Super Simple Security Principles

Today we are answering a listener question: which is safer - Apple or Android?We also talk about how important the answer is.And, of course, the biggest question: should you switch?
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What to expect when in contact with Apple Support.
Mobile Phone Market ShareGoogle shares the challenges of keeping Android secureHow to keep your device updated

If you listened to last week's episode, and are wondering what to do, this episode is for you.  We discuss two free but powerful layers of protection from identity theft.  It's something we already highly recommended for everyone, and even more so after the massive National Public Data breach we talked about last week.  
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How to add the layersFTC Information on the layersOfficial US Government Identity Theft site

Get simple answers to all your questions about this breach:  
How many countries were affected by this data breach?  How many people?  What group of people wasn't affected?  How can I find out if my data was stolen?  What should I do if it was?  
This is technically our 2nd news event we've covered,  but first in what we are now calling our Special Edition where we interrupt our regular schedule.  Listen now, then share it with anyone you care about.  
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Check if your data was leakedNational Public Data's own page about the breachBleeping Computer's report on the breach
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In part two, we talk about step two of protecting your online accounts.  There are many kinds of two-factor authentication and they have some important differences.  In this episode, we demystify one that looks scary: TOTP.  We talk about its strengths and weaknesses compared to the other forms.  
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How to use 1Password for TOTP  2FAS authenticator app for TOTP  

Looking for a VPN that isn't blocked and doesn't slow you down?  ExpressVPN might be the answer.  Their website might be full of hype, but there's still a lot to love about ExpressVPN.  Listen now and find out if ExpressVPN is right for you.  
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Reasons to trust ExpressVPN  Bug Bounty Program  Security Audits  Digital Security Lab  TrustedServer  Privacy Audit  VPN Trust Initiative  Talking to the Co-Founders  
The colorful history of ExpressVPN's parent company, Kape Technologies  Crossrider renamed Kape  Kape history  Kape owns 4 VPNs  Kape buys ExpressVPN  
Other VPNs worth considering  iVPN - with a realistic VPN pitch  MullvadVPN  ProtonVPN  

Do you keep hearing about VPNs?  Are you wondering if you need to get one?  Will it keep you safe?  What is a VPN good for?  We answer these questions and more.  
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Thank you for your questions, our lovely listeners!  We had so many questions about CrowdStrike that we are interrupting our previously planned episodes to answer them.  We answer the what, the why, and the how.  There's a glimpse into the future and what we might do to prepare for our other technology breakdowns.  If you have any questions we didn't answer, come ask us on our forum.  
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The official response and all the details from CrowdStrike themselves.

This is our first episode dedicated specifically to a listener request.  We will be doing them the 3rd Friday of every month.  This month, our listener shared a news article that he wanted us to share and talk about.  We break down exactly how the attack works and steps you can take to protect yourself.  Listen now, then share it with anyone you care about.  
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The original news article the listener shared.MacRumors, one of my sources for all things Apple, also covers this attack.
Apple's advice on protecting yourself.What to expect when in contact with Apple Support.

Have you ever thought about how many online accounts you have?  Are all of them well protected?  Overwhelmed just thinking about that question?  In this series of episodes we will help you break down this task into manageable parts.  
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Your Critical Accounts

Is Norton the answer to all your computer security woes?  What does their service provide?  Most importantly, can Norton be trusted to keep your computer safe?  
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Norton's Virus Protection Promise
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