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In this week's episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy, our host, Rosie Tran explains the benefits of switching to Proton Mail, how to send an encrypted email to anyone with an email address, and why you should keep your contacts offline like a fussy old man.
Show Notes
You need Proton Mail. Get on that immediately.
Unless you use Gmail and you followed our previous advice about pairing your Gmail account with a Yubikey. In which case, you can do nothing.
Unless ...
This week, Rosie is going to show you how to send an encrypted email, using Proton Mail's free plan, to anyone who doesn't have an encrypted email account.
This is especially useful if you ever need to send financial or health information to someone, and you can't get them to ride the Signal Bus.
We're also going to explain in this episode why you should keep your most important email contacts stored offline, the way BJ's Boomer Dad does.
For once, when it comes to technology, BJ's Dad is doing the right thing, and you should too.
Unless you use Gmail and you followed our previous advice about pairing your Gmail account with a Yubikey. In which case, you can do nothing.
Unless ...
This week, Rosie is going to show you how to send an encrypted email, using Proton Mail's free plan, to anyone who doesn't have an encrypted email account.
This is especially useful if you ever need to send financial or health information to someone, and you can't get them to ride the Signal Bus.
We're also going to explain in this episode why you should keep your most important email contacts stored offline, the way BJ's Boomer Dad does.
For once, when it comes to technology, BJ's Dad is doing the right thing, and you should too.
And later, Roger returns to talk about some recent data breaches, including North Korea's hacking of SONY, which is way crazier than you think it is.
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Show
Proton Mail and Proton VPN
Recent example of a rogue employee causing a security breach.
Another example of a serious hack caused by an employee's computer getting infected with malware.
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Creators & Guests
Host
Rosie Tran
Rosie Tran is one of the fastest rising stars in the entertainment business! Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she moved to Hollywood to pursue her career as a professional entertainer. The stand up comedian, writer, podcast personality, and actress has toured internationally, at comedy clubs, colleges, and overseas for the USO in Europe and the Middle East.
Editor
Andrew
I am the Editor of all things on the Stupid Sexy Privacy Podcast.
What is Stupid Sexy Privacy?
Stupid Sexy Privacy is a podcast miniseries designed to teach you how to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos. The show is produced by author and information privacy expert B.J. Mendelson. Tune in every Thursday at 9 am EST to catch the next episode.