Whether it’s a data leak or a data breach, it seems your private information is getting passed around (and into the wrong hands) every day. In this episode of Komando on Demand, guest host and renowned attorney Steven Teppler talks to retired FBI special agent Lawrence Wolfenden, a cybersecurity and privacy expert, about his experiences with electronic privacy issues as well as what the government can and can’t do when it comes to protecting our privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ransomware taking more hostages
The U.S. government’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency describes ransomware is a type of malware designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid. It typically spreads through phishing emails or by unknowingly visiting an infected website. Experts predict that ransomware attacks will cost businesses nearly $11 billion this year. Parham Eftekhari, executive director of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology, says we can fight ransomware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Privacy and data protection in the "internet of things" age
The “things” in the internet of things are getting smarter: We have smartphones, smart light bulbs, smart appliances, smartwatches — all connected through the internet. That’s cool and convenient, right? There’s one big problem: They’re designed to be connected, but not to be secure. We talk to Steven Teppler, a renowned privacy and cybersecurity attorney from Mandelbaum Salsburg, about how connected devices put people at risk for not only stolen data, but data we unwittingly share with big tech companie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Medical device hacking and the vulnerability of connected medical devices
Hacked medical devices are quickly becoming a top security threat. From pacemakers to hospital equipment, anything that connects wirelessly can be compromised. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks into the myths and realities of medical device hacking and security. Kim talks to Christian Espinosa, a cybersecurity professor at Maryville University and CEO of Alpine Security, about medical device security and what’s being done to make devices and hospitals more secure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the government protect your online privacy?
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month, and whether it’s a data leak or a data breach, it seems that your private information is getting passed around every day. In this episode of Komando on Demand, guest host and renowned attorney Steven Teppler talks to retired FBI special agent Lawrence Wolfenden, now a cybersecurity and privacy expert, about his experiences with electronic privacy issues during his career as well as what the government can and can’t do when it comes to protecting our privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cybersecurity and why we're our own worst enemy
Americans take risks in many areas of their lives whether it’s in business, school, at home, or online. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores how people are “digital risk takers” and what they need to do to safeguard themselves and their online privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are the biggest cybersecurity threats to the U.S.?
The U.S. is a target of cyber attacks and cyber terrorists. An FBI agent mapped out the biggest threats. What’s being done and what would happen if we were hit with a massive attack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices