<p><strong>In This Episode:</strong> Ransomware, Pipelines and Tech<br />
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<p>This week the TEH Podcast is hosted by <b>Leo Notenboom</b>, the “Chief Question Answerer” at <a href="https://askleo.com">Ask Leo!</a>, and <b>Gary Rosenzweig,</b> the host and producer of <a href="https://macmost.com/">MacMost</a>, and mobile game developer at <a href="http://clevermedia.com">Clever Media</a>.</p>
<p>(You&#8217;ll find longer Bios on the <a href="https://tehpodcast.com/hosts/">Hosts</a> page.)</p>
<h3>Top Stories</h3>
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<li>Pipeline ransomware&#8230; what really happened?
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<li>Hoarding, Florida, crypto currency</li>
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<li>Was the attack targeted?</li>
<li>Avoiding it:
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<li>The pipeline ransomware people have RULES</li>
<li><a href="https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/05/try-this-one-weird-trick-russian-hackers-hate/">Try This One Weird Trick Russian Hackers Hate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://slate.com/technology/2021/05/colonial-pipeline-darkside-ransomware.html">“Ethical” Ransomware Operators</a></li>
<li>Insurance?</li>
<li>Laws?</li>
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<li>They ended up using their backup!</li>
<li>Fake ransomware &#8212; probably more profitable than real ransomware</li>
<li><a href="https://www.backblaze.com/blog/complete-guide-ransomware/">Ransomware: How to Prevent or Recover From an Attack</a>
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<li>Get a Mac!</li>
<li>Backing up safely</li>
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<h3>Ain&#8217;t it Cool</h3>
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<li><strong>LN:</strong> The Nevers, HBOMax</li>
<li><strong>GR:</strong> A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor, Hank Green (sequel to An Absolutely Remarkable Thing)</li>
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<h3>BSP: Blatant Self-Promotion</h3>
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<li><strong>LN:</strong> <a href="https://askleo.com/16029">Security: It’s a Spectrum, Not a State</a></li>
<li><strong>GR:</strong> <a href="https://macmost.com/icloud-is-not-a-substitute-for-a-time-machine-backup-with-your-mac.html">iCloud Is Not a Substitute For a Time Machine Backup With Your Mac</a></li>
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