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Episode 14 – Phishing For Selfies

Phishing emails get more complex and clever each day. A new one has surfaced that tries to trick people to send in selfies holding credit cards and IDs. Listen to how it works and how to avoid it.  Be aware, be safe. Website - https://www.binaryblogger...

Episode 13 – Start Using A Private VPN

In the increasing drive to collect and sell your Internet browsing data it's more important to protect your privacy. Using a Private VPN on your computers and mobile devices can help you protect your browsing and data from prying eyes.  Be aware, be sa...

Episode 12 – Smartphone Security Basics

We all have smartphones but we all don't secure them the same way or properly. Today we talk about a few basic security steps you can take to make your phone far more secure.  Be aware, be safe. Website - https://www.binaryblogger.com Twitter - https:/...

Episode 11 – Are You Worried About Employee Home Security Yet?

As the lines continue to blur between corporate to home to cloud employee's personal security posture can pose a new risk with corporate assets and data. Are you starting to think about extending your reach into other networks you don't own? Should you...

Episode 10 – The Most Dangerous Object In A Security Program

There is one item, if used regularly in a security program, will cause your program to fail. What is this item? Tune in and hear what it is and why it's so dangerous and many security professionals refuse to use them. Be aware, be safe. Website - https...

Episode 9 – Backup Your Files, Now

The most under appreciated process most people do not do regularly or at all. Backing up your files. Everyone will hit a moment when your tech will fail, malware hits or the device is lost/stolen and you will wish you backed up your files. Google is go...

Episode 8 – Avoid Being A Victim Of Crimes Of Opportunity

Crimes of opportunity are quick, unplanned moments by criminals that see an easy opportunity to steal your items. Simple steps can help you avoid simple yet damaging crimes. Be aware, be safe. Website - https://www.binaryblogger.com Twitter - https://w...

Episode 7 – The Email Worth Millions

Hear about one email turned out to be worth $1.9 million dollars in a very bad way. The CEO Phishing scam strikes again! Be aware, be safe. Website - https://www.binaryblogger.com Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/binaryblogger Email - contactme@binary...

Episode 6 – Breaches Are Not Only External

When you hear the word breach most think about an external attack. This is not always the case, you can be breached and have no systems compromised.  Be aware, be safe. Website - https://www.binaryblogger.com Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/binaryblo...

Episode 5 – The Next Evolution Of The Password

NIST (The National Institute of Standards and Technology) have taken steps to eliminate the password for the next evolution of security. Out with passwords, in with Memorized Secret. What are they? How is it more secure? Will people be able to use them...

Episode 4 – Security Mistakes You Are Making Today

We don't know each other but I can guess you are making one or more of these security mistakes. The reality is that fixing these are easy and will greatly improve your personal security posture.  Be aware, be safe.  Website - https://www.binaryblogger....

Episode 3 – A Company Is Almost Destroyed By A Former Administrator

A former administrator almost takes down an entire company through his actions. What went wrong? What were the security gaps that allowed this to happen? What would have stopped it?  Be aware, be safe. Website - https://www.binaryblogger.com Twitter - ...

Episode 2 – What Is The Security CIA Triad?

A 5 minute explanation of the core component of security, the CIA triad. Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability. Everything in security can be traced back to one of those three categories.  Be aware, be safe. Website - https://www.binaryblogger.co...

Episode 1 – The Introduction Episode

The first episode of Security In 5, the podcast talking about security issues, tips and opinions in about five minutes. In the introduction episode Drew The Binary Blogger goes into his security background and talks about what Security in 5 is going to...

Boko Haram purportedly pledges allegiance to ISIS

Boko Haram, the Nigeria-based Islamist terror group, has pledged allegiance to ISIS, according to an audio message purported to be from Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau. In the audio, which was posted online Saturday, the speaker says Boko Ha...

Terrorists seeking to reach a deeper place than fear

Each day, the news is more and more sickening. We wake up and hear that the Islamic State has committed yet another atrocity. We come to work shaking our heads, nauseated to the core, carrying on with our normal lives as though all is normal in the wor...

Video purports to show ISIS militants beheading Christian hostages

A video released on Sunday by militants in Libya claiming loyalty to the Islamic State terror group purports to show the mass beheading of Coptic Christian hostages. The video, which appeared on the Twitter feed of a website that supports Islamic State...

Jordan pilot hostage Moaz al-Kasasbeh reportedly ‘burned alive’

A video published online by Islamic State (IS) militants claims to show Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh being burned alive. The video, which could not immediately be verified, showed a man standing in a cage and engulfed in flames. Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh...