Answering Listener Questions

Apr 8, 2024

Today's podcast addresses listener questions on topics like handling 2FA codes while traveling, the necessity of changing passwords, securing IoT devices, using hardware security keys, privacy-focused email clients, VPN challenges, and protecting cryptocurrency. The host also gives insights on the TikTok ban legislation.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Challenges of Receiving Two-Factor Authentication Codes While Traveling with a Local SIM Card

04:09 • 3min

Evolving Password Security Practices

07:23 • 6min

Securing Networks, IoT Devices, and Hardware Keys

13:07 • 11min

Exploring Privacy-Focused Mail Clients for Mac

24:36 • 4min

IoT Security, VPN Challenges, Identity Theft Concerns, and Security Book Recommendations

28:22 • 22min

Security Issues and TikTok Controversy

50:32 • 8min

Today I answer some of the most interesting listener questions from the past several months, including: how to do you get SMS 2FA codes while traveling abroad; should I periodically change all my passwords; how do hackers attack IoT devices inside my home network; can a website fingerprint me based on a hardware security key; can you recommend an email client that protects your privacy; if I give my IoT device permission to see my local network, does that include the guest network; how to hackers find vulnerabilities and figure out how to attack them; why can't I use my VPN on an airplane to stream Netflix; how can I protect my cryptocurrency and smartphone. Also, I give my take on the crazy TikTok ban legislation. Links New Year’s Resolutions for 2024: https://firewallsdontstopdragons.com/new-years-resolutions-for-2024/ GRC’s Shields Up! Tool: https://www.grc.com/shieldsup Secure your home network: https://firewallsdontstopdragons.com/secure-your-network-part-1-scan/ My Take on TikTok Ban: https://firewallsdontstopdragons.com/my-take-on-tiktok-ban/ The TikTok Situation is a Mess: https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-tiktok-situation-is-a-mess EFF on TikTok: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/03/5-big-unanswered-questions-about-tiktok-bill The US Wants to Ban TikTok: https://www.404media.co/the-u-s-wants-to-ban-tiktok-for-the-sins-of-every-social-media-company/ Further Info Send me your questions! https://fdsd.me/qna Check out my book, Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons: https://fdsd.me/book Subscribe to the newsletter: https://fdsd.me/newsletter Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/FirewallsDontStopDragons Get your Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons Merch! https://fdsd.me/merch Give the gift of privacy and security: https://fdsd.me/coupons Support our mission! https://fdsd.me/support Generate secure passphrases! https://d20key.com/#/ Table of Contents Use these timestamps to jump to a particular section of the show. 0:00:38: Couple quick updates 0:02:37: Getting SMS 2FA codes while traveling abroad 0:07:37: Should I periodically change all my passwords? 0:13:23: How do hackers attack IoT devices inside my home network? 0:19:10: Can a website fingerprint me based on a hardware security key? 0:24:42: Can you recommend an email client that protects your privacy? 0:29:30: If I give my IoT device permission to see my local network, does that include the guest network? 0:33:18: How to hackers find vulnerabilities and figure out how to attack them? 0:37:35: Why can't I use my VPN on an airplane to stream Netflix? 0:43:57: How can I protect my cryptocurrency and smartphone? 0:50:05: AT&T breach update 0:50:56: My Take on TikTok 0:57:28: Wrap-up