Best Anonyome Labs Podcasts (2024)

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The Data Your Photos Leak 36:25

2h ago36:25

36:25

Today, there are more mobile phones in existence than people on earth. That's billions and billions of personal electronic devices of which virtually all likely include at least one camera. Thirty years ago, taking pictures was an involved process that included dropping off film at a processing lab, where you could pick up the developed photos a fe…

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The Privacy Problem 42:15

6d ago42:15

42:15

Every so often it's helpful to get back to the basics when it comes to protecting individual privacy. In light of the recent major data breach, potentially exposing the social security numbers of every American, we're revisiting the core elements of the "privacy problem." In this episode of Privacy Files, we speak with entrepreneur and software dev…

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Mental Privacy with Dr. Nita Farahany 41:25

17d ago41:25

41:25

Since launching this podcast, we've covered a wide variety of privacy issues. But one topic we haven't addressed is the concept of "mental privacy." In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Dr. Nita Farahany about how advancements in neurotechnology are threatening to infringe on cognitive liberty. Dr. Farahany is a professor of law and philoso…

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Secrets Management and Personal Data 31:02

16d ago31:02

31:02

In this episode of Privacy Files we explore a cybersecurity topic that is so obscure that according to our guest, 9 out of every 10 security professionals don't even know they're supposed to be managing it. If you've never heard about "secrets", you're not alone. We hope this interview sheds light on an extremely critical aspect of cybersecurity th…

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Starting Your Privacy Journey 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

The first step in someone's privacy journey is simply understanding the problem in the first place. Every time you share your personal information with companies, whether online or offline, that data often times ends up in the hands of third parties. In this episode we sit down with Jo, a member of Anonyome Labs' product team, to discuss Reclaim, A…

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Nonprofits and Cybersecurity 36:26

2M ago36:26

36:26

There are approximately two million nonprofit organizations operating in the United States alone, accounting for one out of every ten private-sector workers. It's an industry that's literally measured in the trillions of dollars. Yet when it comes to business operations, due to shoestring budgets, many nonprofits run their entire operations using s…

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Crypto Scams 47:42

3M ago47:42

47:42

Cryptocurrency has made many people very wealthy. There are more than 88,000 millionaires who got rich through crypto investing. In fact, there are even 17 "crypto billionaires." But for every person who makes it big in the world of cryptocurrency, there are many times more who either never grow their investment or who lose money. In this episode o…

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Securities Fraud 37:46

3M ago37:46

37:46

According to the United States Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023 alone. In that same year, Americans were defrauded $4.6 billion via investment scams. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Val Harkless, a government contractor who assists with fraud and analysis for the Securities and Exchange Commission's…

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Reusable Digital Identity 54:01

3M ago54:01

54:01

In the United States, fraud and identity theft together result in tens of billions of dollars in losses annually. Contributing to this growing problem is the continued use of usernames and passwords stored in giant, centralized databases owned by large companies. These databases are often the target of hacking attacks. And this stolen data finds it…

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The Practice of Privacy Law 37:06

4M ago37:06

37:06

When it comes to data privacy, the legal and regulatory environment is changing faster than ever. While in the United States, no federal privacy law exists, there's a growing sentiment from those who are watching closely that things are about to change. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to privacy law attorney Alan Chapell. Alan is the Foun…

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Romantic AI Chatbots and Privacy 50:09

4M ago50:09

50:09

Ever since the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the news. AI is bringing a level of realism and human-like behavior to technology that just two years ago would have been considered unthinkable. But AI is also introducing new data privacy concerns. In this episode of Privacy Files, we examine t…

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The Cybersecurity Paradox 44:58

4M ago44:58

44:58

On this show, we have talked quite a bit about the red hot cybersecurity industry. Companies can't fill open positions fast enough. Globally, cybersecurity spending exceeds $200 billion. But there's a small problem. You might call it a cybersecurity paradox. Despite companies spending more than ever on cybersecurity, companies are also losing data …

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Deepfakes, AI and Accounting Fraud 44:06

5M ago44:06

44:06

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing great promise to the world in the form of increased productivity and a better quality of life. However, as with any new technology, there are people who look to leverage it for nefarious purposes. Deepfakes are seemingly everywhere now. And while some are being used for humor or general ent…

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Decentralizing the Web 33:34

5M ago33:34

33:34

Web3, or Web 3.0, is a new vision for the World Wide Web where the user is in control. While Web3 has been called many things, there's no doubt that its architecture enables for the democratization of the web. The key concepts of Web3 include decentralization, blockchain technologies and token-based economies. While the pervasiveness of fraud in cr…

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Cybersecurity vs. GRC 36:33

5M ago36:33

36:33

With large data breaches making headline news nearly every week, cybersecurity is a hot topic. Recently, AT&T discovered the personal information of more than 70 million current and former customers being sold on the Dark Web. Compounding this is the fact that it takes on average nearly seven months for a corporate security and compliance team to e…

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Pig Butchering Scams 41:28

5M ago41:28

41:28

According to a recent study at the University of Texas at Austin, from January 2020 to February 2024, people lost more than $75 billion around the world to the scam of pig butchering. Named after the practice of farmers fattening hogs before slaughter, victims are lured into fake crypto investments. Once victims send enough funds, the scammers disa…

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True Crime: Scammed Out of $50,000 57:37

5M ago57:37

57:37

In 2023, Americans lost more than $10 billion to fraud. This is the largest annual loss in US history. In terms of dollars lost, investment scams emptied consumers' bank accounts more than any other scam at $4.6 billion. But a close second was imposter scams at $2.7 billion. In this episode of Privacy Files, we look at the tragic story of former Ne…

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Cybersecurity Girl 40:25

5M ago40:25

40:25

The demand for cybersecurity professionals is strong. Job vacancies in the industry grew from one million in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2021. And because of this shortfall in talent, companies are struggling to keep up with the latest in modern threat awareness, including phishing, social engineering, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and financial frau…

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Search Engines and Privacy 38:15

6M ago38:15

38:15

In 2015, Dr. Robert Epstein, a psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, made world news. Dr. Epstein was one of the authors of a groundbreaking study that found that Google's search ranking algorithm could influence how people vote. Even more shocking, according to Dr. Epstein, "We estimate, based on win margin…

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Financial Crimes 59:42

6M ago59:42

59:42

In 2023, it is estimated that $3.1 trillion in illicit funds moved through the global financial system. Financial crimes can take many forms. Money laundering accounted for trillions of dollars supporting a wide range of crimes, including $346.7 billion in human trafficking, $782.9 billion in drug trafficking activity, and $11.5 billion in terroris…

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Investigating Fraud 43:10

6M ago43:10

43:10

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023. This is a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022. Some of the most common scams include investment scams, imposter scams, bank transfer scams and cryptocurrency scams. "Digital tools are making it easier than ev…

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Employment Scams 1:17:14

6M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

The rise of remote work has led to the rise of a wild phenomenon: the overemployed. While it is difficult to know exactly how many people juggle multiple full-time jobs simultaneously, it is evident the trend is more common than most realize. 79% of remote workers say they have been overemployed within the past year In fact, on Reddit, there is a s…

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Cyber Governance 35:02

7M ago35:02

35:02

Modern organizations face continuous threats from bad actors that put systems, data and people at great risk. This is why it's critical for companies to adopt solid cyber governance strategies. Cyber governance, or cybersecurity governance, is a holistic approach to mitigating business risks. Via risk management and security awareness, companies de…

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True Crime: Dating Apps 1:07:16

7M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

If you have ever spent some time on dating apps, you most likely have encountered fake profiles. And with recent improvements in AI, there's a good chance some of those fake profiles aren't even using pictures of real people. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported some form of a romance scam, with to…

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Permissions Management 35:03

7M ago35:03

35:03

Whether it's at work or at home, everything we do online is based on permissions. If you have the proper credentials, you can obtain access. When permissions management breaks down or a threat actor manages to gain unauthorized access, the situation can deteriorate very quickly. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Jake Moshenko. Jake is an…

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The Legal Landscape of Internet Privacy 42:56

7M ago42:56

42:56

In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Cindy Cohn, an American civil liberties attorney and the Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). In 2018, Forbes named Cindy one of America's Top 50 Women in Tech. Cindy's passion for internet law spans decades and has put her in the middle of landmark legal cases involving privac…

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True Crime: Cyber Kidnapping 43:51

8M ago43:51

43:51

Happy New Year! In this first Privacy Files episode of 2024, we kick off a new true crime series...with a privacy angle. We examine the disturbing crime of cyber kidnapping. According to the FBI, scammers have been perpetrating variations of cyber kidnapping for at least 20 years. Sometimes called "virtual kidnapping," cyber kidnapping is an extort…

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Eliminating Digital Exhaust 54:16

8M ago54:16

54:16

Quick Note: This is the last episode of 2023. We will be back the second week of January 2024 with exciting new changes and many more fascinating guests. Thank you to everyone who has supported Privacy Files over the past year. You have given us encouragement to continue our mission to help the world take back control over its personal information.…

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Musings of a Privacy Tech Innovator 58:47

9M ago58:47

58:47

The mission to give people back control over their personal data is far from an easy one. Fortunately for society, there are a few mavericks around the world who are sacrificing sleep for the protection of individual privacy. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to JB Benjamin, a privacy tech innovator who is reshaping the digital landscape. J…

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Verifying Identity 47:42

9M ago47:42

47:42

There are many good people around the world who are working long hours to make data privacy and security second nature. Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag, is one of these leaders whose passion begins with focusing on the human side of business. Author of the book Loyal: A Leader's Guide to Winning Customer and Employee Loyalty, Aaron shows you why it's…

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Cars and Privacy 54:46

9M ago54:46

54:46

Special Note: This is the 50th episode of Privacy Files. Thank you to all for your continued support of our mission to make the topic of privacy approachable for everyone. 2024 will be even better! ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode of Privacy Files, we look at the rise of the Software-Defined Vehicle and how this evolution in automobiles is puttin…

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Privacy Talk - Utah Pinners Conference 1:30:02

10M ago1:30:02

1:30:02

The reason we started Privacy Files is to make the topic of privacy and personal data protection more approachable for a wider, global audience. Many people acknowledge that privacy is important, but they just don't know where to begin. At Privacy Files, we believe this begins with understanding your privacy risk exposure. In other words, it's abou…

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DNA and Privacy 59:42

10M ago59:42

59:42

Tens of millions of Americans alone have submitted their DNA to companies in the hopes of learning more about their ancestry. Genetic testing for ancestry research and identifying potential health issues is big business. However, as with any tool used for good, there can be a downside. Recently, a hacker stole the genetic data from millions of user…

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Privacy Tips from a MySudo Power User 44:27

10M ago44:27

44:27

One of the biggest challenges to getting more people to be proactive about protecting their personal data is the data privacy knowledge gap. In this episode of Privacy Files, we're getting back to the basics of how to manage personally identifiable information by talking to Nick, a power user of MySudo, the world's only all-in-one privacy app. Nick…

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Privacy as a Business Model 42:11

11M ago42:11

42:11

Privacy is a hot topic. There are headline news stories about data privacy concerns, laws and breaches appearing virtually every single day. Polls show that the public worries about protecting personal data. However, people often don't know where to start. Yes, there is most definitely a data privacy knowledge gap. In this episode of Privacy Files,…

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Confessions of a Former Intelligence Officer 56:08

11M ago56:08

56:08

There has been a giant spotlight shining on cybersecurity at Las Vegas casinos. Recently a hacking group pretended to be an IT support employee with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and gained access to the company's computer systems. Hackers made off with Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers from a “significant number” of loyalty progra…

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Personally Identifiable Information (PII) 49:44

12M ago49:44

49:44

We've talked a lot about social engineering on Privacy Files. It's commonly said that the human is the weakest link in data security. In this episode, we talk about what you could call unintentional social engineering. What if you had a story so compelling that employees of retail businesses would eagerly hand over personally identifiable informati…

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Digital Identity 50:19

12M ago50:19

50:19

To learn more about this episode's guest Phil Windley: https://www.windley.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/windley/ https://internetidentityworkshop.com/ https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/learning-digital-identity/9781098117689/ In this episode... Data breaches are a common occurrence in the digital age. Most of us feel pretty helpless when it …

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Protective Intelligence 55:01

1y ago55:01

55:01

To learn more about this episode's guest Olivia Arnauts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviaarnauts/ https://www.zfisolutions.com/ https://www.relentlessrevival.org/ In this episode... Most people are generally familiar with the work that private investigators do. But there is a specialization within this profession that few are aware of. In this ep…

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The Snowden Leaks: 10 years later 1:25:41

1y ago1:25:41

1:25:41

It's hard to believe, but ten years have passed since former government contractor Edward Snowden shocked the world disclosing that the United States National Security Agency (NSA) was collecting data from the electronic communications of millions of American citizens--all without a warrant. For the majority of the public, that's what people rememb…

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NFL Super Bowl Winner on Athlete Privacy 1:20:47

1y ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Privacy is an important topic for an increasing number of people around the world. But it takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to professional athletes. In this episode of Privacy Files, we sit down with former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl XXVI champion Jason Buck. Jason was the 17th overall pick in the 1987 NFL draft and played for t…

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Dark Web Crimes 47:00

1y ago47:00

47:00

In this episode of Privacy Files, we continue our multipart series on the dark web. We examine the complexities of dark web crimes and discuss their far-reaching impacts. To help us navigate this subject, we talk to Tammy Harper. Tammy is a Senior Threat Analyst, Dark Web Investigator and Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) consultant. D…

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Scam Call Centers with Celebrity YouTuber Kitboga 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Watch YouTuber Kitboga Bait Scammers: https://www.youtube.com/@KitbogaShow/featured Have a scam for Kitboga to look into? Email him at: hello@kitbogashow.com Scam call centers are big business. Employees head into a typical-looking office building and put in their 40-plus hours every week sitting in cramped cubicles. But unlike most common office w…

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The Biggest Data Breach Ever 54:49

1y ago54:49

54:49

You might not be familiar with the term Real-Time Bidding (RTB), but if you browse the web, you're likely participating in this privacy-compromising activity hundreds of time each day. According to the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), "RTB is the largest data breach ever recorded. It tracks and shares what people view online and their real…

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Dark Web Culture 1:01:54

1y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

When you think about the dark web, culture is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, to really understand something, culture is one of the first places you should look. When you understand a culture, you can recognize patterns. And when you recognize patterns, suddenly, a full story emerges. In this episode of Privacy Files, we i…

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Dark Web 101 1:11:05

1y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

The internet is a lot of things. It is informative...sometimes deceptive. It brings people together when they are separated by great physical distances. It makes shopping easier than at any other time in human history. But there is also a dark side. But is it as sinister as the media makes it out to be? The dark web conjures up images of a deep rec…

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College Life and Privacy 1:03:53

1+ y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

There are approximately 18 million students enrolled in degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. Globally, that number balloons to 235 million students. And as technology evolves, it finds its way into today's college campus life one way or another. But is it always for the betterment of students? Can college students maintai…

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Privacy Talk - Utah Bridal & Wedding Expo 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

46:27

***NOTE: The audio in the first eleven minutes might be a little challenging to listen to, but after that it improves. This was our first episode recorded outside of our Privacy Files studio. Recording remotely does introduce some additional recording challenges. In this episode, we were recording inside a convention center expo hall where we had t…

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Confessions of an Influencer 1:22:57

1+ y ago1:22:57

1:22:57

Globally, there are more than 50 million people creating original content for social media. Make no mistake about it. The influencer industry is huge. In many cases, being an influencer is like being a Hollywood celebrity. Strangers will often recognize influencers in public. But life as a content creator is not all about money and fame. Living lif…

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My Not-So-Private Big Fat Greek Wedding 47:20

1+ y ago47:20

47:20

Since 2000, there have been more than two million marriages every year in the United States. In fact, the average cost of a wedding in America is approximately $25,000. But what about the privacy cost? Planning a wedding often involves communicating with ten or more vendors. From photographers and caterers to musicians and cake bakeries, wedding pl…

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