Shelly’s TV Appearances

Tech expert Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University, exposes a disturbing new email scam that uses your personal information to demand $2,000 in Bitcoin. These emails contain your real name, address, and phone number in the subject line, aiming to terrify victims into paying up. Continue Reading →

Tech expert Shelly Palmer discusses the latest legal battle between Epic Games and Google over the Android App Store. Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, claims that Google is monopolizing the app market; the outcome of this case could change how digital marketplaces are regulated. Continue Reading →

Meta is rolling out new restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook to enhance online safety, particularly for users aged 13 to 18. Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications, breaks down the details and implications of Meta's teen accounts. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer discusses the alarming data breach at National Public Data, which potentially exposed the personal records of billions. Shelly provides actionable steps to protect yourself, including freezing your credit reports and enabling two-factor authentication. Continue Reading →

With AI-generated spam becoming more prevalent, Shelly breaks down how these regulations aim to close existing loopholes and protect consumers. Discover what you can do to report unwanted texts and calls, and why Shelly remains skeptical about the effectiveness of these new rules. Stay informed and learn how to protect yourself from these digital nuisances. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer discusses a monumental legal ruling against Google for antitrust violations. A federal judge has determined that Google maintained its monopoly in online searching through exclusive contracts, effectively blocking competition. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer discusses the recent major antitrust lawsuit loss by Google over its search engine dominance. A judge ruled that Google’s search engine has been illegally suppressing competition, with the company holding over 89% of the market for general searches and nearly 95% on mobile devices. Original Airdate: August 6, 2024 Continue Reading →

Tech expert and Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications professor Shelly Palmer dives deep into the recent worldwide computer outage that affected critical systems like hospitals, 911 centers, and more. Shelly explains the root cause of the crash, involving a faulty update from Crowdstrike's Falcon sensor, and the arduous process of fixing it. Discover how one piece of bad software wreaked havoc on major infrastructures and learn valuable lessons on cybersecurity, business continuity, and system resiliency. Continue Reading →

BSOD, the blue screen of death, has become the universal metaphor for an unscheduled operational collapse. When it happens to your Windows machine, you know you're in for a day that is only slightly more preferable than a root canal. When it happens systemically in the cloud… that's something else entirely. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, discusses the alarming 118% surge in job scams reported by the Identity Theft Resource Center in 2023. With advancements in artificial intelligence making these scams harder to detect, Shelly offers critical advice on how to protect yourself. Continue Reading →