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Mike Chmielewski Podcasts
Twice per month, Peter House and Mike Chmielewski discuss current cyberthreats and issues. Internet Weather Report is recorded at the studios of Big Cabbage Radio in Palmer, Alaska.
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Decision Making and When to Click on a Link
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23:59Peter considers reversibility to be a key when making cybersecurity decisions, that is, base the decision on the difficulty of changing it. Peter reminds us to always go to a company's website directly. That is, never click on a link in an ad and look carefully at links that come in email or come up in a search before clicking it.…
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For Episode 18, John and Rachel discuss the Railbelt’s looming energy crisis, play public policy pursuit, and contemplate the grand jury clause of the 5th Amendment.By Mike Chmielewski
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Lauren from the Valley Performing Arts chats with Mike Chmielewski about VPA’s new production, Aboveboard, a romantic comedy set in a New York Apartment in 2025. The play runs from September 5th through September 21st. Show times are 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 pm on Sundays. For more information, look online at vpaalaska.org.…
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Peter House from Deep Tree talks about current cybersecurity threats with Mike Chmielewski on Internet Weather. Peter considers reversibility to be a key consideration when making cybersecurity decisions. This means you should make a cybersecurity decision based on the difficulty of changing it. Mike compared it to gambling versus investing, the po…
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Dr. Jill Valerius explains to Lee Henrikson about Gilbert’s Syndrome. Gilbert’s Syndrome (GS) is a syndrome in which the liver of an affected individual processes bilirubin too slowly, resulting in higher levels in the blood. Dr. Jill shares the triggers to avoid and the steps to take to be healthy if you have DS.…
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Jeff Smith, Solid Waste Manager for the borough, and Tam Boeve, Executive Director discuss the return of glass recycling to the recycling center on September 9. The borough bought a glass crusher for the recycling center. This diverts glass from the landfill and provides sand (ground glass) that can be used in construction and other projects.…
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Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington joins Mike Chmielewski in a discussion of the Aug. 26th city council meeting. Palmer delegates who traveled to our sister city, Saroma, Japan, talked about their experiences in Japan. Colby Zerkal, the Palmer City Manager, briefly addressed the council. One topic was the investigation into the matter of the video of th…
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Herb Bischoff shares with Mike Chmielewski about his recent trip to Uganda and Madagascar. The trip getting to Uganda and Madagascar is arduous, with extended hours on a plane, but Herb feels it is more than worth the time and trouble. Herb works with Global Builders, which is a part of the Fuller Center for Housing. They set up the trips and finan…
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Scott Blair from My Favorite Realty gives an update on the real estate market and talks with host Mike Chmielewski. Scott explained the difference between a seller’s market and a buyer’s market. Scott clarified that the median cost is calculated using four months of records. There is a significant difference in the price of new construction in Palm…
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Dr. Jill Valerius discusses the gallbladder with Lee Henrikson. Dr. Jill explains precisely what the gallbladder is, what it does, and why a healthy gallbladder is so vital. The gallbladder plays a crucial role in the detoxification process, helping to remove cholesterol and other waste products from the body. Dr. Jill also explains what we can do …
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Mike Chmielewski conversed with Dr. Deena Bishop, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, at the Alaska State Fair. Their wide-ranging conversation about education in Alaska encompassed everything from current legislative developments to assessment testing.By Mike Chmielewski
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Firewalls Under Attack and Hackers With a Long Game Mindset
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19:43Peter House from Deep Tree talks with Mike Chmielewski about the newest threat firewalls. SonicWall is investigating this after a surge in Akira ransomware attacks targeting its Gen7 firewalls. If you use Gen7 SonicWall, please check or have your IT manager check to ensure SSLVPN is turned off. They also discussed hackers who use a long game compar…
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Peter House and David Shield discuss threat actors
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10:23Peter House and David Shield discuss threat actorsBy Big Cabbage Radio
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Peter, Mike and David on browser extensions
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22:27Peter House, Mike Chmielewski, and David Shield discuss the potential hazards of browser extensions, and more.By Big Cabbage Radio
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Peter's Trip to Chicago's "Mini-Hacker Camp"
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21:30Peter House just returned from a trip to Chicago. He was there for a "Hacker Mini-Camp," basically a week of presentations and learning. There were two presentations that he thought were relatable to us here in the valley. One was that three hundred North Korean citizens were employed as remote IT workers using only 70 stolen US identities. These w…
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Up to 6 gigabytes of data about you is gathered daily.
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23:36Peter House from Deep Tree talks about current cybersecurity threats. Up to 6 gigabytes of data is gathered about everyone daily. These are found on your phone, the internet, and in your car.By Big Cabbage Radio
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Peter and Mike continue their cyber security discussion.By Big Cabbage Radio
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Signal Security, Oracle Data Breach and More
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21:33Peter explains how Signal works and security issues with your phone; talks about the health data issues with Oracle Health; and more.By Big Cabbage Radio
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Peter and Mike talk about the auctioning of Social Security numbers; ransomeware exploits of Fortinet flaw; Apache Tomcat vulnerability; and BeyoneTrust admin access being auctioned on the Dark Web.By Peter House and Mike Chmielewski
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Peter House and Mike discuss tracking dangers of Air Tags, the Zero Day show, and moreBy Big Cabbage Radio
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Malicious Use of AI and Changes in National Cybersecurity
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22:37Peter and Mike discuss the ins and outs of how AI can be leveraged for malicious offensive operations and how the Trump administration's changes to agency staffing and missions impact national cybersecurity levels.By Big Cabbage Radio
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Netgear vulnerabilities; Choosing a VPN; Cyber Safety Review Board
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22:51In this episode, Peter and Mike cover the new patch for Netgear router vulnerabilities; VPN and remote access services and how to choose the right one; and the Trump administration removal of the Cyber Safety Review Board.By Big Cabbage Radio
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Alaska Retirement Fund Hack, Allstate Tracking, and more
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22:03On today’s episode, Peter and Mike discuss the Alaska Retirement Fund hack; Allstate being sued by Texas for tracking drivers; the FBI deleting PlugX from 4,000 computers; and some vulnerability announcements.By Big Cabbage Radio
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An Intrusion Attempt; iPhone and AI; and more
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21:53Mike and Peter discuss a real life intrusion attempt from a home network, the new iPhone and AI, and touch upon the Chinese intrusion into US telecom networks.By Big Cabbage Radio
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