Cybernerd Date Night
Posted: February 2, 2017 to Cybersecurity.
Are you and your cybergeek significant other looking for a movie or show to watch this weekend? Or maybe you just want to enjoy some good reading that will both inform and entertain. Either way, here's a list for you to check out. Dragnet NationAuthor: Julia Angwin Medium: Non-fiction Summary: Angwin writes about her experiences as she tests multiple anti-surveillance techniques.
Little BrotherAuthor: Cory Doctorow Medium: Novel (free download available on Doctorow’s website) Summary: A 17 year-old student outwits his high school’s intrusive (but clumsy) surveillance systems.
Mr. RobotCreated by: Sam Esmail Medium: TV Series Summary: This series follows young hacktivists who use their cyberskills to bring down big, bad corporations.
Five Best VPN Service Providers Author: Alan Henry Medium: Online Article Summary: This article acknowledges that, though people have varying cybersecurity needs, there are options that work well for most individuals. Inside ‘Eligible Receiver’Author: Fred Kaplan Medium: Online Article Summary: In 1997, the NSA was easily able to to hack the US military by manipulating military personnel.
Black HatDirected by: Michael Mann Medium: Film Summary: An American cybercriminal is released from prison to help authorities track down unknown hackers who breached a nuclear power plant.
The Age of InformationBy: Momus Medium: Music Summary: This song explores the battle between man and government in this new Age of Information.
A Cellphone Rights Guide for Trump Inauguration Protesters and Women’s MarchersMedium: Article Author: Molly Olmstead Summary: This concise article explains what rights you have (and don’t have) when it comes to The People vs. Your Cell Phone.
Data and GoliathMedium: Book Author: Bruce Schneier Summary: Security expert Bruce Schneier explores the tightrope that is security versus privacy, and artfully creates solutions that help us to balance them.
Enemy of the StateDirected by: Tony Scott Medium: Film Summary: Will Smith plays a lawyer who is targeted by the NSA after he unwittingly receives evidence of a murder that is politically-motivated.
Surveillance Self-Defense GuideAuthor: The Electronic Freedom Foundation Summary: This comprehensive guide offers instructions for everything from making a secure password to using secure messaging apps.