
The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde
The Bid Picture podcast provides an array of information concerning cybersecurity. It includes the latest news and facts to keep listeners up-to-date with the most current events and developments in cybersecurity. At the same time, the podcast is not merely a factual digest; it also incorporates a range of opinions, encouraging its audience to consider different perspectives on cybersecurity matters.The Bid Picture podcast enriches its content by inviting a variety of guests. These guests come from diverse backgrounds, contributing their unique insights to the conversation. By doing so, the podcast ensures a multifaceted discussion, promoting a more comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity.One of the most distinguishing features of this podcast is its focus on the everyday implications of cybersecurity. Rather than discussing cybersecurity in abstract or theoretical terms, the Bid Picture podcast delves into how these issues affect us on a day-to-day basis. This approach helps listeners to connect with the topic at a personal level and enhances their awareness of the importance and relevance of cybersecurity in daily life.
Latest episodes

Aug 5, 2021 • 26min
46: Workplace sexism and structural racism in the (tech) industry.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed an article that was recently published by Emily Kager, a software engineer, about sexism and the often-toxic workplace environments in the tech industry, with regard to a recent lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard; and also a recent study that showed that job applicants with distinctively black names are less likely to get callbacks and interviews.Why women in tech are so angry all the time, by Emily Kager.Emily's website: https://www.emilykager.com/ Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Aug 4, 2021 • 21min
45: Transnational Cybercrimes - a Guilty Nigerian Instagram Celebrity and a Corrupt Nigerian Public Official.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented new details about the ongoing case of a Nigerian Instagram celebrity who spent years defrauding individuals and companies on the Internet, while posing as a successful real estate developer. He recently pleaded guilty to money laundering in the U.S. and in doing so, implicated six other co-conspirators in three countries, including a high-ranking officer of the Nigeria Police Force.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Support the show

Aug 2, 2021 • 21min
44: The NSA's warning regarding Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & NFC; how home sellers are spying on home buyers; and a cyberattack on 27 U.S. Attorneys' offices.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a recent warning from the National Security Agency (NSA) regarding public Wi-Fi networks; a privacy issue regarding home sales in the U.S.; new details about how Russian threat actors hacked 27 U.S. Attorneys’ offices between May and December 2020; and wrapped up the episode by answering a listener’s question about what makes a good and effective security operation center (SOC).Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Support the show

Jul 30, 2021 • 34min
43: What does a recent cyberattack on four South African ports have to do with the global semiconductor chip shortage?
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed last week’s cyberattack on four major ports in South Africa, and what that has to do with the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Jul 28, 2021 • 21min
42: New Instagram updates focused on teen users; More fallout from the Pegasus spyware incident; and a generational gap in the return-to-office debate.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed recent Instagram updates geared towards younger users; additional fallout from the Pegasus spyware incident impacting at least three African countries; and a generational gap in the debate over whether to return to the office.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Support the show

Jul 26, 2021 • 20min
41: China's future-minded cyberattack operations on U.S. critical infrastructure; a data leak on the Clubhouse app; and fake Windows 11 installers.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how Chinese hackers successfully compromised U.S. oil and gas companies between 2011 and 2013; the recent news of a suspected data leak of almost 4 billion phone numbers on the Clubhouse app; and how fake Windows 11 installers are being used to spread malware.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Support the show

Jul 23, 2021 • 23min
40: China's changing goals in cyberspace; and how/why cybercriminals are going after airline companies and cloud service providers.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the context around the recent statement released on July 19 by the U.S., UK, NATO, Japan, Norway, and the EU that cast blame on China for recent massively disruptive cyberattacks; also why airline operators are now being increasingly targeted by cybercriminals; and finally the rising cybersecurity threats against cloud service providers.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Jul 21, 2021 • 30min
39: Another Catholic Church scandal: the privacy of "anonymized" mobile app data.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses a scandal involving a high-ranking Catholic official who was found to have engaged in possible improper behaviors that are against Catholic doctrine. His online behavior was exposed through mobile app data that was supposed to be anonymized.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Jul 17, 2021 • 26min
38: Advertisers are having anxiety because Facebook users are saying no to tracking on Apple devices.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses how targeted commercial online ads are causing divisions, not just political ads; how the rise of influencer culture has led to the death of hobbies; and how advertisers are literally having anxiety, because Facebook users are saying no to tracking.Epistemic fragmentation poses a threat to the governance of online targeting.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Jul 14, 2021 • 20min
37: "Out-group animosity drives engagement on social media"
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents an app that lets users know if their iPhones have been compromised, and how to remove the threat if so; the impact of the pandemic on how we understand the potential of misinformation in cyberspace; and a new academic study that has exposed the effects of polarizing content on social media.iVerify for individuals. iVerify for organizations.The research article by Steve Rathje et al: Out-group animosity drives engagement on social media.The March 2021 article by Karen Hao: How Facebook got addicted to spreading misinformation.Bidemi Ologunde's book on Amazon: Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Support the show