Welcome to A Very (Artificial) Festive Special!  🎄🤖 Join the podcast crew and special guest, Dr Erik Huffman, as we look back at an eventful year in cybersecurity. With artificial intelligence taking centre-stage, we serve up a platter of AI-powered games, news, and festivities. 🥳🕺Tune in, as we bring you a holiday-edition of Watchtower Weekly, a deep-fake guessing game hosted by Erik, and all the chaotic highs and lows of 2024 in Security Blank. We also gift your ears a special Random but Memorable AI-generated Christmas song – some say it's a modern-day classic. Don't say we never spoil you. 🎶🎁If you've loved the show this year, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to our show. Wishing you all happy holidays from the Random but Memorable team and everyone at 1Password. ❤️We'll be back in early 2025 with brand new episodes. ✨🏰🧑‍🎄  Watchtower Weekly - Festive EditionCoca-Cola AI created commercial: The Holiday Magic is comingHoliday Shoppers Are Looking Out for AI-powered Scams and Deepfakes as More Admit Falling VictimOh Good ― Apparently Your Air Fryer Might Be Spying On YouMozilla’s *Privacy Not Included gift guide🎙  Special Guest – Dr. Erik Huffman👉 Visit: Drerikhuffman.com📺 TEDX Talks: Chasing Security or Seeking Safety? AI in the Digital Age – Dr. Erik Huffman📲 Follow @erikjhuffman on X📲 Follow Dr Erik Huffman on LinkedIn🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!🗣 Ask Roo anything! Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.com📲  Follow Us…📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on SpotifyVisit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Are the world's most popular websites using outdated password policies? 🔤🌍 We invite security researcher, Frank Li to the show to walk us through the largest study of its kind, and share how his team built a first-of-its-kind automated tool to assess existing password policies. Join us, as we discuss what can be done to improve password habits and the authentication experience. If that wasn't enough password-chat, in Watchtower Weekly, we unpack a new password hacking campaign and chat about the 'AI Granny' fighting scammers one phone-call-at-a-time. 📞👵 Don't worry though, there's still time to answer your listener questions in #Ask1Password and share some exciting news! 👀🏆🏰  Watchtower WeeklyNew Password Hack Attack—LastPass, Chrome, Facebook, Netflix, PayPal Users At RiskPhishing emails increasingly use SVG attachments to evade detection‘AI Granny’ is happy to talk with phone scammers all day🎙  Guest Interview – Frank Li👉 View the study: Investigating the Password Policy Practices of Website Administrators👉 Largest Study of its Kind Shows Outdated Password Practices are Widespread👉 Prof. Frank Li📲 Follow @frankli714 on X🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.com📲  Follow Us…📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on SpotifyVisit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Why don’t we treat the information we consume online with the same care as the food we put in our bodies? 🥬💻 To unpack this question and much more, we're joined by Vladimir Prelovac, founder and CEO of privacy-focused search engine Kagi. Tune in as we dive into the true cost of free search engines, how Kagi is disrupting the landscape, and the impact of AI on the future of search.If that wasn't enough to get you reaching for your headphones, we discuss chatbot woes and ransomware records in Watchtower Weekly. Plus, we live up to our name by randomly discussing biscuits in #Ask1Password. 🍪🎧 🏰  Watchtower WeeklyThis Prompt Can Make an AI Chatbot Identify and Extract Personal Details From Your Chats2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomwareFired Disney staffer accused of hacking menu to add profanity, wingdings, removes allergen info🎙  Guest Interview – Vladimir Prelovac from Kagi👉 Visit: kagi.com📲 Follow @KagiHQ on X👉 Visit: vladimir.prelovac.com📲 Follow @vladquant on X🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.com📲  Follow Us…📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on SpotifyVisit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

What's the true cost of a data breach? 📈💰 To find out, we invited Troy Bettencourt to the podcast where we dissect IBM's industry-leading Cost of a Data Breach Report for 2024. We unpack all the eye opening stats and figures from this year's report, to understand what the true cost of a data breach is and what businesses and regular people can do to prepare for a potential future data breach.In Watchtower Weekly, we discuss a cyberattack that hit America's largest water supplier, and how a terrifying vulnerability allowed hackers to take control of robot vacuums! 🤖💧 Plus, we answer all your questions in #Ask1Password and lose our minds with the letter 'W' in Password Panic.🔐 From the Vault Kolide: Introducing Mobile Checks🏰  Watchtower WeeklyAmerica’s largest water utility is hit by cyberattack, at a time of rising threats against U.S. infrastructureHybrid Work Exposes New Vulnerabilities in Print SecurityHackers take control of robot vacuums in multiple cities🎙  Guest Interview – Troy Bettencourt from IBM📈 Cost of a Data Breach Report - 2024👉 Visit: ibm.com 📲 Follow Troy on LinkedIn🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!🗣 Ask Roo anything! Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.comHelpful links from Roo: developer.1password.com📲  Follow Us…📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on SpotifyVisit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dive deep into the world of password security, unraveling the flaws in traditional systems and exploring the promising future of passkeys and passwordless authentication. Discover the unsettling truth about smart TVs potentially spying on viewers while enjoying humorous anecdotes about digital privacy. The conversation flows into the impact of AI on creativity, with some playful banter and trivia challenges that keep the mood light. Finally, celebrate innovative cybersecurity initiatives and community engagement, all while cheering on a giveaway winner!

Are the frequent stories about data breaches in the news making us desensitized? 🗞️ 📈 On today's episode, friend-of-the-show Troy Hunt reveals how we can combat data breach fatigue and reflects on how the landscape of cyberattacks has changed over the past 10 years of Have I Been Pwned. Plus, we lift the lid on all the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly, and launch a brand new giveaway! The prize? One year of 1Password for free and getting to name our next episode! 🏆🔐 From the Vault - It's Giveaway Time! 🏆Name our next episode! Use 1Password's memorable word generator to name our next episode.Tag us on X @1Password and use the hashtag #RandomButMemorable. Or you can email us at podcast@1password.com. Giveaway closes on October 8th at 11:59pm. Full terms and conditions below.🏰  Watchtower WeeklySnapchat’s AI selfie feature puts your face in personalized adsFake password manager coding test used to hack Python developersMan Arrested for Creating Fake Bands With AI, Then Making $10 Million by Listening to Their Songs With Bots🎙  Guest Interview – Troy Hunt👉 Visit: troyhunt.com👉 Visit: haveibeenpwned.com📲 Follow @troyhunt on X📺 Watch Troy Hunt on YouTube🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!Archive and delete items1Password blog – Talking trash: Why we're introducing the Archive🗣 Ask Roo anything! Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.com📲  Follow Us…📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on SpotifyVisit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Giveaway terms and conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to participants who are age of majority where they reside. To enter,  write to us on X/Twitter or at podcast@1Password.com with your randomly generated 4-words to name our next episode. The winner will be randomly selected to name our next episode and receive 1 free year of 1Password Families, valued at approximately $59.88 USD. The winner will be notified via direct message or email within 14 days after the giveaway ends and must respond within 30 days to claim the prize. 1Password reserves the right to modify or terminate the giveaway at any time. By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to allow 1Password to use their name and likeness for promotional purposes. Personal information collected will only be used for giveaway administration. The giveaway runs from October 1st – October 8th at 11:59pm.

Are there personality traits that make some people more vulnerable to cyberattacks? We lift the lid on this and more in a one-of-a-kind interview with cyberpsychologist, Dr Erik Huffman. Tune in, as Erik unpacks the human-element of security, how AI is transforming social engineering, and how we can turn humans from the weakest security link into our greatest superpower. ⛓️‍💥🦸‍♂️💥If that wasn't enough to tickle your earbuds, we squirm at recent news that Facebook could be listening in on our phone's microphones in Watchtower Weekly. Plus, Agony Aunt Roo answers all your questions in #Ask1Password, including the all important question: What actually is an Agony Aunt? 🤷‍♀️🔐 From the VaultBrowser Privacy Check by EXPERTE.comPrivacy Badger Browser Extension🏰  Watchtower WeeklyFacebook Partner Brags About Listening to Your Phone’s Microphone to Serve Ads for Stuff You MentionUK trio pleads guilty to operating $10M MFA bypass biz🎙  Guest Interview – Dr. Erik Huffman👉 Visit: Drerikhuffman.com📺 TEDX Talks: Chasing Security or Seeking Safety? AI in the Digital Age – Dr. Erik Huffman📲 Follow @erikjhuffman on X📲 Follow on Dr Erik Huffman on LinkedIn🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!Customize your 1Password itemsMaking the most of Secure Notes🗣 Ask Roo anything! Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.com📲  Follow Us…📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on SpotifyVisit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Why should we stop using work laptops for personal use? Is your car sneakily selling your driving data? We answer all that and more in Watchtower Weekly. 💻🔍🚗We also invite special guest, Alan Watkins, to the show to walk through his book: Creating a Small Business Cybersecurity Program. Tune in, as Alan serves up a non-technical guide for small business owners to get started with security and putting privacy at the heart of their business. 🏢📈🫶If all that wasn't enough, Agony Aunt Roo resolves the delicate topic of estate planning in #Ask1Password. Plus, we round-out our show with a competitive game of Password Panic. 🚨🔐 From the VaultBack-to-school tips: A step-by-step guide to getting your family started with 1Password🏰  Watchtower WeeklyHackers may have stolen every American’s Social Security numberNational Public Data Published Its Own PasswordsCar companies are sneakily selling your driving dataYou really need to stop using work laptops for personal use🎙  Guest Interview – Alan Watkins📚 CISO: Creating a Small Business Cybersecurity Program📚 Amazon: Creating a Small Business Cybersecurity Program📲 Follow Alan Watkins on LinkedIn🗣 #Ask1Password – Ask Roo Anything!The complete guide to digital estate planningHow to get started with digital estate planning🗣 Ask Roo anything! Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.com📲  Follow Us…📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on SpotifyVisit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

How can we reimagine social media to make it safer for everyone? Tracy Chou is on a mission to do just that. Join Block Party founder, Tracy Chou, as she sits down with Roo to share her thoughts on privacy in an always online world and what led her to create Privacy Party: A tool that's reshaping the way we use social media and giving power back to the user. 🔎📱We also unpack all the latest cybersecurity news in Watchtower Weekly, and admit all of our embarrassing security habits in #Ask1Password. 🫣❗️🔐 From the VaultBooking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams🏰  Watchtower WeeklyCrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucherBackground check company breached, nearly 3 billion exposed in data theft🎙  Guest Interview – Tracy Chou from Block Party👉 Visit: blockpartyapp.com👉 Visit: triketora.com 📲 Follow @triketora on X🗣 Want more Random but Memorable?🗣 Ask us anything! Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.com📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on Spotify📲  Follow Us…Visit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

What was the cause of the worst cyber event in history? In Watchtower Weekly, we unpack how a small bug in Crowdstrike software caused an outage apocalypse across the globe. 🌎💻 Agony Aunt Roo also answers all your security woes in #Ask1Password.Plus, we welcome back friend-of-the-show Geoff White, for story time as he gives a peek into his latest book: Rinsed. Settle in, as Geoff reveals how much technology has revolutionized money laundering, from drug cartels washing their cash in Bitcoin to organized fraud gangs recruiting money mules on social media. 💰🤑🏰  Watchtower WeeklyCrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft saysA Windows version from 1992 is saving Southwest’s butt right nowSchool gets an F for using facial recognition on kids in canteen🎙  Guest Interview – Geoff White📚 Amazon: Rinsed: From Cartels to Crypto How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks📚 Bookshop.org: Rinsed: From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks📲 Follow @geoffwhite247 on X👉 Visit: geoffwhite.tech🗣 Want more Random but Memorable?🗣 Ask us anything! Please send us an email at: podcast@1password.com📺 Episodes and transcriptions also available on YouTubeFind us on Apple PodcastsFind us on Spotify📲  Follow Us…Visit 1Password.comCheck out our blogFind us on X @1PasswordFind us on Facebook or InstagramSend us an email: podcast@1password.com❤️  Review Us...If you're loving the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.