Safety Security & Privacy

A journalist was accidentally added to a Signal group chat intended for classified military discussions. It happened. Mistakes happen. Everyone makes them. That’s exactly why security protocols exist—to prevent human error from becoming a systemic failure. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer joins Fox 5 NY to discuss the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County, their impact on local communities, and how you can help responsibly. With 24 reported deaths and 150,000 people evacuated, this crisis underscores the urgent need for support—and caution when donating to relief efforts. Continue Reading →

As the holidays wrap up, it’s the perfect time to secure your irreplaceable family photos and essential documents. Shelly Palmer shares practical tips to safeguard your data. From cloud storage options like Google Drive and Dropbox to using simple tools like thumb drives and free sync programs, learn how to keep your data safe and accessible. Shelly also highlights the importance of testing backups, password protection, and even old-school photo albums! Continue Reading →

Mysterious drone sightings have been lighting up the skies across the tri-state area, leaving residents concerned and authorities scrambling for answers. Shelly Palmer, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University, dives into the technology behind drones, the challenges in tracking them, and the privacy and security concerns they raise. Continue Reading →

Australia has become the first country to implement a total social media ban for children under 16, sparking a global debate about internet safety and parenting. Shelly Palmer, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University, breaks down how this law could be enforced, the risks of social media for young users, and what it means for other countries like the U.S. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University, shares essential tips to avoid holiday shopping scams and highlights the best tech deals of the season. From avoiding AI-generated phishing sites to scoring big savings on Apple Watches, Meta Quest 3 headsets, Google Nest cameras, and even a high-quality pizza oven, this episode has you covered for safe and smart shopping during the busiest time of the year. Continue Reading →

In what may be the best use of AI voice cloning yet devised, O2, the UK’s largest mobile network operator, has introduced "Daisy," a generative AI tech stack designed to engage phone scammers in endless, realistic conversations with synthetic grannies. I just love this. Continue Reading →

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 →

As I'm sure you know, last week there was a massive leak of social security numbers. I covered it on TV, but I didn't think it was worth writing about in my blog. I was wrong. This is a very big data breach, and you need to check if it affects you. Here's how. 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 →