Best Silent Mode Cafe Podcasts (2025)

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Weekly Roundup: Update your phone NOW 8:43

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2d ago8:43

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Send us a text 🚨 Major Samsung Hack Alert! Update your phone NOW to protect yourself from a dangerous Zero-Day vulnerability targeting Samsung Android devices through messaging apps like WhatsApp. In this week's Silent Mode Cafe episode, we’re breaking down the latest cybersecurity threats, including hacks on luxury brands like Gucci and Balenciaga…

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Cloaked Review: Privacy Nirvana or Overpriced Hype? 12:45

2d ago12:45

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Send us a text Cloaked Review: Privacy Nirvana or Overpriced Hype? In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, we explore whether Cloaked lives up to its promise of being the ultimate privacy tool or if it’s just another pricey subscription. Cloaked offers features like burner emails, disposable phone numbers, virtual cards, and data removal from broker s…

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Weekly Security Roundup - Privacy in Plain Language 22:38

9d ago22:38

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Send us a text We explore the latest security threats and patches while providing practical advice on keeping your digital life secure with our special guest Firas. • Android releases patches for 120 flaws including two zero-day vulnerabilities • Windows issues 80+ fixes during September's Patch Tuesday • Plex streaming service requires users to re…

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Weekly Roundup - Security Nightmares That'll Make Your Phone Cry 17:24

25d ago17:24

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Send us a text Digital security has reached a critical point with multiple major breaches threatening user data worldwide. We break down the most pressing threats and provide practical steps to protect yourself without needing technical expertise. • Google Salesforce breach exposing customer data, leading to sophisticated phishing attempts • Apple …

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Weekly Roundup: Private Matters: Your Digital Life Exposed 27:46

1M ago27:46

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Send us a text YouTube's AI now estimates your age based on watch history, potentially blocking content or requiring ID verification if it thinks you're under 18. Data brokers are deliberately hiding opt-out pages from search engines, violating privacy laws while making it difficult for consumers to protect their information. • Major apps like Face…

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Weekly Security Roundup: Your Digital Footprint Is Never Truly Private 31:12

2M ago31:12

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Send us a text The digital world grows increasingly dangerous by the week, and our latest episode dives deep into the cybersecurity threats that affect both global powers and everyday users alike. We break down the alarming "SharePoint-ageddon" vulnerability that has compromised over 400 organizations—including critical US government agencies like …

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Security Roundup July 18 - AI Called Her Mom - Mega Breach 33:57

2M ago33:57

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, Salah and Vivek discuss the latest in security news, focusing on significant data breaches, ransomware attacks, and the implications of AI in hiring and scams. They share personal stories and provide practical advice on protecting personal information and navigating the digital landscape s…

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Security Roundup - AI Voice Fraud, EU Votes Away Privacy 32:18

3M ago32:18

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Salah and Vivek delve into the critical issues surrounding digital privacy and security, discussing recent data breaches, the implications of new EU privacy laws, and the importance of two-factor authentication. They explore the risks associated with smart home devices, the rise of AI voice fraud, and the dec…

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Weekly Security Roundup - AI Smishing?! $5K Breach Payout, Anti-Spy 31:29

3M ago31:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, hosts Salah Nassar and Vivek Chugh discuss the latest in privacy and security news, including a major AT&T data breach, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and the dangers of smishing attacks. They also explore new security features in Android, the ongoing issue of healthcare data breaches, and the resp…

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Weekly Security Roundup - T-Mobile breach, DMV scams, VPN recommendations, 34:02

3M ago34:02

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, Salah and Vivek discuss the latest developments in digital privacy and security, including the T-Mobile data breach, cyber attacks on food distribution, scams targeting DMV communications, and the hacking of Washington Post journalists. They also delve into the implications of facial recog…

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Weekly Security Roundup - China Mega Breach, ATT and Cartier in the news 21:53

4M ago21:53

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Send us a text summary In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, hosts Salah and Vivek discuss the latest in digital privacy and security, focusing on significant data breaches, corporate cybersecurity failures, and government initiatives to enhance cybersecurity. They provide practical tips for listeners to protect their personal information and naviga…

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Weekly Security Roundup - Security & Privacy Threats for Consumers 26:50

4M ago26:50

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Send us a text In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, hosts Salah and Vivek discuss the latest developments in security and privacy, focusing on significant topics such as a massive data breach affecting millions of passwords, the rise of AI-powered scams impersonating customer support, and the security incident involving Victoria's Secret. They emph…

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Weekly Security Roundup - Data Breaches Targeting Your Digital Live 21:16

4M ago21:16

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Send us a text summary In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, hosts Salah Nassar and Vivek Chugh discuss the latest developments in the security and privacy landscape. They cover significant data breaches, the implications of tech companies' practices, and emerging threats in cybersecurity. The conversation emphasizes the importance of awareness and …

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Weekly Security Roundup - Notorious Hacker Groups, Iran Cyberattack, RSAC AI 40:41

5M ago40:41

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Send us a text summary In this episode of Silent Mode Cafe, hosts discuss recent cyber attacks, data breaches, and the implications for individuals and organizations. They explore the impact of hacking groups, the role of AI in cybersecurity, and the latest trends from the RSA conference. The conversation also touches on privacy concerns, surveilla…

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Weekly Security Roundup 22:59

5M ago22:59

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Send us a text summary In this episode, Salah Nassar and Vivek Chugh discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity, focusing on significant data breaches, government surveillance issues, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. They highlight recent incidents involving healthcare data breaches, ransomware attacks, and the implications of gov…

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AI is Everywhere: How to Stay Safe 49:13

5M ago49:13

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Send us a text AI is Watching You: How to Stay Safe 🛡️ | In this episode of Silent Mode Café, we dive into the fascinating yet alarming world of Artificial Intelligence and how it's reshaping our lives. From data collection through your devices to the rise of deepfake scams and privacy threats, AI is everywhere—and it's watching. Join tech enthusia…

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Weekly Roundups - Hacks, Breaches, and Cyber Vigilantes 22:32

5M ago22:32

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Send us a text Data breaches are making headlines again, exposing millions of users' sensitive information. In this week's roundup, we cover the Hertz vendor breach compromising credit cards and licenses, DaVita's ransomware attack potentially impacting medical records, and 4chan's major admin doxing incident. We also dive into growing privacy conc…

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Episode 2: 23andMe Data Scandal: Is Your DNA at Risk? 41:24

6M ago41:24

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Send us a text The 23andMe data scandal has raised serious concerns about the safety of your personal genetic information. With 23andMe going through financial turmoil and a potential change of control, what happens to the DNA data of 15 million users? Could it fall into the wrong hands, be sold to marketing firms, or used in ways we never intended…

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Episode 1: Brewing the Digital Privacy Revolution 41:44

6M ago41:44

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Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of Silent Mode Cafe, the podcast where two Silicon Valley geeks—armed with coffee and straight talk—help you decode the mysteries of the digital world. In “The Digital Privacy Revolution,” we unpack why your data is such hot property, how smartphones and social media nibble away at your privacy, and …