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The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update.

R. Prescott Stearns Jr.
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US Congress
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Mexican Cartels
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Into year five for this award-winning, light-hearted, lightweight IT privacy and security podcast that spans the globe in terms of issues covered with topics that draw in everyone from executive, to newbie, to tech specialist. Your investment of between 15 and 20 minutes a week will bring you up to speed on half a dozen current IT privacy and security stories from around the world to help you impr... more

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Latest Episodes

EP 265

Ahoy Matey! In this week’s update:

A Rivian owner in Colorado turns the tables on police with dashcam evidence, exposing the dangers of overreliance on automated surveillance.

In a rare lighthearted moment, President Xi Jinping jokes about b... more

Technology, once a neutral servant, now increasingly operates according to hidden incentives-shaped by corporate interests, data extraction, and algorithmic autonomy-often against the user’s best interests. Across several examples, systems built for ... more

EP 264 ​ In this week’s update:

Microsoft Teams will soon reveal employees' exact building location to managers the moment they join company Wi-Fi, blurring the lines of hybrid work privacy.

Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft’s own Copilot Stu... more

Google DeepMind’s Cell2Sentence-Scale 27B model has marked a significant milestone in biomedical research by predicting and validating a novel cancer immunotherapy. By analyzing over 4,000 compounds, the AI pinpointed silmitasertib as a “conditional ... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • I listen every week and it just gets better and better. Great format. Great content. #1!

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    5
    DJTrump
    10 months ago
  • Informative and influential podcast

    This podcast provides up-to-date information on financial security and influences listeners to be more diligent in protecting themselves and their families with simple to follow recommendations.

    This podcast series is stimulating and lighthearted which allows for easy listening and makes it easy to remember the techniques to secure ourselves.

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    Dr. M. C. R.
    United States2 years ago
  • Replay again and again!

    This podcast is absolutely amazing. It should be part of everyone's weekly updates.

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    So good you'll set to replay!
    United States2 years ago
  • Replay again and again!

    This podcast is absolutely amazing. It should be part of everyone's weekly updates.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    So good you'll set to replay!
    United States3 years ago
  • Unique and funny

    I’ve been listening to this RPS’s podcast for a few months now, and it’s reached the coveted Priority Podcasts section on Overcast. The delivery is funny, always informative with relevant news and good security and privacy tips, and the format makes me feel like it’s a Fallout radio broadcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Axman6
    Australia3 years ago

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This podcast is absolutely amazing and should be part of everyone's weekly updates.
It makes IT privacy and security sound as exciting as the latest blockbuster movie.
The delivery is funny but always informative with relevant news and good security tips.
Informative and influential podcast; it provides up-to-date information on financial security and influences listeners to be more diligent in protecting themselves and their families.

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EP 249.5 Deep Dive. Loadsa Money. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending July 1st., 2025
Q: Are you set up to sign in with your face or fingerprint?
Yes, many people are already comfortable using biometric authentication, which makes the transition possible.
EP 249.5 Deep Dive. Loadsa Money. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending July 1st., 2025
Q: How does a regular company even start to detect something like that when someone's that deeply embedded?
They need to look beyond traditional perimeter security as methods of deception and obfuscation become more complex.
EP224.5 Deep Dive - Loose lips sink ships. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending January 7th 2025.
Q: What does this mean for those of us who use voice assistants every day?
This case highlights the growing concerns around voice assistant privacy and raises questions about how much privacy we are willing to give up for convenience.
EP 223.5 Deep Dive. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending December 31st
Q: Do you think remote work programs for prisoners could actually work on a larger scale?
If it's successful, it definitely has the potential to be scaled up, but ethical considerations like fair wages need to be carefully addressed.
EP 223.5 Deep Dive. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending December 31st
Q: What are some practical steps I can take to protect myself from data leaks?
Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be careful about sharing personal information, and be wary of phishing scams.

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