48 Wired Magazines Mat Honan Hacked

by tim on August 12, 2012

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In this episode of the Talking Tech Show, Tim, Aaron, and their special guest, podcaster and author Donovan Adkisson talk about Wired Magazine’s Mat Honan getting hacked, and learn details about Donovan’s incredible new book, Podcasting: Year One!

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Topics this week include:

  • Wired Magazine’s Mat Honan is hacked and sees his digital identity erased
  • Donovan Adkisson releases his book, Podcasting: Year One

What we’ve been up to / watching

Aaron:

Tim:

  • Breaking Bad – Season 5 – finally caught up!
  • Weeds – Season 8
Donovan:
  • Lost

Podcasting: Year One

Donovan shares details about his new book, Podcasting: Year One, including details on who would find the book helpful, and the types of useful information the book contains.

This is a terrific book, and can be purchased for the Amazon Kindle here: amzn.to/MEBktL - Please support Donovan’s efforts and purchase it today!

Wired Magazine’s Mat Honan Hacked and loses his digital identity

One of the biggest tech stories this week described how Wired mags writer Mat Honan witnessed his digital identity being erased right before his eyes. He learns more about how the hack was performed, and shares information on how to better protect yourself. Listen in and let us know what your take is.

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