DIY Cyber Guy

DIY Cyber Guy, hosted by David W. Schropfer, offers a approachable exploration of cybersecurity, emerging technologies (like AI and Quantum Computing) for all knowledge levels. Through dynamic podcasts, expert interviews, and engaging blog posts, DIY Cyber Guy provides practical, easy-to-apply tips to stay ahead of tech trends and protect your digital world. Whether you’re curious about cutting-edge tech or looking to secure your online life, DIY Cyber Guy makes complex topics both fun and accessible.

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#9 - Is Bitcoin Dead? The Small, Cold Truth.

Bitcoin. Crypto currencies. You probably know computers are involved with this stuff, and computers use electricity. Did you know that the computing power needed to process a Bitcoin transaction may get so large that the electricity cost could outpace any revenue? Actually, that has already happened in some parts of the world where electricity is not available at low prices. But don’t count Bitcoin out just yet. New computers, based on electrons on an impossibly cold silicon chip, may create a *...

Mar 08, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9

#8 - Avoiding Facebook Spyware, and Quality Security Tools

Do you use Facebook? This episode is ‘must listen’ for you! Facebook has a new ‘Protection’ product that is the opposite of protection, or at least the opposite of privacy. Actually, it meets the definition of spyware. We will tell you what information they want to collect about you, and how to avoid this feature. Also, we talk to the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Global Cyber Alliance, Phil Reitinger, who talks about how his non-profit is providing high-quality free tools (no kid...

Mar 01, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 8

#7 - What NOT to Buy! Tech Products You Must Avoid.

There are several manufacturers and providers, and HUNDREDS of products, that you need to avoid, including some big names like Intel, Adobe, Kaspersky and maybe Huawei. We don’t make these recommendations lightly because we know that if all of our listeners stop buying these products, it will hurt the business of legitimate companies. However, the nature and the scale of the vulnerabilities in these particular products leave no room for doubt – for now.

Feb 22, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 7

#6 - Losing Your Tax Refund and Other Fun Tales From The Equifax Breach

The Equifax hack was historically bad, with the data of over 145 Million people exposed, which is now for sale on the Dark Web.Now, that data is being used to file fraudulent tax returns, which lets the bad guy get your tax refund. So, when you go to file your taxes this year, you may find that Uncle Sam thinks they already sent you a refund. We will tell you what to do.

Feb 15, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#5 - Spectre and Gwyneth Paltrow

Understanding the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities is complicated, so we use an old Gwyneth Paltrow movie to help explain what is happening. And, if you are buying a new computer, we explain why to avoid Intel (for now); the problem with some of their chips may take years to redesign....

Feb 08, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5

#4 - New Tinder Hack, A Crypto Heist, And Bitcoin 'Creep'

There is a new Tinder hack! Tinder is potentially leaking lots of information about you; listen to find out more. The biggest cryptocurrency hack ever (no, it’s not Bitcoin). YouTube gets an ad “bug.” And Spectre won’t go away. We have a guest, Ben Rothke, with lots of great tips, and we answer a few listener questions, too....

Feb 01, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4

#3 - Attack of the Internet of 'Thingys'

We have a sobering report from the World Economic forum. And, by ‘sobering,’ we mean: if you don’t already have a drinking problem, this could cause one! We also talk about the IoT Christmas, and new things to watch out for. Plus we have a great interview with David Redekop of DNS-Thingy.

Jan 25, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3

#2 - Two Admins Walk Through a Back Door...

This episode focuses on two large tech companies which set all of up a line of products with a default username of “admin” and a default password that is also “admin.” And, you may be surprised to learn that you own one of these items – and have to fix it! Our guest is Philip Andreae who will help us understand why we can’t swipe our credit cards like the old days, and he fills in some blanks on Bitcoin as well....

Jan 18, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2

#1 - Melting Down Your Computer

We have a great show today filled with simple things you can do to avoid the major hacks and attacks happening on the internet right now. No computer science degree necessary – just do it yourself! Our guest is Shahid Buttar of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, speaking about net neutrality and privacy issues....

Jan 11, 2018•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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