How is a cookie banner like a road sign? What does it mean to "read the signs"? How can you use cookie banners to build good security habits?By IHP Academy

Why is the IHP Academy getting rebranded? What does it mean to become bulletproof? What are the 4 areas you need to protect? What are 5 categories of threats? What is the one key strategy to staying safe? Join us for free in the IHP Academy! https://ihpacademy.com/join.By IHP Academy

What are cookies? Do I have to accept them? Do cookies ever go away after I accept them? Unless it is actually physical cookies I can eat, I really don’t want them so what do I do to avoid them? links: Privacy Badger Brave Browser uBlock Origin Episode 31 about hotel key card cookies Episode 33 about browser extensions Join us for free in the IHP A…

How does typing in your password make you vulnerable to phishing? When do you authenticate someone in the physical world? What question should you be asking yourself more often?By IHP Academy

What is Backblaze? How long has Makani been using Backblaze? What feature is Backblaze missing? What is software opportunity cost? Get Backblaze Join us for free in the IHP Academy!By IHP Academy

What are the 3 big reasons people don't backup their data? What is the sad story that first interested Makani in backups? Does the cloud keep my data safe? What kind of malware shut down thousands of car dealerships because they didn't have backups? Do you need to start doing backups? Join us for free in the IHP Academy!…

What's safer - Apple or Windows? How does one famous Windows software developer answer this question? What is Gatekeeper? What is Patch Tuesday? What security feature does Windows have that Makani wishes Apple did too? Keep Windows updated What is Gatekeeper? What is SmartScreen? Malware statistics Join us for free in the IHP Academy!…

What's the most important step to take if an account gets hacked? - Spoiler alert: it's not changing your password. What youtube channel with it's 15 million subscribers had all it's thousands of videos deleted? What lessons can we learn from their story? What is authentication? Where do we see it in the physical world? How does it work online? Lin…

Why do I want the 2FAS app? What is Google Authenticator? Why does Makani trust the 2FAS app? Do I need 2FAS if I have a password manager? Get 2FAS Join us for free in the IHP Academy!By IHP Academy

What is a browser extension? Are there any I might want to use? What bad things can a browser extension do? How do I know which extensions to trust? Listen now for the answers. Review your installed extensions Join us for free in the IHP Academy!By IHP Academy

Today we are answering a listener question: which is safer - Apple or Android? We also talk about how important the answer is. And, of course, the biggest question: should you switch? Join us for free in the IHP Academy! What to expect when in contact with Apple Support. Mobile Phone Market Share Google shares the challenges of keeping Android secu…

If you listened to last week's episode, and are wondering what to do, this episode is for you. We discuss two free but powerful layers of protection from identity theft. It's something we already highly recommended for everyone, and even more so after the massive National Public Data breach we talked about last week. Join us for free in the IHP Aca…

Get simple answers to all your questions about this breach: How many countries were affected by this data breach? How many people? What group of people wasn't affected? How can I find out if my data was stolen? What should I do if it was? This is technically our 2nd news event we've covered, but first in what we are now calling our Special Edition …

In part two, we talk about step two of protecting your online accounts. There are many kinds of two-factor authentication and they have some important differences. In this episode, we demystify one that looks scary: TOTP. We talk about its strengths and weaknesses compared to the other forms. Listen now, then join us for free in the IHP Academy! Ho…

Looking for a VPN that isn't blocked and doesn't slow you down? ExpressVPN might be the answer. Their website might be full of hype, but there's still a lot to love about ExpressVPN. Listen now and find out if ExpressVPN is right for you. Join us for free in the IHP Academy! ExpressVPN + Backblaze special offer Reasons to trust ExpressVPN Bug Bount…

Do you keep hearing about VPNs? Are you wondering if you need to get one? Will it keep you safe? What is a VPN good for? We answer these questions and more. Listen now, then join us for free in the IHP Academy!By IHP Academy

Thank you for your questions, our lovely listeners! We had so many questions about CrowdStrike that we are interrupting our previously planned episodes to answer them. We answer the what, the why, and the how. There's a glimpse into the future and what we might do to prepare for our other technology breakdowns. If you have any questions we didn't a…

This is our first episode dedicated specifically to a listener request. We will be doing them the 3rd Friday of every month. This month, our listener shared a news article that he wanted us to share and talk about. We break down exactly how the attack works and steps you can take to protect yourself. Listen now, then share it with anyone you care a…

Have you ever thought about how many online accounts you have? Are all of them well protected? Overwhelmed just thinking about that question? In this series of episodes we will help you break down this task into manageable parts. Listen now, then join us for free in the IHP Academy! Your Critical Accounts…

Is Norton the answer to all your computer security woes? What does their service provide? Most importantly, can Norton be trusted to keep your computer safe? Listen now, then come share your thoughts with us in our free community forum. Norton's Virus Protection Promise Norton's parent company Avast acquires AVG Avast sells user data Uninstall Nort…

Are you excited for the new Microsoft Copilot+ PCs? They have a lot of cool sounding features. One of them raises some serious security concerns. Before you buy one, listen to this episode. Then come share your thoughts with us on our forum. Microsoft delays Recall amid privacy and security concernsBy IHP Academy

Everyone deserves a safe and private place to communicate. Listen now to learn why we trust Signal to do that for us, and for you. If you are serious about leveling up your digital defenses, join us in the Security Dojo!By IHP Academy

Start fighting back against spam. Listen now to learn the simple thing you can start doing now. Then visit here for help getting started. If you are serious about leveling up your digital defenses, join us in the Security Dojo!By IHP Academy

Learn now to learn about a sneaky thing hidden in your email. Then visit here for instructions on how to configure it. Doing this will help you in your battle against spam. You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. If you are ready to level up your digital defenses, join us in the Security Dojo!…

Would you like to reduce your spam email to just 10 a year? I've been doing it for 13 years. Listen now to hear how. You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. If you are ready to level up your digital defenses, join us in the Security Dojo!By IHP Academy

Are you exhausted by just the thought of checking email? Do you worry you'll click on the wrong thing? Join us for our next several episodes as we explore solutions. Are you ready to level up your digital defenses? Save your spot in the Security Dojo today! Questions? Talk to Makani You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by click…

Are you ready to level up your digital defenses? Join the Security Dojo today! You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here.By IHP Academy

Do you ever feel uneasy shopping online? Do you ever wonder: can I trust this website? Listen now to find a powerful and free solution you can use today. Then tell us what you think - inside our free community forum! Get our tips for setting up your privacy.com account Privacy.com's own explanation of what a Privacy Virtual Card is TrustPilot revie…

How does google beat the competition? Listen now to learn their trick. It's subtle but effective. Stories we shared Google pays $26 billion in 2021 to be default search engine across platforms Google pays $20 billion in 2022 to be default Safari search engine Microsoft willing to pay $15 billion to Apple to be default search engine Search Engines S…

There is a master key to your online identity. Listen now to learn what it is and one way you can safeguard it. You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. If you are ready to level up your digital defenses, join us in the Security Dojo!By IHP Academy

Deepfakes are something everyone needs to know about. Listen now and then spread the word to friends and family. Moon Landing Deepfake Taylor Swift Scam Ad If you like what you hear, come join us inside the Security Dojo! You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here.By IHP Academy

You've decided it's time to level up your security by using 1Password. Listen now to learn a few key principles to make that journey smoother. 1Password signup Secret Key Emergency Kit iPhone or iPad Autofill Android Autofill Autofill Elsewhere If you run into troubles, please let us help. We'd also love to hear your victories. Come join us inside …

You need a password manager you can trust. We trust 1Password. Listen now and then decide for yourself if you do too. Either way, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Come join us inside the Security Dojo! You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. 1Password.com home page 1Password community forum 1Password security aud…

Take the first step in your password manager journey by picking a master password. Listen now to learn how to make a strong one that won't drive you crazy. IHPAcademy random word generator If you get stuck, or have any questions, we'd love to help you inside the Security Dojo! You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking he…

Do you hate trying to pick strong passwords? And even worse, trying to remember them and type them in? Maybe you write them down, but then have a hard time finding the right one when you need it. Have you ever thought to yourself, "there has to be a better way"? You were right. There is a better way. Listen now and give yourself the gift of finding…

One day your spidey sense will fail you, and you want to be prepared. Listen now to learn how. You'll also discover the power of one super simple security principle: two factor communication. But we decided not to make that the title, because we thought it sounded too much like "two factor authentication" which is computer geeky. Hopefully boring i…

There's something many of us do to sabotage our friends' efforts to stay safe. And our own. It's a sign that we aren't applying one of the key principles of online security. Listen now to learn what that key is and how to stop sabotaging your friends. Make progress in your security journey by joining us inside the Security Dojo! You can sign up for…

What is a protection partner and how can having one help you? It's a free strategy that anyone can use. It will give you an extra layer of security against many types of threats, but especially scams. Listen now to learn the details. Once you're done, please join us inside the Security Dojo! You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes…

In the first two episodes, we've talked about the many flaws of passwords. Please don't count on passwords to protect you. Instead, add a second layer of protection. Listen now to learn how. Then if you have questions, please come ask us inside the Security Dojo! You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here.…

What's the best defense against any enemy? Understand how they think. Join us in this episode for a glimpse into the minds of hackers. But be warned: it might just inspire you to make some changes. We'd love to make that easy for you. So join us in the Security Dojo! If you want to see a victory reel for hackers, visit this news feed. You can sign …

We hate passwords, and so should you! They are the precarious foundation of modern security. Understanding the problem is the key to solving it. Listen now and start the journey. Then come learn more inside the IHP Academy! You can sign up for notifications of new podcast episodes by clicking here. If you are ready to level up your digital defenses…