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PCM25: Are We Making Ourselves Too Vulnerable Through Tech?
Sometimes the tech that makes our lives so much better can also lead us to a place of extreme vulnerability. That’s the running theme of episode 25 of the PC Mike podcast, where so much of the tech news these days seems to deal with other people trying to mess with the lives of other people – be it looking at highly personal photos and videos captured and stored on our devices to hijacking our actual cars and trucks. Take, for instance, the Jeep that was hacked as part of a story Wired magazine did this week. A couple of hackers were able to use the Jeep’s WiFi to gain complete…
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Vigilance Trumps Vigilantes: Tips to Prepare You to Have Your Tech Stolen
When my wife and I stopped for dinner just outside St. Louis, we never thought it would end up costing us thousands. But that’s exactly what happened when thieves broke into our RV and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of tech equipment, including laptops, camera gear, and my mobile recording studio (which is why we haven’t had a PC Mike podcast in the last two weeks). You can read and hear more about the actual break-in here: http://roadtreking.com/rt36-roadtreking-rv-burglary-weve-been-ripped-off/ Fortunately, I’ve exercised vigilance when it comes to taking steps to prepare for a tech emergency like this. As I continue replacing equipment and dealing with the aftermath of losing so much tech, here are some…
