The Information Security News podcast series, hosted by Senior Data Security Analyst Roger Safian, provides the Northwestern University community with timely information security issues and tips for a more secure computing experience. Subscribe in iTunes U or via the NUIT RSS Feed.
The Information Security News series is a complement to the NUIT to Go series, which focuses on current and upcoming information technology services, initiatives, and support. Have a topic you'd like to suggest? Contact NUIT Communications.
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| 5/16/13 | 10:16 | Issues of concern to the NU community include updates on the Prenda lawsuit from last week's podcast. Show Notes | Play  |
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| 5/2/13 | 11:59 | Issues of concern to the NU community include a guide for free antivirus software. Show Notes | Download (MP3) | View |
| 4/25/13 | 9:54 | Issues of concern to the NU community include the risks of mistaken identities and false reports by Internet detectives after the Boston bombing. Show Notes | Download (MP3) | View |
| 4/18/13 | 11:45 | Issues of concern to the NU community include being wary of scams, phishing, and malware that exploit the recent Boston bombing. Show Notes | Download (MP3) | View |
| 4/11/13 | 14:30 | Issues of concern to the NU community include tech tips for general use, iPhone users, and to protect against malware. Show Notes | Download (MP3) | View |
| 4/4/13 | 9:52 | Issues of concern to the NU community include securing networked home devices like cable boxes. Show Notes | Download (MP3) | View |
| 3/28/13 | 13:44 | Issues of concern to the NU community include password security tips from a password cracker. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 3/21/13 | 11:41 | Issues of concern to the NU community including Apple's fix to an OS X Java security flaw. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 3/14/13 | 13:56 | Issues of concern to the NU community include how to safely keep Java in your browser. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 2/15/13 | 13:10 | Issues of concern to the NU community include smartphone tips, including a lockscreen vulnerability with iOS 6.1 and advice for travel. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 2/7/13 | 10:08 | Issues of concern to the NU community include Twitter looking to add two-factor authentication after having user passwords hacked. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 1/31/13 | 9:23 | Issues of concern to the NU community include how bad grammar can make better passwords. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 1/25/13 | 7:53 | Issues of concern to the NU community include how to delete Mac logs of all of downloads. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 1/16/2013 | 11:08 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community include a discussion of recent Java vulnerabilities. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 1/10/13 | 7:23 | Issues of concern to the NU community include several important updates to a variety of critical software tools. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 1/3/13 | 6:53 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community include why passwords are no longer effective protection. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 12/27/12 | 7:27 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include things to do at year-end to make your computer secure for 2013. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 12/20/12 | 13:34 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include how to watch out for fraud while holiday shopping online. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 11/29/12 | 9:12 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include travel tips for your passwords. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 11/20/12 | 9:05 | Information security issues of concernto the NU community in this week's podcast include information security news from the FBI. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 11/16/12 | 12:04 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include the risks of using out-of-date browsers. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 11/8/12 | 11:05 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include flaws in Facebook's password protections. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 11/1/12 | 11:40 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include some thoughts on Windows 8 and scams associated with the new upgrade. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) |
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| 10/25/12 | 12:10 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include a compromise of Barnes and Noble PIN pads, including one compromised device at the Evanston location. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 10/18/12 | 9:04 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include several tips on avoiding or removing malware on smartphones. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 10/12/12 | 7:48 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include several fixes for Adobe Flash vulnerabilities. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 10/4/12 | 10:05 | Information security issues of concern to the NU community in this week's podcast include Patch Tuesday updates. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 9/27/12 | 6:17 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including new security tip sheets on safe surfing, malware, social media, and more. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 9/20/12 | 8:14 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including an update for iPhones with iOS 6. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 9/13/12 | 6:31 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including how to secure your Facebook account. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 9/6/12 | 12:13 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including a reminder of the potential financial cost of cybercrime. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 8/30/12 | 9:03 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including security improvements to Dropbox to two-factor authentication. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 8/23/12 | 11:57 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including how easily email accounts can be stolen with a little personal information. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 8/16/12 | 9:57 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including Patch Tuesday updates and security fixes for Adobe products. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 8/9/12 | 14:11 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including Amazon and Apple's responses to the hacking of a journalist's account and devices. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 8/2/2012 | 8:28 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including consideration of fingerprint readers and other biometric features for device security. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 7/26/12 | 8:22 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including some recent security issues with new Mountain Lion operating system and Android phones. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 7/19/12 | 9:33 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including some recent security issues with apps for iPhones and Android devices. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 7/12/12 | 12:10 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including this month's Patch Tuesday updates. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 7/5/12 | 5:54 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including an update to WordPress and a patch for Cisco's WebEx. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 6/28/12 | 11:01 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including social media security tips. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 6/21/12 | 9:05 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including Apple's changing approach to security. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 6/14/12 | 9:50 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including many software updates from Microsoft, Apple, and others. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | |
| 6/7/12 | 10:15 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including information on the LinkedIn password leak. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 5/31/12 | 12:06 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including an inside look at how Facebook protects its users from security threats. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 5/24/12 | 8:40 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including security tips for traveling, including the risks of free Wi-Fi. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 5/17/12 | 11:05 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including a reminder to protect your privacy on social media. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 5/10/12 | 9:02 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including new e-mail scams that are becoming prominent. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 5/3/12 | 8:59 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the extended time frame of the recent Global Payments security breach. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 4/26/12 | 9:22 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including more advice to Mac users on the importance of running anti-virus software. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 4/20/12 | 9:39 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the latest information on the Flashback vulnerability for Macs. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 4/12/12 | 10:35 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including new information on the Mac Flashback vulnerability. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 4/5/12 | 10:29 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including a compromise for Macs called Flashback that exploits older versions of Java. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 3/29/12 | 6:49 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including an important update to Adobe's Flash Player for computers and mobile devices. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 3/22/12 | 7:05 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including checklists to protect your smartphone's security. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 3/15/12 | 10:15 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including tips on creating secure passwords, including device-specific suggestions. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 2/23/12 | 11:21 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the pros and cons of a new complex password generator from Google. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 2/16/12 | 11:12 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including security issues with Mac OS X and the iOS address book. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 2/9/19 | 9:33 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including protecting your information on LinkedIn. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 2/2/12 | 8:44 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including some recent security vulnerabilities and malware that may affect Android users. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 1/26/12 | 8:16 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including Google's privacy policy changes and security suggestions for pcAnywhere users.Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 1/19/12 | 6:16 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including password and PIN security in light of T-Mobile and Zappos account hacking. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 1/12/12 | 6:16 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including software updates and checking the permissions on your apps. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 1/5/12 | 11:11 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including several lessons learned from the Stratfor security breach. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 12/28/11 | 5:56 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including a follow up on the Carrier IQ/keylogger theory and news that a software bug caused an airplane dive back in 2008. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 12/21/11 | 5:53 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including holiday travel tips for your tech/Internet gadgets and a warning about wiped iPhones and access to iMessages. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 12/14/11 | 7:48 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including several updates for Microsoft Windows and Google Chrome and a word about Google Analytics for those trying to be anonymous. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 12/8/11 | 9:07 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the top ten cyber security trends for financial services in 2012 and what's really going on with Carrier IQ. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 11/23/11 | 4:13 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including news that our online identities (think Facebook profile) are more valuable than our than credit card info. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 11/17/11 | 10:06 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the 25 worst passwords of 2011 and online Christmas scams to avoid. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 11/10/11 | 5:36 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including several updates for most programs and how to find out if you're a victim of Operation Ghost Click, the latest malware scheme infecting millions. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 11/3/11 | 7:30 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including smartphone software update orphans (Android) and a detailed graphic outlining Facebook's security. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 10/27/11 | 5:51 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including the most common hiding places for workplace passwords and a warning about magnets and iPads. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 10/20/11 | 7:09 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community including Siri--iPhone's new voice-control feature and Microsoft's new, free safety scanner. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 10/13/11 | 8:29 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community with a special focus on Facebook privacy and simple steps you can take to increase your protection. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 10/6/11 | 8:35 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including updates for Chrome, Firefox, and Skype and new protection from malicious links on Facebook. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 9/29/11 | 8:15 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including the top reason computers get hacked, Bluetooth vulnerabilities, and trending hacker efforts. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 9/22/11 | 8:20 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including tips for keeping your "sensitive" photos with you and not online, as well as an update for Adobe Flash Player. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 9/15/11 | 7:51 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including Facebook's latest security improvement and more updates from Adobe. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 9/8/11 | 07:06 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including easy tips to protect yourself from real-looking bogus e-mail and a preview of upcoming updates to install. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 9/6/11 | 5:43 | In this special podcast for new incoming students, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, reviews some common computer security topics including installing software updates, using antivirus software, and password security. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
| 9/1/11 | 06:07 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including Firefox and Ubuntu updates and a warning about a new remote desktop worm. Show Notes. | Download (MP3) | View |
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