Download This Show Opt Out 03 | How not to get hacked
Dec 19, 2025
In this insightful discussion, cryptographer and privacy advocate Vanessa Teague breaks down the importance of end-to-end encryption and offers practical privacy tips, urging listeners to minimize app usage and social media oversharing. Cybersecurity consultant Carter Smith highlights common online vulnerabilities and emphasizes the risks of oversharing personal details. Together, they explore the necessity of strong passwords, the significance of password managers, and how generative AI is transforming cyber threats. A crucial listen for anyone looking to safeguard their digital life!
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Data Loss Erodes Personal Control
- Personal data loss is about autonomy and control, not just embarrassment or money.
- Vanessa Teague explains that loss of data enables surveillance, targeted ads, and political or psychological manipulation.
Use End-to-End Encryption For Messages
- Use end-to-end encrypted messaging whenever possible to protect message content from intermediaries.
- Vanessa Teague recommends Signal or iMessage as practical defaults for everyday secure communication.
Make Secure Chat Your Default
- Make encrypted messaging your default communication channel to raise baseline privacy.
- Vanessa Teague says this matters especially for intimate or sensitive conversations.