118. The DOJ is Petty: Dallas Ransomware, State Privacy Laws, and Operation Medusa
May 14, 2023

118. The DOJ is Petty: Dallas Ransomware, State Privacy Laws, and Ope…

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...

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117. Big Money: Classified Documents, School Ransomware, and Misinformation Settlement
May 2, 2023

117. Big Money: Classified Documents, School Ransomware, and Misinfor…

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 cybers...

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116. The Business of Cybersecurity with Dez Rock
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...

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115. There are No Timeouts Left for AI: Spyware Executive Order and AI Policy
April 7, 2023

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

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 cyb...

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114. Protecting the Technology that will Change the World with Laura Bell Main
March 26, 2023

114. Protecting the Technology that will Change the World with Laura …

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 Sa...

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113. Shifting the Trajectory for an Entire Generation with Ayanna Lott-Pollard
March 9, 2023

113. Shifting the Trajectory for an Entire Generation with Ayanna Lot…

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 t...

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112. $17 Billion Burgers: Biometrics, AI Art, and Paying for Security
Feb. 25, 2023

112. $17 Billion Burgers: Biometrics, AI Art, and Paying for Security

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss a very significant court opinion regarding Illinois' biometric law. Then finally, we will be handi...

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111. Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places: Romance Scams and Fake People Showing Fake Love
Feb. 13, 2023

111. Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places: Romance Scams and Fake…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss valentines day and what it means for cyber scammers. Then finally, we will be handing out a …

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110. The SEC vs Covington: Smart Devices Not Acting Smart and Ransomware
Feb. 5, 2023

110. The SEC vs Covington: Smart Devices Not Acting Smart and Ransomw…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the SEC’s lawsuit against international law firm Covington. Then finally, we will be handing out a...

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109. Cybersecurity Training at the Supreme Court: Drake at the Apollo and AI
Jan. 29, 2023

109. Cybersecurity Training at the Supreme Court: Drake at the Apollo…

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 we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the res...

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108. AI Did My Homework: ChatGPT, Cryptocurrency Arrests, and Default Passwords
Jan. 20, 2023

108. AI Did My Homework: ChatGPT, Cryptocurrency Arrests, and Default…

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 we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the imp...

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107. No More Politicians Dancing on TikTok: State bans, FAA Issues and Ransomware
Jan. 13, 2023

107. No More Politicians Dancing on TikTok: State bans, FAA Issues an…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we have the return of blindspotting then we discuss the efforts to ban TikTok by state governments. Then finally, w...

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106. Happy New Year! The Top Stories of 2022
Jan. 5, 2023

106. Happy New Year! The Top Stories of 2022

Today we will be talking about the top cybersecurity of 2022, some protect your neck news, and what’s next for the podcast. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com

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105. Happy Scammer Season: More Sanctions, Ransomware, and Online Scams
Nov. 29, 2022

105. Happy Scammer Season: More Sanctions, Ransomware, and Online Sca…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss a not-so-wonderful time of the year. Then finally, we will be handing ng a cybersecurity award. ...

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104. Check Your Spam Folder: RNC v. Google, FTC Enforcement, and Online Scammers
Nov. 1, 2022

104. Check Your Spam Folder: RNC v. Google, FTC Enforcement, and Onli…

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 election story. Then finally, we will be handing a cybersecurity award. You can v...

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103. Master P Improves Your Cybersecurity Awareness Program: Breach Lawsuits and AI
Oct. 18, 2022

103. Master P Improves Your Cybersecurity Awareness Program: Breach L…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the White House AI Bill of Rights. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. …

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102. I am Number One: Data Breaches, Misinformation, Nyquil, and Chicken
Sept. 28, 2022

102. I am Number One: Data Breaches, Misinformation, Nyquil, and Chic…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the difficulties in fighting misinformation by focusing on a pretty interesting story. Then finally...

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101. Understanding the Possibilities and Potential Bias of AI with Louise O'Connor
Sept. 19, 2022

101. Understanding the Possibilities and Potential Bias of AI with Lo…

Today we have an amazing episode. I interviewed Louise O’Connor, a data scientist at Inscribe. We chat about her experience with AI and Machine Learning, the work she does at Inscribe, bias in AI and its impact on women, an...

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100. Celebrating 100: Ransomware attacks, Whistleblowers, and DJ Khaled
Aug. 30, 2022

100. Celebrating 100: Ransomware attacks, Whistleblowers, and DJ Khal…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the story surrounding Twitter’s potential whistleblower. Then finally, we will be celebrating and r...

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99. Wu Tang is for the Children: Children's Privacy and Crypto Blacklists
Aug. 10, 2022

99. Wu Tang is for the Children: Children's Privacy and Crypto Blackl…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the proposed children privacy bills that are making their way through Congress. Then finally, we wi...

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98. The Internet Runs on Encryption with Dan Draper
July 14, 2022

98. The Internet Runs on Encryption with Dan Draper

Today we have an amazing episode. I interviewed Dan Draper the CEO and Founder of Cipherstash, a cybersecurity startup and Executive Producer of the documentary Debugging Diversity. We chat about his journey in cybersecuri...

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97. The Paparazzi Got to Stop: The Privacy Impact on Dobbs, the Crypto Market, and Pipeline Security
July 8, 2022

97. The Paparazzi Got to Stop: The Privacy Impact on Dobbs, the Crypt…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss privacy the impacts of the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs. Then finally, we will be handing out …

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96. I Could Have Bought a Building in Dumbo: Alexa Voice Mimicking and Housing Ad Discrimination
June 24, 2022

96. I Could Have Bought a Building in Dumbo: Alexa Voice Mimicking an…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa's new ability to mimic voices. Then finally, we will be handing ou...

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95. We Don't Believe You: Ransomware, Federal Privacy, and Jay-z Lyrics
June 16, 2022

95. We Don't Believe You: Ransomware, Federal Privacy, and Jay-z Lyri…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the proposed bipartisan federal privacy law. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity a...

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94. I Love Lucy: DOJ Guidance on CFAA, Cyber Insurance, and AI Blind Spots
May 27, 2022

94. I Love Lucy: DOJ Guidance on CFAA, Cyber Insurance, and AI Blind …

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, we also have the return of our “Blindspotting” segment, and some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Department of Justice’s recent announcement that it...

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93. Baby I Got Your Money: Ransomware Doctor, Pegasus Spyware, and the ODB
May 19, 2022

93. Baby I Got Your Money: Ransomware Doctor, Pegasus Spyware, and th…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss US v. Gonzalez, the cardiologist by day who was a cyber criminal at night. Then finally, we …

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92. Ransomware Destroying Colleges: Lincoln College and Colonial Pipeline
May 12, 2022

92. Ransomware Destroying Colleges: Lincoln College and Colonial Pipe…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the devasting impacts of ransomware attacks on schools and how one university was forced to perman...

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91. Another One: EU's new regulation on Big Tech and Connecticut's Privacy Law
May 3, 2022

91. Another One: EU's new regulation on Big Tech and Connecticut's Pr…

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 Service Act. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You c...

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90. Getting Us into Tech, No Matter Your Background with Jubee Vilceus
April 18, 2022

90. Getting Us into Tech, No Matter Your Background with Jubee Vilceus

Today we have another amazing episode. I interviewed Jubee Vilceus, the the managing partner of yellow tail. We chat about his journey to IT, his work at Yellow Tail, training the next generation of IT professionals, and di...

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89. A Friend Request from the FBI: Social Media Surveillance and Crypto Scammers
April 12, 2022

89. A Friend Request from the FBI: Social Media Surveillance and Cryp…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the FBI’s efforts to increase surveillance on social media. Then finally, we will be handing out a...

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88. Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock: Disinformation, Breaches and Nipsey's $100 CD
March 31, 2022

88. Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock: Disinformation, Breaches and Nips…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss a cybersecurity story related to the Oscars. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity ...

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87. Hackers Impacting School Lunch: Conti Leaks and Breaches
March 24, 2022

87. Hackers Impacting School Lunch: Conti Leaks 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 a Russian court finding Meta guilty of extremist activity. Then finally, we will be handing out a …

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86. More Reporting about Reporting: New Breach Reporting Rules
March 16, 2022

86. More Reporting about Reporting: New Breach Reporting Rules

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the new breach notification laws and regulations that are soon going into effect. Then finally, we...

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85: The Intersection of Law and Technology with April Dawson
March 6, 2022

85: The Intersection of Law and Technology with April Dawson

Today we have an amazing episode. I interviewed April Dawson, the Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation at NC Central University School of law. We chat about her work in NC Central, the intersection between law and te...

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84. Cybersecurity in Australia with Tim Watts, MP
Feb. 28, 2022

84. Cybersecurity in Australia with Tim Watts, MP

Today we have an amazing episode. I interviewed Australian member of Parliament Tim Watts. We chat about his work in the Australian Parliament, Australia’s efforts to combat ransomware, building a diverse cyber workforce an...

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83. Help Me: Kevin Hart Memes and Russian -- Ukraine Cyber Tension
Feb. 22, 2022

83. Help Me: Kevin Hart Memes and Russian -- Ukraine Cyber Tension

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the cyber aspect of the tension between Russia and Ukraine. Then finally, we will be handing out …

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82. Protecting Oklahoma Data with Rep. Collin Walke
Feb. 14, 2022

82. Protecting Oklahoma Data with Rep. Collin Walke

Today we have a special episode. I interviewed Oklahoma State Representative Collin Walke. We chat about his career, his work in the Oklahoma State House, Oklahoma’s efforts to pass a state consumer privacy act, the work th...

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81. Puffy's No Way Out: Notice Requirements and the FCC's Rip and Replace
Feb. 9, 2022

81. Puffy's No Way Out: Notice Requirements and the FCC's Rip and Rep…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Congress’ renewed efforts to require companies to report hacks. Then finally, we will be handi...

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80. Justice Breyer's Privacy Legacy
Feb. 1, 2022

80. Justice Breyer's Privacy Legacy

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Justice Breyer’s legacy when it comes to privacy and what cybersecurity issues his replacement...

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79. The Multiverse of Legal Madness: State Privacy Laws and the Red Cross Data Breach
Jan. 25, 2022

79. The Multiverse of Legal Madness: State Privacy Laws and the Red C…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Red Cross Data Breach. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can …

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78. Welcome Back Mase: The January 6th Committee, More NSO Group News, and Encryption
Jan. 19, 2022

78. Welcome Back Mase: The January 6th Committee, More NSO Group News…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the House Jan. 6th Committee’s recent subpoenas issued to four tech companies related to the sprea...

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77. New Year, New Me: Cybersecurity and Privacy Predictions for 2022
Jan. 12, 2022

77. New Year, New Me: Cybersecurity and Privacy Predictions for 2022

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss some predictions for this year regarding cybersecurity and data privacy. Then finally, we will be ...

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76. See You January 10th! -- Top Cybersecurity Stories of 2021
Dec. 28, 2021

76. See You January 10th! -- Top Cybersecurity Stories of 2021

Today is the last episode for 2021 and I will be taking a short break until January 10th. But I want to have a short mini episode where we will be talking about some the biggest cybersecurity stories from 2021. …

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75. Some Beef is Everlasting: Cyber Tensions and Cyber Mercenaries
Dec. 22, 2021

75. Some Beef is Everlasting: Cyber Tensions and Cyber Mercenaries

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the continued cyber tension between Russia and the U.S. Then finally, we will be handing out a …

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74. I Love You Man: Log4J, Private Databases, and Social Engineering
Dec. 15, 2021

74. I Love You Man: Log4J, Private Databases, and Social Engineering

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the Log4J vulnerability. Then finally, we will be handing out a cybersecurity award. You can v...

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73. If They, Then Let Them Hate: Understanding Cyber Risk and New DHS Rules
Dec. 7, 2021

73. If They, Then Let Them Hate: Understanding Cyber Risk and New DHS…

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the new cybersecurity rules in the transportation sector. Then finally, we will be handing out a ...

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72. Holiday Cyber Scam Season: Sharing Netflix logins, AI, and Spyware
Nov. 30, 2021

72. Holiday Cyber Scam Season: Sharing Netflix logins, AI, and Spyware

Today we will be talking about cybersecurity in the news, and we also have some “Protect ya Neck” news. Next, we will discuss the start of holiday scam season and how you can protect yourself. Then finally, we will be …

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71. It's 50 aka Ferrari: Election Interference Indictments and Small Business Breaches
Nov. 23, 2021

71. It's 50 aka Ferrari: Election Interference Indictments and Small …

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 indictment charging two Iranian with election interference. Then finally, we will be han...

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70. All I do is Win: Infrastructure and the Limits of Content Moderation
Nov. 16, 2021

70. All I do is Win: Infrastructure and the Limits of Content Moderat…

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 out of New Mexico that could have implications about the responsibilities of ...

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69. Bitskrieg: A Conversation with John Arquilla
Nov. 8, 2021

69. Bitskrieg: A Conversation with John Arquilla

Today we have a special episode. I interviewed John Arquilla . A cybersecurity expert, author, and professor. We chat about his career, his new book Bitskrieg, and current trends in cybersecurity. I hope you enjoy our co...

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