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The "Cloud" has a bigger carbon footprint than the entire airline industry. It's also not secure. So if someone wants to mess with you, or worse, blackmail you after accessing your iCloud, GDrive, or Dropbox data? They absolutely can. Instead, we want you to go old school. So this week, Rosie explains why you want to get a nice external hard drive, encrypt a folder or the entire drive, and save your stuff there.
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Show
-Veracrypt (Wired's article on how to use it)
-Toshiba Canvio Flex External HD (Portable)
-Seagate Backup Plus Hub External HD (NOT portable. This drive needs to be plugged in.)
-Tresorit
-ProtonDrive (comes with a ProtonMail account, which we recommended here in a previous episode.)
TP Link AX3000 Router
-Additional Steps on how to secure your router.
Also In This Episode ...
This episode also contains the last part of BJ's first book on privacy — written back in 2017 — as read by Broadway actor Roger Wayne. After this week, every remaining episode will include an interview with a privacy and security expert!
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Show
-Veracrypt (Wired's article on how to use it)
-Toshiba Canvio Flex External HD (Portable)
-Seagate Backup Plus Hub External HD (NOT portable. This drive needs to be plugged in.)
-Tresorit
-ProtonDrive (comes with a ProtonMail account, which we recommended here in a previous episode.)
TP Link AX3000 Router
-Additional Steps on how to secure your router.
Also In This Episode ...
This episode also contains the last part of BJ's first book on privacy — written back in 2017 — as read by Broadway actor Roger Wayne. After this week, every remaining episode will include an interview with a privacy and security expert!
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And before we go ...
Thanks to the interview in Slate, we're overwhelmed with requests for Privacy Audits.
So!
We want to let you know BJ and Amanda are recording a two-hour video course that you can purchase.
The course will include every step from the privacy audit and examples of how to put those steps into practice.
If you'd like to know when the course is available, email BJ at BJMendelson@Duck.com with Privacy Course in the subject line.
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.