Some Google AI Results Are Leading to Phone Scammers - What You Should Know

How fraudsters turned Google’s helpful AI into their marketing tool

Aug 22 • 

Radu

I Tried to Delete Myself from the Internet for 2 Years

739 successful data removals later: what I learned about online privacy

Aug 14 • 

Radu

July 2025

Your Password Might Be the Weakest Link (And How It Killed a 158-Year-Old Company)

How one guessed password destroyed a 158-year-old company, put 700 people out of work, and why your digital security habits matter more than you think.

Jul 31 • 

Radu

Does Your VPN App Have Secret Ties with China?

Why your 'free' VPN might be secretly owned by Chinese companies—and what to use instead

Jul 3 • 

Radu

June 2025

The Two VPN Features That Make a Real-World Impact

How smart bypassing and dedicated IP turned VPN headaches into smooth sailing

Jun 30 • 

Radu

When Congress Says “No” to WhatsApp: Should You Be Worried Too?

The US Congress just banned WhatsApp from government devices—here's why you might want to reconsider your own messaging choices (and what to use…

Jun 23 • 

Radu

May 2025

Pretenders, Pegasus, and Privacy: What You Need to Know This Week

A quick guide to this week’s privacy headlines—and how to protect yourself.

May 7 • 

Radu

The AirPlay Bug Apple Patched—But Your TV Didn’t

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Private by Default podcast.

May 2 • 

Radu

14:59

April 2025

REAL ID, Facial Recognition, and That Time I Accidentally Gave My Face to the Government

You ever walk into a situation and realize after the fact that maybe you gave up more than you meant to?

Apr 30 • 

Radu

My Kid’s Steam Account Got Hacked 😳

How Scammers Target Gamers—and What Every Parent Should Know About Protecting Steam Accounts

Apr 25 • 

Radu

13:51

The Safest AI Chat for Privacy: A 2025 Comparison

A short guide to how major AI chat tools handle your data

Apr 23 • 

Radu

Apple's AI: Privacy Implications and Opt-Out Guide

Welcome to the Private by Default podcast!

Apr 17 • 

Radu

10:09