Plaintext with Rich
Cybersecurity is an everyone problem. So why does it always sound like it’s only for IT people?
Each week, Rich takes one topic, from phishing to ransomware to how your phone actually tracks you, and explains it in plain language in under ten minutes or less. No buzzwords. No condescension. Just the stuff you need to know to stay safer online, explained like you’re a smart person who never had anyone break it down properly. Because you are!
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
Plaintext with Rich
Latest Episodes
Linux vs. Windows vs. macOS: Where Security Actually Differs
People love to ask which operating system is the most secure. That's the wrong shape of question. Each one is designed for a different job, and that shapes how it gets attacked.This episode clears up what Linux actually is, how it compar...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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7:58
APIs: The Control Points Hiding Inside Every App
You tap a button and a ride shows up. You check out online and your bank approves it in seconds. It feels automatic. But nothing in software is automatic. Something received a request, decided it was valid, did some work, and sent back a respon...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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7:05
Securing AI at Work: What the Chat Box Actually Touches
At 4:47 p.m., someone pastes a customer escalation into an AI assistant and asks it to rewrite the tone. The reply is perfect. It also includes a private note from the internal thread. No breach. No attacker. Just a new workflow that doesn't kn...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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7:45
AI Is an Umbrella Word (And That's the Problem)
Every company says they're using AI. Some mean chatbots. Some mean automation. Some mean statistics with a new logo. If everything is AI, the word stops meaning anything.This episode untangles what people actually mean when they say "AI"...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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7:36
Why Security Fails When Everyone Is Right
The access made sense. The exception was justified. The shortcut saved time. Each decision worked on its own. And somehow, together, they added up to failure.This episode tackles the uncomfortable truth that most security failures aren't...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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7:01