Cyber Survival & AI Madness: Thomas Stocking on Data, Privacy & Power #203

Is your personal data truly yours anymore? In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Moped Outlaws, cybersecurity expert Thomas Stocking returns to help us navigate the escalating chaos of digital life—where identity theft, AI blackmail, and data cartels are no longer science fiction. Whether you’re a digital minimalist or a plugged-in power user, this is a must-listen guide to protecting your digital self—and staying sane while doing it.

As we dive back in with Thomas, the conversation doesn’t flinch: our data is being traded by both corporations and criminal networks, our privacy is vulnerable at every click, and the tools we use to protect ourselves are only as good as our understanding of them.

Thomas breaks down the critical basics of digital security—like why using a password manager is non-negotiable, and how to enable passkeys and multi-factor authentication. But he also takes us deeper, explaining why freezing your credit is a simple but essential move, and how even your iMessage habits can reveal more than you think.

We also unpack the future of social media with BlueSky and decentralized platforms, explore the good, the bad, and the terrifying of large language models, and ask: when AI starts blackmailing users or replicating itself, where do we draw the line?

Key takeaways from this episode:

Use a password manager with strong, unique credentials—and always enable two-factor authentication.
Freeze your credit to prevent identity theft—it’s free, and it’s effective.
Learn how passkeys work and why they’re the next step in personal security.
Adjust your social media privacy settings to reduce your digital footprint—and seriously consider deleting Facebook.
Think critically about AI tools: trust begins with understanding the motives of the companies behind the models.

We’re living through a digital transformation that’s equal parts revolutionary and risky. But as always, the antidote is awareness, community, and a little bit of outlaw grit.

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🔒 Guest: Thomas Stocking | Founder, SolonSec

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