The Privacy Files | Episode 8

Episode Summary:

A staggering 184 million sets of login credentials have been dumped online—collected not from a big tech breach, but from everyday users infected by silent malware. In this episode, we break down exactly how it happens, what it means for you, and why bad digital hygiene—not hacking—is often to blame.

You'll learn how infostealers work, how your credentials are trafficked and sold, and how to monitor your own network for suspicious activity. If you're still saving passwords in your browser or reusing them across accounts, this episode is your wake-up call.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Cold open: Passwords, malware, and quiet disasters
3:12 – What exactly happened in this breach?
7:50 – Why it’s your habits, not your skills, that put you at risk
13:20 – How infostealers get on your device (and what to look out for)
19:05 – Where stolen data goes: Telegram dumps, dark markets, and access resellers
24:35 – Real tools to monitor your network like a pro
29:30 – The bad habits that put you on the list
31:05 – Your starting point: free 5-day privacy reboot email mini course
33:00 – Become a Firewall Insider + tomorrow’s Guest Post Tuesday preview
34:12 – Sign-off

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🧰 Tools & Resources Mentioned:

🔐 Password & Security Tools:

• Bitwarden – Password manager

• 1Password – Password manager

• Proton Pass – Privacy-first password manager

• YubiKey – Hardware 2FA key

• Have I Been Pwned – Check if your credentials are in a breach

📡 Network Monitoring Tools:

Windows:

• GlassWire

• NetLimiter

Mac:

• Little Snitch

• LuLu

Android:

• NetGuard

• TrackerControl

iOS:

• Built-in Privacy Report in iOS settings

• Guardian Firewall or Lockdown

• NextDNS for DNS-level tracking control

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