Ask the Planner

Adam Levin Featured on the Ask the Planner Podcast

Adam Levin was a guest on the Ask the Planner podcast with Desirée Adams where he discussed how to identify and avoid wedding scams....
College scams

Scammers Are Targeting Class of 2026 College Admissions

Accepting an offer? Waitlisted? Waiting to hear about financial aid? Hackers are targeting the class of 2026.
Dan Ahdoot

Dan Ahdoot Gets Hacked by a Middle-Schooler

Podcast host and stand-up comedian Dan Ahdoot got hacked by someone too young to shave. His story gets even weirder from there.
VPN

Is Your VPN Shoulder Surfing Your History?

VPNs can be a crucial tool to maintain your cybersecurity and privacy. Not all are created equal.
3-2-1 rules

Follow the 3-2-1 Rules of Data Backups

This World Backup Day, be sure you're protecting your data with the 3-2-1 rules.
ransomware

What is Ransomware?

Like all forms of cybercrime, anyone with a digital device connected online is at risk.
The National Desk

Adam Levin Discusses Cyberwar with the National Desk

Adam Levin was featured on the National Desk where he discussed how businesses and organizations should prepare for a potential cyberattack in the wake...
WTH Amanda

Amanda, Cyber Guy, a Catfish and Mister Fluffy

Your smartphone can be the gateway to your personal and professional life, and it’s not as secure as you may think.
Washington Post

Adam Levin Discusses Real Estate Scams with the Washington Post

Adam Levin was interviewed by the Washington Post on the topic of real estate scams and how homebuyers and sellers can protect themselves. "Real estate...
Facebook Protect

Facebook Protect: A New Feature from the Fox in the Hen...

Facebook's attempt at securing high-risk accounts bears an unfortunate resemblance to a phishing scam. The problems don't stop there.
Jack Rhysider

Jack Gets Stanned by a Superfan

Darknet Diaries host Jack Rhysider returns to tell the tale of a superfan stalker.
March Madness Cyber Threat

The March Madness Cyber Threat

March Madness is ideal for phishing and hacking campaigns and represents a major vulnerability for businesses.
Ukraine AirBnB

Considering Donating to Ukraine via AirBnB? Beware This Scam.

Well-meaning donations to Ukraine through AirBnB opens the door for scammers.
Jordan Harbinger

Jordan Harbinger Goes Into Hacker Mode

Veteran podcaster and social engineer Jordan Harbinger shares the tricks of his trade.
Child identity theft

10 No Good, Terrible, Horrible Things the Internet is Doing to...

Child identity theft may be more common than you may think.
Noah Gets Hacked by a Ghanaian Syndicate?

Noah Gets Hacked by a Ghanaian Syndicate?

Does it matter how careful you are when an identity theft syndicate gets their hooks into you? Yes, it definitely does.
industryweek

Adam Levin’s Comments on Russian Cyberattacks Featured in IndustryWeek

Adam Levin's comments on the state of cybersecurity and the likelihood of Russian cyberattacks following the nation's invasion of Ukraine were featured in a...
Sim Swapping

SIM Swapping: What You Need to Know

If you rely on your smartphone to protect your device, you’re more vulnerable than you think.
Darkside Ransomware

New Episode: Adam’s Dog Fight with the Darkside

Ransomware is still a growing threat, but it can be mitigated. Especially if you know this week’s guest on What the Hack with Adam Levin.
body shaming

10 No Good, Terrible, Horrible Things the Internet is Doing to...

Creating a situation where “sexy” images are rewarded with more attention, likes and followers  sends a negative and conflicting message to children.