Best EnCrypted Pod Podcasts (2024)

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#SGGQA 345: China Orders Apple to Remove Meta Apps, Huawei’s Pop Out Camera, Discord Security, Twitter’s Grok and Fake News

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Good Morning! Apple has been ordered by China to remove ALL of Meta’s apps from the App Store. Discord is getting scraped by a spy site. Twitter’s Grok AI is spitting out a TON of fake news. A bunch of people googled questions about going blind after the eclipse. Google is reorganizing the Android and … Continue reading "#SGGQA 345: China Orders Ap…

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"The Bowmen" / "Out of the Earth" by Arthur Machen 32:10

24m ago32:10

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In 1914 Arthur Machen published “The Bowmen”, a patriotic supernatural tale intended to boost the morale of British soldiers fighting in the trenches and those at home who had heard reports of the horrors of warfare. However, much to his consternation, Machen’s story was taken as fact by a public who desperately wanted to believe and spawned the le…

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"Kecksies" by Marjorie Bowen 39:05

7d ago39:05

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Two debauched noblemen seek refuge in the cottage of Goody Boyle one stormy night. When they find out that her home is the last resting place of a mutual enemy – Richard Horne – and his corpse is in the next room, they decide to play a diabolical joke. But just who will have the last laugh in Marjorie Bowen’s classic tale of cruelty, revenge, and w…

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#SGGQA 344: Windows 11 Start Menu Ads, Google Photos AI Editor for All, The INSANE Costs of AI!

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The FCC is requiring ISPs to list ALL their costs, and it’s shocking this wasn’t a rule before! Windows is bringing more “suggestions” to the Start Menu. Adobe’s “ethical” AI was trained on images from a “non-ethical” AI. Google is bringing AI editor to ALL phones, but also ending support for their ONE VPN. And … Continue reading "#SGGQA 344: Windo…

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#SGGQA 343 with TK Bay: FCC Net Neutrality Vote, Apple Home Robots, Android Location Trackers, No Cheap Tesla, Judge Tosses AI “Enhanced” Video

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The FCC is voting to replace Net Neutrality! Judge throws out phone camera evidence over AI manipulation! Tesla MIGHT be scrapping plans to release a cheaper car! Apple might make robots? Android’s new desktop mode is a babystep back in the right direction! And we HAVE to chat about Android’s Find My network starting to … Continue reading "#SGGQA 3…

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"An Experiment of the Dead" by Helen de Guerry Simpson 29:09

22d ago29:09

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When Reverend Dionysius Luan asks to visit his cousin who is in prison awaiting execution, the solicitor begins to wonder whether he has an ulterior motive. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “An Experiment of the Dead” by Helen de Guerry Simpson (1938).You can hear me discuss this story by b…

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#SGGQA 341: DOJ Sues Apple, EU Investigating Apple for DMA Non-Compliance, Qualcomm’s X Elite Chip is a SCREAMER

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We’re simplifying this week’s show. Apple is in regulator crosshairs, and a landmark case has been filed by the DOJ. Facebook and Google are facing scrutiny in the EU. Everyone on social media has suddenly become a legal scholar. And I got to play with a new chip for laptops that might seriously disrupt how … Continue reading "#SGGQA 341: DOJ Sues …

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#SGGQA 340: No Pornhub in TX, Tesla Prices Plummet, Apple to use Google AI, FCC Fails Us on Broadband Speeds

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Good morning! Pornhub leaves Texas over new age verification system! Tesla used prices are in free fall! Apple might turn to Google’s Gemini to add more AI to the iPhone! Sony might drop their iconic XPERIA design! A new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has been revealed! And whats going on with all the influencers using … Continue reading "#SGGQA 340: No Pornh…

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#SGGQA 339 – Apple Caves on Epic Ban, Pixel 8 Wont Get Gemini, Nikon Acquires RED, Windows Dumps Android Apps

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TECH NEWS! Apple caves to EU regulators and reinstates Epic’s account. Nikon acquires cinema camera manufacturer RED. Microsoft is dropping support for Android apps in Windows. Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth shutter in the same week. A new study shows almost no link between social media and site traffic. Apple finally cancels the car … Continue…

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"The Next Heir" by H. D. Everett 1:42:26

1M ago1:42:26

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A Canadian soldier journeys to England in response to an advertisement seeking the heir to his ancestral home Quinton Court. On visiting his cousin, a strange and invalid antiquarian, he uncovers dark secrets and begins to question whether he should accept the mantle of…the next heir.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estr…

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#SGGQA 338: PJ Pod – Fun New Toys, Getting Scary Sick, and TOO MUCH RAIN

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Normally we do our pajama podcast on the last Monday of every month, but there was TOO much news to cover in February! I’m taking a break! We’ll wander wherever the chat takes us! Let’s get our tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 338 (RSS subscription links below) Get the … Continue reading "#SGGQA 338: PJ Pod – Fun New To…

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#SGGQA 337: Xiaomi 14, OnePlus Watch 2, Honor Magic 6 Pro, Microsoft’s New AI Eraser, MWC!

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Tech News Monday! MWC IS UPON US! And there are a TON of gadgets to talk about! Embargoes have lifted on Xiaomi, Honor, and OnePlus! Also we should spend a little time talking about the terrible state of Google search, and how it’s killing review sites. More layoffs, sites shutting down, and it seems good … Continue reading "#SGGQA 337: Xiaomi 14, …

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"Forgotten Harbour" by Gordon Hillman 39:47

2M ago39:47

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America's foremost authority on poltergeists, the indomitable Cranshawe, is called in to investigate the mysterious occurrences at a fogbound coastal town. But who, or what, is behind the strange sights and sounds, and will Cranshawe crack the case before yet another tragedy strikes Forgotten Harbour?This original recording is an audio presentation…

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#SGGQA 336 – Apple Vision Pro Returns, Xiaomi 14 Ultra Teaser, UK to Ban Phones in Schools, EU Bans Laws Weakening Encryption

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Tech News Monday! Apple is facing fines and more regulatory scrutiny, while their mixed reality headset faces higher than average return rates. The FCC gets tougher on telcos. A court in the EU declares encryption a human right. The UK might ban phones in schools. Reddit sells off ALL your data for a small sum. … Continue reading "#SGGQA 336 – Appl…

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"The Same Dog" by Robert Aickman 55:12

2M ago55:12

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The lives of a young girl and boy are changed irrevocably following an encounter with a strange dog at a mysterious house. But what really happened that day, and was it (as Mary suggests) a “haunted house”? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. You can hear me discuss this story by becoming a Pa…

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"The Black Stone Statue" by Mary Elizabeth Counselman 38:51

2M ago38:51

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The resident of a rundown boarding house becomes intrigued when a familiar face comes seeking a room. The man has returned from South America with a strange story and even stranger cargo. But will it be his undoing…?This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Black Stone Statue” by Mary Elizabeth…

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"Grey Sand and White Sand" by Helen de Guerry Simpson 54:07

3M ago54:07

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ANNOUNCEMENT: I have receive comments (admittedly by only one user) that the podcast does not play for them. I have received no other reports of this and I have not personally experienced any playback failure when trying on a few different podcast platforms. Please comment or email me if you've had any playback problems. They might be out of my con…

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"The Hall Bedroom" by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 54:53

3M ago54:53

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The landlady of a boarding-house relates the strange history of the third floor hall bedroom through the journal left by its latest tenant: a man in town to “take the waters” who becomes convinced that there is something unusual about his lodgings…This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Hall …

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"Oh, Whistle and I'll Come To You, My Lad" by M. R. James 53:25

4M ago53:25

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Professor Parkins is spending the winter holiday improving his golf at the seaside town of Burnstow when he makes a strange discovery at the site of an old monastery. But what is the secret of the whistle he finds? And when he blows into it has he roused more than the wind?This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for En…

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"The Horror of Abbot's Grange" by Frederick Cowles 43:44

4M ago43:44

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When a married couple take up residence at Abbot’s Grange, the husband has reservations about the place, especially when he learns about its dark history. But during their housewarming party, events take a sinister turn…This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Horror of Abbot’s Grange” by Fred…

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"The Breakdown" by Marjorie Bowen 25:02

4M ago25:02

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On his way to spend Christmas with his friend, a man is stranded when the train does not run. Deciding to complete his journey on foot, he soon becomes lost and finds refuge in a desolate tavern, “The Wishing Inn”…This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Breakdown” by Marjorie Bowen (circa 192…

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"The Last Laugh" by D. H. Lawrence 47:03

5M ago47:03

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A group of young people are out and about one snowy night in Hampstead, Northwest London, when strange laughter and mysterious voices seem to be changing both themselves and the world around them. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Last Laugh” by D. H. Lawrence (1925).You can hear me dis…

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"Mrs Raeburn's Waxwork" by Lady Eleanor Smith 39:53

5M ago39:53

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Stranded in a rainy manufacturing city and in need of money, a down-on-his-luck actor accepts a job at Mugivan’s Waxworks. But when dusk falls, the wax figures in the chamber of Curiosities and Horrors seem to take on a life of their own, and one in particular begins to exert a powerful influence over the hapless attendant.This original recording i…

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"Field with Five Trees" by Hugh Walpole 40:28

5M ago40:28

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When their previously happy marriage becomes strained, an author considers an affair? But could he ever leave his beloved Mary? And what is the secret of the five trees that stand in the field beyond their cottage?This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Field with Five Trees” by Hugh Walpole (193…

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"The New Mother" by Lucy Clifford (plus Bonus Story) 1:14:47

5M ago1:14:47

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Two children are encouraged to misbehave by a mysterious girl in the village. Their mother warns them what will happen if their naughtiness persists…***STAY TUNED AT THE END FOR A BONUS STORY***This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The New Mother” by Lucy Clifford (1882).You can hear me discuss…

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"Strange Bedfellows" by Jasper L'Estrange 1:04:42

6M ago1:04:42

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Staying at a hotel on a business trip, a middle-aged man has a variety of bizarre experiences. But who is the old woman in the elevator...and will he survive the night?This is an original story written and read by Jasper L'Estrange for the EnCrypted Horror Podcast.****BONUS CONTENT****As a Halloween treat, the main story is followed by a discussion…

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"The House in the Wood" by John Hastings Turner 28:03

6M ago28:03

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When Robbie McClaren suggests that they should go for a walking holiday in the Savernake Forest, his friend thinks it’s a good idea. But the mysterious house they find there is only the first strange discovery of the trip.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The House in the Wood” by John Hast…

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Data Care for Everyone: Don’t click on things you shouldn’t and what to do if you did 5:21

6M ago5:21

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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Data Care for Everyone: Update Software Regularly 4:18

6M ago4:18

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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Data Care for Everyone: Passwords 7:34

6M ago7:34

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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Data Care for Everyone: Encrypt Your Files 3:06

6M ago3:06

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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Data Care for Everyone: Sim Swapping 3:11

6M ago3:11

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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"The Horror-Horn" by E. F. Benson 39:30

6M ago39:30

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While on holiday in the Swiss Alps, a man learns of a race of subhuman cave dwellers supposedly live on the Ungeheurehorn – The Horror-Horn. He dismisses these rumours as local superstition, but was he right to? This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “The Horror-Horn” by E. F. Benson (1922).You c…

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"Fear" by P. C. Wren 1:06:19

6M ago1:06:19

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While travelling through “unadministered territory” in Southeast Asia an Englishman is forced to spend the night at an abandoned and dilapidated jungle rest-house. However, his qualms about the place prove well-founded when the bungalow begins to reveal a gruesome history.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnC…

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"Scoured Silk" by Marjorie Bowen 53:39

7M ago53:39

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Elisa Minden is due to be married to a wealthy scholar Humphrey Orford. But as the wedding day draws near she starts to wonder about Mr Orford’s first wife, who died twenty years before, and begins to unravel a mystery. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. “Scoured Silk” by Marjorie Bowen (1918…

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"The Childish Thing" by John Metcalfe 36:03

7M ago36:03

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The death of the Hewson family's housemaid prompts eight-year-old Dulcie to explore the woodshed. The curious wax figurine she finds there, hidden amongst the rubbish, both fascinates and unsettles her. But could there be more to this childish thing than first meets the eye...?This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange fo…

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Data Care for Everyone: Don't get D.U.P.E.D. 2:41

7M ago2:41

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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Data Care for Everyone: Deploy MFA 4:52

7M ago4:52

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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Data Care for Everyone Introduction: Phishing 4:47

7M ago4:47

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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Data Care for Everyone: Intersection of Cybersecurity and Physical Security 3:33

7M ago3:33

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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Data Care for Everyone: Misinformation and Disinformation 5:36

7M ago5:36

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Welcome to a special edition of the Cyber Brief Podcast, the cybersecurity show that uncovers the latest cyber-attacks, hacks, and stories that matter to all of us. This podcast is brought to you by the National Cybersecurity Center. We’re bringing to you our nationally acclaimed cyber training from our Cyber for Government Leaders Program, package…

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"Jack Werrett, The Flood Man" by Rebecca Lloyd 1:01:32

7M ago1:01:32

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Dr Megan Wood thinks the Georgian house on the edge of a desolate Norfolk marsh will be the perfect place for her research into local churches. But the strange behaviour of her two new landladies hints at an even stranger secret - one that puts her in unwitting peril! This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypt…

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QR Code Fraud Rampancy: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim 18:04

1y ago18:04

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When is the last time you scanned a QR Code and thought about what risk you might be taking? QR codes are becoming more popular, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of them to carry out cyber attacks. The FBI has issued warnings about cybercriminals tampering with QR codes to steal users’ login and financial information. On this episode, we spo…

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API Cybersecurity and the Vulnerabilities to Orgs and Government Ft. Dean Phillips 25:19

1y ago25:19

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APIs – or application program interfaces – are an integral part of critical infrastructure and our daily lives. However, APIs are becoming an increasingly bigger risk in cybersecurity. We spoke with Dean Phillips, the Executive Director, Public Sector Programs at NoName Security. Dean is a Former FBI Assistant Director who was the Special Agent in …

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Cyber Empowerment for Personal Protection, Privacy, and Small Biz 20:43

1+ y ago20:43

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Buzzwords we often hear like empowerment, personal protection, and privacy are sometimes diluted to the point of becoming background noise in our busy lives. But privacy and empowerment, particularly in the context of cybersecurity, are extremely important. One might ask what does empowerment in cyber mean, how we can we truly achieve it, and what …

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The Trenches of the Global Cyber Workforce Shortage 25:10

1+ y ago25:10

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Globally, we are facing a cyber workforce shortage of 2.5 to 3.5 million people. Thomas Russell, Director of Cyber Education at the National Cybersecurity Center, shares with us just how bad this shortage is and what he is seeing from the trenches of cybersecurity education.By National Cybersecurity Center

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"Whittington's Cat" by Lady Eleanor Smith 52:18

1+ y ago52:18

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When a lonely young man's obsession with the Christmas pantomime takes a sinister turn those closest to him begin to worry about his sanity. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Whittington's Cat" by Lady Eleanor Smith (1934). 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Please support my work... Researching, reading, re-…

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"Martin's Close" by M.R. James 53:19

1+ y ago53:19

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The written record of a 17th-century murder trial takes an unusual turn when witnesses relate seemingly supernatural occurences. But through their testimonies the true circumstances of Ann Clark's death are gradually uncovered. This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCrypted Horror. "Martin's Close" by M.R. James…

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Lessons from SolarWinds ft. Mark Weatherford 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

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Solarwinds serves as a fascinating case study for just how serious and vast cyber threats can be. In this episode, we are joined again by cybersecurity expert Mark Weatherford as he tells the harrowing tale of one of the biggest hacks in history.By National Cybersecurity Center

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"The Funeral March of a Marionette" by John Metcalfe 24:47

1+ y ago24:47

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Young George and his older brother Alfie decide to make some money for themselves with a "penny for the Guy" on the eve of Bonfire Night. But as darkness closes in on this snowy night, London is full of strangeness and foreboding - and Alfie becomes increasingly uneasy.This original recording is an audio presentation by Jasper L'Estrange for EnCryp…

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