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COMSEC – Released!

COMSEC – Released!

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I have a brand new book that was just released.  It is co-written with Justin Carroll and is a comprehensive look at communications security measures (COMSEC).  Here is a explanation from the back cover… The most prolific, comprehensive, and intrusive mass surveillance device ever designed by man is the cellular phone you carry with you everywhere you go. This device tracks and collects a staggering amount of personal information. That valuable data is sold and stored indefinitely by an equally…

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Information Removal: A Strategic Approach

Information Removal: A Strategic Approach

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INTRODUCTION: When a person starts out on the quest to remove as much personal information about themselves that they find online, the effort usually begins with a “shotgun approach”. You begin searching Google to identify links to websites that display your information. Hopefully you’ll also search Bing and other search engines in the same manner, and use targeted search techniques and operators to pinpoint your information quickly. I have previously discussed many useful techniques for pinpointing your searches and saving…

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Database Breach

Database Breach

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The Impact of a Database Breach – L.E. Edition Part 1 As a law enforcement officer, any piece of your personal information, when in malicious hands, can be considered a serious threat. Once a hacker obtains a single piece of personally identifiable information (PII), they will apply various techniques that will allow them to obtain more. For example, lets say that your email has been hacked. This is completely harmless because it is “just your email address” right? Wrong. In…

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MySudo – Update!

MySudo – Update!

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The blog has been neglected recently, I know. Thanks for all your emails and enthusiasm about staying informed on all things privacy! The past few months have kept me busy, teaching for private organizations, working with clients, and even writing a book. Every day is a new opportunity to learn more and to share more about these important topics and from morning to night I am staying on top of it all in addition to my day job. In this…

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Self-Stalking

Self-Stalking

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Those of us who are dedicated to removing our personal information from the Internet know that this effort is a constant battle. Experts in this field estimate that there are hundreds of relevant people search engines alone, and when you include the smaller sites that seem to pop up each week, the numbers could be in the thousands. Public records like property tax information, marriage licenses, and vehicle information are collected by the largest data brokers on each of us….

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Privacy Milestones 2017

Privacy Milestones 2017

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Last year at this time (2016), I wrote about my Privacy Resolutions for the upcoming year and some goals that I hoped to accomplish in the pursuit of better personal OPSEC.  I encouraged others to reflect and identify new areas to focus on that could improve their stance on privacy over the next 12 months. Some of the areas I chose to focus on this past year included re-reading and studying “the basics”, many of which are outlined in The…

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PODCAST 058 – New To Privacy? Start Here

PODCAST 058 – New To Privacy? Start Here

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Privacy is a huge topic and knowing where to start can be overwhelming. This week Justin Carroll and I sit down to discuss how to overcome analysis paralysis and develop a plan to reclaim your right to privacy. Subscribe at: RSS iTunes Google Stitcher SHOW NOTES   INTRO Follow-up on our Wi-Fi episode Article about Wi-Fi probing System76 Linux Laptops MAIN TOPIC Understanding the threats to your privacy The concept of compartmentalization Defining your privacy priorities and privacy non-negotiables Managing…

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Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

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In a previous article I discussed how people who qualify as a public official or law enforcement officer can reference State laws in their letters to data brokers and people search websites to assist them with removing their personal information.  If you are a qualified individual who can utilize these laws to help achieve faster compliance and more advanced opt-outs, I encourage you to articulate this in the letters and emails you send to companies who are exposing your personal…

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Podcast 051 – Snail Mail Control

Podcast 051 – Snail Mail Control

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A while back I shared my collection of links to take control your mail (HERE).  If you have not yet visited that article, I highly recommend taking the time to rearrange how your mail is handled, remove yourself from marketing lists, and compartmentalize your address as part of an overall strategy to reduce how often your real name and physical address are used together.  This past week I recorded another podcast with co-host Justin Carroll to discuss these mail control…

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Podcast 050 – Privacy Round Table

Podcast 050 – Privacy Round Table

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This week I sat down with friends Jason, Jesse, Michael and Justin for a round-table discussion of privacy and security issues.  Had a lot of fun talking about current privacy issues and also reviewing the last fifty episodes of The Complete Privacy & Security Podcast.  Something in here for everyone, so take a listen! Play below or Subscribe at: RSS / iTunes / Google / Stitcher Listen to previous episodes at https://privacy-training.com/podcast.html