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The longest running cybersecurity and privacy podcast for actual humans.

No jargon, no buzzwords—just honest analysis from industry veterans who’ve seen everything (and survived it).

Written by Tom Eston

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Can Lawful Access Avoid Breaking Encryption?

Canada’s Bill C-22 says providers should not be forced to create systemic vulnerabilities. The difficult part is whether the real-world implementation can keep that promise.

Tom Eston

Roblox scams are targeting kids. Here is what parents should know.

Oct 12, 2026

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3 min read

Roblox scams are targeting kids. Here is what parents should know.

Roblox safety without panic, plus job-scam growth, worker-surveillance glasses, and a digital-rights court win.

Tom Eston

Oct 5, 2026

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3 min read

Who has the keys to your digital life?

Meta's new Muse personal AI agent can make life easier, but it can also become a powerful new attack surface. Here are the guardrails to demand before connecting Muse or any other AI agent to your digital life.

Tom Eston

The AI scam call that sounds like family

Sep 28, 2026

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2 min read

The AI scam call that sounds like family

AI voice cloning turns trust and urgency into scam tools. Here is the simple verification ritual to use before money, data, or account changes move.

Tom Eston

Will AI Kill Us All? The Better Questions to Ask First

Sep 21, 2026

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2 min read

Will AI Kill Us All? The Better Questions to Ask First

Episode 451 looks past AI-apocalypse headlines and asks what controls, evidence, and accountability should exist before AI systems gain more authority.

Tom Eston

Your Driver’s License Is Not a Password You Can Reset

Sep 14, 2026

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2 min read

Your Driver’s License Is Not a Password You Can Reset

A reported 153M+ license-scan cache shows why identity verification needs data minimization, accountability, and far fewer permanent copies of government ID.

Tom Eston