DIY Cyber Guy
DIY Cyber Guy, hosted by David W. Schropfer, offers a approachable exploration of cybersecurity, emerging technologies (like AI and Quantum Computing) for all knowledge levels. Through dynamic podcasts, expert interviews, and engaging blog posts, DIY Cyber Guy provides practical, easy-to-apply tips to stay ahead of tech trends and protect your digital world. Whether you’re curious about cutting-edge tech or looking to secure your online life, DIY Cyber Guy makes complex topics both fun and accessible.
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
#22 - The Reddit Hack - What You Need to Do Right Now
Another major hack is in the news; this time it is Reddit. If you have a username and password on Reddit, even if you have been using a pseudonym, listen to this episode for tips and tactics to keep…
#21 -What You Need to Know Before You Test Your DNA
Do you want to find our more about your family history by doing a DNA test, or maybe you want to give a DNA test as a gift? You need to know which testing companies protect your DNA data (and which d…
#20 - When is a Coin NOT a Coin? Avoiding ICO Pitfalls
What's The Difference Between Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings? The answer may surprise you. Listen to Blockchain compliance expert Diana Adachi before turning your money into ether!
#19 - Blockchain - What Everyone Must Know
Blockchain could have as great an impact on communication and culture as the Internet itself. Find out why, and what you need to know about blockchain, with technology expert Ari Zoldan.
#18 - Avoiding The Hacks That Kill Companies Like Yours
Did you know that 60% of small businesses that get hacked go out of business in less than 6 months? It's true, and it's avoidable. Listen to expert tips from cybersecurity guru Peter Clay.
#17 - Why Blockchain Is Safe, But Cryptocurrencies Are Not
The most vulnerable part of cryptocurrency is blockchain, its the individual's private key. How do you protect yours, and how do you keep hackers from staling your funds? Listen to this episode for e…
#16 - How to Avoid Electronics that Spy on You
This week on DIY Cyber Guy, my guest is cybersecurity and privacy expert Dr. Chris Pierson. We look at a recent Amazon Dot vulnerability that sent out 16-second recordings of conversations in people…
#15 Ransomware Successfully Attacking Cities
Ransomware. It is the virus that actually makes money for the attacker. At first, it was randomly deployed, just like the nuisance viruses of the past, indiscriminately finding victims through phishi…
#14 - If You Don’t Pay For the Product, You ARE the Product
Companies that offer free services, like Facebook and Twitter, are for-profit companies. So where is the profit if the service is free? It could be in an 'upsell' product, like LinkedIn, which means…
#13 - Secrets From A Hacker - How NOT To Get Hacked
This week, I had the privilege of interviewing a real hacker about how hackers hack. Their tools, tactics, and tricks – and we will tell you exactly how to protect yourself and your family. Our gues…
#11 - Why You Should NOT Buy A New Computer This Week
This is still a terrible time to buy a new computer! Why? Uncertainty around Intel’s latest Spectre fix, plus a series of back-doors were just discovered in AMD chips. Wait to buy a computer, if you…
#10 - The Biggest Internet Attack In History Is Not Over - Yet
The largest internet DDoS attack in history briefly shut down several popular sites, I’ll tell you what happened and why you need a little patience this week. Bottom line: News of the death of Inter…
#9 - Is Bitcoin Dead? The Small, Cold Truth.
Bitcoin. Crypto currencies. You probably know computers are involved with this stuff, and computers use electricity. Did you know that the computing power needed to process a Bitcoin transaction may…
#8 - Avoiding Facebook Spyware, and Quality Security Tools
Do you use Facebook? This episode is ‘must listen’ for you! Facebook has a new ‘Protection’ product that is the opposite of protection, or at least the opposite of privacy. Actually, it meets the de…
#7 - What NOT to Buy! Tech Products You Must Avoid.
There are several manufacturers and providers, and HUNDREDS of products, that you need to avoid, including some big names like Intel, Adobe, Kaspersky and maybe Huawei. We don’t make these recommenda…
#6 - Losing Your Tax Refund and Other Fun Tales From The Equifax Breach
The Equifax hack was historically bad, with the data of over 145 Million people exposed, which is now for sale on the Dark Web.Now, that data is being used to file fraudulent tax returns, which lets …
#5 - Spectre and Gwyneth Paltrow
Understanding the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities is complicated, so we use an old Gwyneth Paltrow movie to help explain what is happening. And, if you are buying a new computer, we explain why…
#4 - New Tinder Hack, A Crypto Heist, And Bitcoin 'Creep'
There is a new Tinder hack! Tinder is potentially leaking lots of information about you; listen to find out more. The biggest cryptocurrency hack ever (no, it’s not Bitcoin). YouTube gets an ad “bu…
#3 - Attack of the Internet of 'Thingys'
We have a sobering report from the World Economic forum. And, by ‘sobering,’ we mean: if you don’t already have a drinking problem, this could cause one!
We also talk about the IoT Christmas, and new…
#2 - Two Admins Walk Through a Back Door...
This episode focuses on two large tech companies which set all of up a line of products with a default username of “admin” and a default password that is also “admin.” And, you may be surprised to l…