Episodes

135. AI Journalist Becomes the Story: Iran War Disinformation, Social Media Addiction, and Tech Layoffs
135
March 8, 2026

135. AI Journalist Becomes the Story: Iran War Disinformation, Social Media Addiction, and Tech Layoffs

Welcome to another episode of Nothing About You Says Computer Technology, a podcast about cybersecurity and data privacy viewed through the lens of diverse voices. Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s newest journalist. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also visit the show’s ...
134. The Police are watching your Google Searches: Zuckerberg Testifies, Ransomware, and Search Warrants
134
Feb. 25, 2026

134. The Police are watching your Google Searches: Zuckerberg Testifies, Ransomware, and Search Warrants

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the increasing use of reverse keyword search warrants. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also visit the show’s website at nothingaboutyou.com.
134. The Police are watching your Google Searches: Zuckerberg Testifies, Ransomware, and Search Warrants
134
Feb. 25, 2026

134. The Police are watching your Google Searches: Zuckerberg Testifies, Ransomware, and Search Warrants

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the increasing use of reverse keyword search warrants. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also visit the show’s website at nothingaboutyou.com.
133. Nothing to See Here: Ring's Privacy Reversal and Instagram goes to Court
133
Feb. 16, 2026

133. Nothing to See Here: Ring's Privacy Reversal and Instagram goes to Court

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss Ring’s reverse course on some of its features. Finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also visit the show’s website at nothingaboutyou.com.
132. When a Data Breach is a Breach of Trust: NIH Breach, Snap Settlement, and AI
132
Feb. 8, 2026

132. When a Data Breach is a Breach of Trust: NIH Breach, Snap Settlement, and AI

Today, we discuss cybersecurity in the news and also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. We will also bring back the blindspotting segment. Next, we will discuss a breach at the National Institutes of Health. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also visit the show’s website at nothingaboutyou.com.
131. Top Cybersecurity Stories of 2024: Change HealthCare, Salt Typhoon and More
131
Jan. 15, 2025

131. Top Cybersecurity Stories of 2024: Change HealthCare, Salt Typhoon and More

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the top five cybersecurity stories of 2024. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. -TikTok Supreme Court Argument -Apple Settles Siri Class Action -Microsoft's $80 Billion Data Center Plans -Treasury Department Breach To...
130. The Semester Starts with Civil Cyber Fraud: Meme Tokens, CrowdStrike, and Ransomware
130
Sept. 3, 2024

130. The Semester Starts with Civil Cyber Fraud: Meme Tokens, CrowdStrike, and Ransomware

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. We will also be introducing a new segment called what my students learned this week. Next, we will discuss the DOJ’s Civil Cyber Fraud action against Georgia Tech. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com Please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.
129. The Knicks are Still the Knicks: Class Actions and Texas and Florida Social Media Laws
129
July 9, 2024

129. The Knicks are Still the Knicks: Class Actions and Texas and Florida Social Media Laws

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding social media laws in Florida and Texas. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. Please rate and review! You visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
128. Biden's New Executive Order: AI Assisted Crimes and Social Media Goes to the Supreme Court
128
March 1, 2024

128. Biden's New Executive Order: AI Assisted Crimes and Social Media Goes to the Supreme Court

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Biden Administration’s new executive order to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. This week's news stories include: -German batter maker Varta’s five plants were the victims; -Tech Transparency issued a report finding that Twitter offered paid services to U.S.-sanctioned entities; -The Supreme Co...
127. AI's Legal Crossover: Cyber Espionage, Taylor Swift, and State AI Bills
127
Feb. 9, 2024

127. AI's Legal Crossover: Cyber Espionage, Taylor Swift, and State AI Bills

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss an interesting story that shows the impact of cybersecurity on criminal justice and what’s next. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
126. 2023 Year in Review and New Year Predictions: Ransomware, AI, and State Privacy
126
Jan. 30, 2024

126. 2023 Year in Review and New Year Predictions: Ransomware, AI, and State Privacy

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss how to protect yourself during the holiday shopping season. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can also visit the show's website www.nothingaboutyou.com
125. Avoiding Holiday Cyber Scammers: SEC Cyber Rules, NSO Group, and Black Friday Scams
125
Nov. 20, 2023

125. Avoiding Holiday Cyber Scammers: SEC Cyber Rules, NSO Group, and Black Friday Scams

Today, we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss how to protect yourself during the holiday shopping season. Then, finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can also visit the show's website www.nothingaboutyou.com
124. Cybersecurity during a Government Shutdown: Missouri v. Biden and AI Getting a Grammy
124
Oct. 6, 2023

124. Cybersecurity during a Government Shutdown: Missouri v. Biden and AI Getting a Grammy

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the 5th Circuit’s recent decision in Missouri v. Biden. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
123. Hackers Beat the House: MGM's Cyber Attack and AI Policy
123
Sept. 14, 2023

123. Hackers Beat the House: MGM's Cyber Attack and AI Policy

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss a cyber-attack on MGM Casino. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
122. Why is the EU picking on US: Digital Services Act, AI Policy, and Breaches
122
Sept. 1, 2023

122. Why is the EU picking on US: Digital Services Act, AI Policy, and Breaches

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the EU’s Digital Services Act. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
121. Now that's Ludacris: The SEC vs Law Firms, AI Debates, and Vulnerabilities
121
July 28, 2023

121. Now that's Ludacris: The SEC vs Law Firms, AI Debates, and Vulnerabilities

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss a recent Court ruling requiring a law firm to disclose the names of its clients that were impacted by a data breach to the SEC. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
120. Luther Vandross a True No Limit Soldier: Restrictions on Government Search and AI
120
July 13, 2023

120. Luther Vandross a True No Limit Soldier: Restrictions on Government Search and AI

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss a proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that stops agencies from buying access to private databases. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
119. It Takes Hustle: AI, Machine Learning and Cybersecurity with Tim Tutt
119
June 14, 2023

119. It Takes Hustle: AI, Machine Learning and Cybersecurity with Tim Tutt

Today we have an amazing episode. I interviewed Tim Tutt, the co-founder and CEO of Night Shift Development. We chatted about his background and journey to becoming a tech founder, his work at Nightshift, data analytics, AI, Machine learning, and diversity in tech and cybersecurity. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
118. The DOJ is Petty: Dallas Ransomware, State Privacy Laws, and Operation Medusa
118
May 14, 2023

118. The DOJ is Petty: Dallas Ransomware, State Privacy Laws, and Operation Medusa

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the ransomware attack on the City of Dallas. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can also visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
117. Big Money: Classified Documents, School Ransomware, and Misinformation Settlement
117
May 2, 2023

117. Big Money: Classified Documents, School Ransomware, and Misinformation Settlement

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the leak of classified U.S. intelligence documents. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
116. The Business of Cybersecurity with Dez Rock
116
April 13, 2023

116. The Business of Cybersecurity with Dez Rock

Today we have a fantastic episode. I interviewed Dez, the co-founder and CEO of SIEMonster, a security monitoring software solution company. We chatted about her background and journey to becoming a tech founder, her work at SIEMonster, and the importance of making security accessible for everyone, along with diversity in tech and cybersecurity. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
115. There are No Timeouts Left for AI: Spyware Executive Order and AI Policy
115
April 7, 2023

115. There are No Timeouts Left for AI: Spyware Executive Order and AI Policy

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Spyware. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
114. Protecting the Technology that will Change the World with Laura Bell Main
114
March 26, 2023

114. Protecting the Technology that will Change the World with Laura Bell Main

Today we have an amazing episode. I interviewed Laura Bell Main, the founder, and CEO of SafeStack, an online training platform. We chatted about her background and journey to becoming a tech founder, the work she does at SafeStack, and the importance of cybersecurity for everyone, along with diversity in cybersecurity. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com
113. Shifting the Trajectory for an Entire Generation with Ayanna Lott-Pollard
113
March 9, 2023

113. Shifting the Trajectory for an Entire Generation with Ayanna Lott-Pollard

Today we have a fantastic episode. I interviewed Ayanna Lott-Pollard, the executive director of Resilient Coders. We chat about her journey from healthcare and not-for-profits to tech, her work at Resilient Coders, and how tech can be a driver for economic advancement for people of color, along with diversity in the technology sector. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com