Download This Show Opt Out 03 | How not to get hacked
Dec 19, 2025
In this insightful discussion, cryptographer and privacy advocate Vanessa Teague breaks down the importance of end-to-end encryption and offers practical privacy tips, urging listeners to minimize app usage and social media oversharing. Cybersecurity consultant Carter Smith highlights common online vulnerabilities and emphasizes the risks of oversharing personal details. Together, they explore the necessity of strong passwords, the significance of password managers, and how generative AI is transforming cyber threats. A crucial listen for anyone looking to safeguard their digital life!
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Make Secure Chat Your Default
- Make encrypted messaging your default communication channel to raise baseline privacy.
- Vanessa Teague says this matters especially for intimate or sensitive conversations.
VPNs Shift Trust, Not Total Privacy
- VPNs and proxies hide your apparent location but not necessarily your identity to the proxy operator.
- Vanessa Teague notes VPNs solve geoblocking but transfer trust to the proxy provider.
Share Less Online
- Don't upload or share information you don't need to; minimise what's publicly available.
- Vanessa Teague recommends sharing less on social media as a simple privacy step.