The Epik data breach is political in nature — here’s why you should care

https://youtu.be/j7zRAMcQPac
When our freedom of speech is attacked, we should all care.
Thanks to Joe Bosso for his eye-opening article.
https://blog.avast.com/author/joe-bosso

Router Attacks – Awareness and Security

https://youtu.be/Pg-0C02yEZU
Knowing your routers vulnerabilities helps in leaning how to protect your router from attacks. Thanks to the informative article from Sophos that inspired this video. https://home.sophos.com/es-es/security-news/2021/home-router-attack.aspx

Facebook Pauses Instagram For Kids

https://youtu.be/5GB6MksWvLo
Thanks to Grace Macej for her excellent article.
https://blog.avast.com/author/grace-macej

9-27-2021 Tech for Seniors – Episode 79

Another enjoyable, information packed show available via Zoom and YouTube.
We covered recent cyber security topics; tech news updates;
your heart and your watch; part one of changing font sizes on your computer
and on a website; What’s the difference between a VPN and GPN; and ended
the official show before the Q&A session with a bit of music from youngsters.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 9-24-2021

https://youtu.be/P9omro7_HJE
Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I’m just a messenger.
They do most of the challenging work and research.
https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

Chrome 94 – Turn Off off Idle Detection API

https://youtu.be/Gtkq4BxxJak
Turning off a controversial new API in Chrome 94.

Mozilla Claims New Google Chrome feature Enables Surveillance

https://youtu.be/fZxG4UwHS1U
Google Chrome version 94 – Includes a new controversial API.
A tutorial on turning off this feature is available at: https://youtu.be/Gtkq4BxxJak

9-20-2021 Tech for Seniors – Episode 78

  Another content filled show. We covered the latest  security related information, a final summary of Locast,  an update on e-bikes, how to share large files and a little  music  to end end the show. A Q&A session followed. I was able to demonstrate changing you default search engine and how to use it once the change was made.

The dangers of Government use of biometric data.

https://youtu.be/XPf0wsVlsfs
Opt-out of data collection of any type whenever and where ever possible.
Read the full article by Joe Bosso here,
https://blog.avast.com/government-use-of-biometric-data-avast

Windows 11 – Voice Typing

https://youtu.be/xsyNUjpTThU
Let your mouth do your typing.