The CyBUr Guy

The CyBUr Guy Podcast is back with a new(ish) format incorporating the Get CyBUr Smart podcast into it (take a listen, it will make sense). In this episode I interview Retired FBI Cyber SSA John Caruthers (and current EVP of the Triden Group) for a wide-ranging discussion that hits all the points you come to this podcast for.   The Get CyBUr Smart section is (again) a discussion of Tik Tok and the CEO's recent appearance in Congress. Give a listen, tell a friend. ...

In this episode I provide a post-mortem on a Business Email Compromise event to show the seemingly non-existent "Cyber Safety Review Board" how easy it can be.   I also discuss Twitter charging for SMS MFA use and how to still get MFA on Twitter with a simple phone app.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Email thoughts, comments, or suggestions to darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.   ...

I am joined, via live stream, with Scott Augenbaum to discuss the scams generated around the Superbowl and betting and a host of other topics in a wide-ranging discussion, which is what we do. I start the podcast with 3 hacking articles, including one that could lead to real-world property crime.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.     ...

In this episode I interview Tracey Hawkins - "The Safety Lady" about her career arc, how she became the "Safety Lady" and the threats posed by AI-generated content like ChatGPT, Dall-E and the like.  I also talk about some recent data breaches, especially one that doesn't bode well for our hamburger/french fry obsession.....  Give a listen, Tell a Friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.     ...

In this episode I wrap up my series on protecting seniors online with a review how to help seniors stay safe online and I discuss some recent cases of seniors being scammed online to show how prevalent the problem is. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.   ...

In part 4 on my series on Protecting Seniors online I discuss the ways we can help keep the seniors in our lives protected online from the scammers and cyber criminals out there targeting them. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.   ...

This solo offering discusses a variety of targets including (no surprise) Tik Tok, Russian Hactivists breaching Samsung, the LifeLock breach (and the need to password management), and how 2023 is going to be the rise of Artificial Intelligence.  We look at the power of ChatGPT.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott Thank you for your support.   ...

In part 3 of my Protecting Seniors Online series, I discuss the "HOW" cyber bad guys are targeting seniors. From romance scams to technical support scams.  We can help the seniors in our lives stay free from cyber scammers by understanding some of the main scams these bad guys are using and help them understand these threats. #givealisten #tellafriend Feel free to contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me on LinkedIn the linkedin.com/in/darrenmott or catch some CyBUr Smart videos at the CyBUr Smart Youtube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhQ8MLZgjstYoq-_mS1c0w. ...

This episode of the Get CyBUr Smart Podcast is part 2 in my series on Protecting Seniors Online.  This module discusses "WHO" the bad guys are targeting seniors.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott or catch the video of this podcast at the Get CyBUr Smart YouTube Channel. ...

In this last episode of 2022 I post my last interview from the National Cyber Summit with Roland Blandon and Austin Duncan of the Packet Ninjas (https://packetninjas.com/).  It is a great discussion on Pentesting and Redteaming.  I also mention a couple news articles, like DHS' inability to deactivate security access cards and the most recent Twitter data breach.  Give a listen, tell a friend.  In 2023, The CyBUr Guy Podcast will be restreamed as well as posted on audio platforms. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com   ...

This is the introductory podcast to my Protecting Seniors Online.  If you have a senior relative or friend, this series will help you and them progress through this crazy online world, that is full of seniors being targeted by scammers worldwide.  Give a listen, tell a friend. This series will also be Livestreamed on my Get CyBUr Smart YouTube Channel and on my Linkedin Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. Feel free to email me with thoughts or comments at darren@thecyburguy.com.     ...

Paul Perry of Warren Averett and host of "The Wrap" podcast joins me for a holiday discussion on Tik Tok, securing all the new technology you are getting for your kids, and why is Roomba filming you in the bathroom! Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me with comments or show suggestions at darren@theyburguy.com Or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott ...

In this episode I conclude my series on Protecting your kids online.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com.   ...

This episode lays out a "baby steps" protection framework parents can use with their kids to protect them from the cyber threats that exist online. I also was broadcasting this episode live on LinkedIn so it is a little rougher than usual.  Thanks for your patience. Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. ...

In this part of the "Protecting your kids online" series I discuss rules you can use as a parent to help protect your kids as they engage in Social Media.  This is not an end all list but a starting point you can use to prevent predators from targeting your kids and preventing your kids from doing anything online they may regret as an adult.  Give a listen tell a friend. A video version of this podcast is also available at the "Get CyBUr Smart" Youtube channel. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com ...