redefine how businesses handle consumer data by 2025. States like Delaware, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Iowa are leading the push for more consumer-friendly policies with default opt-out provisions a...
Join us for an enlightening journey into privacy and technology with Avi, founder of TrustIZ. Discover proactive strategies to tackle privacy challenges and gain insights into Israel's evolving privacy laws post-GDPR alignment. Explore the intersection of privacy and cybersecurity and the transformative role of AI in privacy processes. Avi's dynamic perspective, inspired by the energy of Hamilton, emphasizes...
Discover how these cyber criminals impersonate bosses and coworkers, manipulating emotions to trick victims into transferring money or revealing sensitive information. Learn how to spot the red flags: from urgent requests that cloud judgment, to lookalike email domains designed to deceive. We'll guide you through practical steps to safeguard your organization, emphasizing the importance of communication and verif...
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