Today we do something different and Bob Van Valzeh and I have a frank discussion on personal security in a digital world.

Below are some of the topics we discuss:

• Background on Scott’s hacking past and his conversion to a white hat, a friendly, hacker.
• Personal security, and acting smartly.
• Don’t carelessly create opportunities for hackers to exploit your weaknesses.
• The importance of password managers.
• Being aware of threats around you social engineering, skimmers, etc…
• Banking today, avoid using checks, online banking.
• Security of free wifi, and the man in the middle
• Being careful with email and phone usage.
• Updating your Internet of Things (IoT) devices, thermostats, routers, personal devices, etc…

We then wrap it up with a quick rant on the government hoarding cybersecurity exploits.