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Episode 1255 – Google Blocked The Biggest DDoS Every Recorded

Google announced that back in June they detected and blocked the largest Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on record. This episode breaks it down and explains how threat groups can pull these off. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get a...

Back to School Safety

Shawn Childs, an antiviolence worker on the city’s West Side, speaks about keeping the kids of Chicago’s Police beat 11-12 safe.

Episode 1254 – Tools, Tips and Tricks – WiFi Analyzer

This week's tools, tips and tricks talks about an app that can help you tweak your Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Analyzer can help you do that. Source - https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/wifi-analyzer/9NBLGGH33N0N?hl=en-us&gl=US Be aware, be safe. Suppor...

Episode 1253 – Face Transforming App Are Data Black Holes

The latest trends in social media are apps that transform your face for really interesting videos. This episode talks about a resent study on how these apps are taking far more than your photos. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to beh...

Michelle Rashad is leading Englewood in a new direction

"Imagine Englewood if..." is a Chicago-based nonprofit that's expanding and scaling up its programming and resources offered to families. WBEZ’s Natalie Moore talked to Executive Director Michelle Rashad about the future of Englewood. Host: Melba Lara;...

Episode 1250 – Cisco Hacked With MFA Fatigue

First a big thank you to the feedback from Episode 1249. This episode talks about the recent Cisco breach and the MFA Fatigue method that let the hackers in their network. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to behind-the-scenes content ...

Highland Park students returning to school after shooting

Administrators are preparing for everyone — whether they’re still struggling or seem fine — and paying attention to both students and staff. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Susie An

What to know about R. Kelly’s new Chicago trial

The second federal trial against R&B singer R. Kelly begins today in Chicago. The 55-year-old faces charges of producing child pornography, and obstruction of justice. Host: Lisa Labuz, Mary Dixon; Reporter: Jon Seidel

Douglass Park residents organize to evict music festivals

Douglass Park in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood is now home to three of the city’s biggest music festivals. Residents have been organizing to evict them from the park because the festivals block access. Host: Clare Lane; Reporter: María Inés Zam...

Douglass Park residents organize to evict music festivals

Douglass Park in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood is now home to three of the city’s biggest music festivals. Residents have been organizing to evict them from the park because the festivals block access. Host: Clare Lane; Reporter: María Inés Zam...