Don't click that link in an e-mail! Erik talks about phishing (pronounced "fishing") in e-mail and why it is dangerous. A caller asks why he has to right-click on an e-mail to open up links in an e-mail message. This is actually a good security measure to help stop malicious phishing. Also, the listener asks if it was safe to use his account credentials (Facebook, etc.) to share a web link with someone. A Mac user asks about the security of the Norton Core router, and if he should change anti-virus vendors. Also, Erik talks about the security of the "Internet of Things"--connected devices like cameras. European Company LaLiga fined for "spying" on customers watching pirated video streams. How to check your applications permissions. How to configure the OpenDNS service on your router to to surf the web more safely. We discuss why it is better to use separate devices instead of a combination modem and router. A caller asks questions about what equipment is needed when building a "smart" home.
