Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast Securing Old Accounts
Oct 20, 2025
This discussion tackles the importance of securing old online accounts and downloading personal data before deciding to delete or suspend them. It also highlights alarming news like the end of Windows 10 support and seniors being targeted by malware on Facebook. Privacy concerns rise with the risks of Tile trackers being exploited, a massive Salesforce data leak, and a major Discord breach exposing sensitive user information. Plus, new age-verification laws in Texas and California spark privacy debates.
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Act Fast On Windows 10 End-Of-Support
- If you run Windows 10, enroll in Microsoft's Extended Security Updates or upgrade to Windows 11 soon.
- Treat unsupported Windows 10 PCs as security risks and plan migration within a year.
Don't Install Apps From Group Links
- Avoid installing apps from Facebook group links; search the Play Store manually for any app name.
- Keep Android updated and enable Google Play Protect and automatic updates.
Unencrypted Trackers Enable Mass Surveillance
- Tile tags broadcast unencrypted identifiers enabling tracking and replay attacks.
- Researchers say simple encryption and better ID rotation could prevent systemic surveillance.