The Engadget Podcast Reviewing VPNs and a security debrief with Engadget’s Sam Chapman
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Jun 26, 2025 In this conversation, Sam Chapman, Engadget’s Senior Writer specializing in security, shares his journey into the world of cybersecurity. He reviews popular VPNs like ExpressVPN and NordVPN, promoting transparency and consumer privacy. The discussion also highlights essential cybersecurity practices, including strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Chapman critiques Microsoft’s Windows 10 update and examines its implications, while also touching on tech ethics in films and the intriguing themes of the Netflix series 'Lupin.'
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Evergreen Cybersecurity Advice
- Follow evergreen security advice: use strong passwords, password managers, and two-factor authentication.
- Avoid clicking suspicious links or opening strange emails to prevent most cyber attacks.
2000s Worm Network Crash
- A worm infection once crippled a network after an IT worker accidentally executed an unscanned email attachment.
- This mistake caused rapid network flooding and forced shutdown and cleanup, showing attack impact.
Antivirus Still Important
- Using antivirus software remains important as it scans, quarantines, and removes suspicious files and malware.
- Antivirus tools detect disguised ransomware and regularly scan systems for unauthorized processes.
