Your name, your phone number, your home address — all of it is probably being sold right now. In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast, host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Paul Mander, Head of Product at Optery, to uncover just how exposed your personal data really is — and what you can do to reclaim it.

Optery is on a mission to delete your sensitive info from hundreds of people-search sites, data brokers, and dark corners of the internet — automatically. Whether you’re a high-risk individual, business exec, or just privacy-conscious, this episode breaks down why data removal is essential, and how most people are unaware of the dangers lurking in plain sight.

🕵️‍♂️ In this episode:

• What data brokers really are and how they collect and sell your info
• Why deleting your social media won’t make you “disappear”
• How Optery scans the web and submits opt-outs on your behalf — continuously
• Which personal details (including SIM data) put you at risk for identity theft and SIM swap attacks
• Why Efani + Optery is a powerful combo for protecting both your mobile identity and your online footprint
• Use cases for journalists, whistleblowers, executives, and parents protecting their kids
• Optery’s unique approach vs. manual takedown services and one-time tools

Paul also explains how Optery supports enterprise use cases, integrates with company risk management workflows, and helps businesses keep employee info off hacker-friendly sites.

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🎙 Hosted by Mark Kreitzman, General Manager at Efani

In his return to the Efani Features Podcast, Corey White, CEO and co-founder of Cyvatar, joins host Mark Kreitzman (GM at Efani) to sound the alarm for small and medium-sized businesses navigating a terrifying new cyber reality.

Ransomware attacks are up 149%, yet most businesses are cutting cybersecurity spend. That’s a recipe for disaster — and Corey breaks down exactly why.

With 30+ years in the industry and a track record that includes McAfee, Intel, Silence, and now Cyvatar, Corey offers a behind-the-scenes look at why so many companies get breached, and how to build a “locked down” digital perimeter that hackers simply pass over.

🔒 In this episode:

• What SMBs get wrong about cybersecurity (and how hackers exploit it)
• The fatal gap between IT support and actual cyber protection
• Why endpoint protection alone is useless if not configured correctly
• Post-breach nightmares: data theft, triple-extortion ransomware, and 2-week outages
• How Cyvatar built a post-incident-informed, plug-and-play security solution
• The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) risk most companies ignore — until it’s too late
• How Cyvatar partners with MasterCard, provides $0 risk scans, and replaces outdated antivirus with true defense-in-depth

This episode is a wake-up call for business owners, operators, and tech teams who think “nothing’s happened yet” is a strategy.

If your company doesn't have multi-factor auth, vulnerability management, secured cloud endpoints, and 24/7 monitoring — this conversation could save your business.

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🎙 Hosted by Mark Kreitzman, General Manager at Efani

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In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast, host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Hakeem Anwar, founder and CEO of Above Phone, to explore one of the most important frontiers in personal security: your phone.

Most people don’t realize their smartphones are surveillance devices—tracking location, listening to conversations, and feeding data to Big Tech. Above Phone is changing that by delivering de-Googled, GrapheneOS-powered phones with enhanced privacy features, app control, and zero data leaks to Apple, Google, or third parties.

📱 In this episode:

• What makes a de-Googled phone different—and why GrapheneOS is the go-to for privacy
• How Above Phone and Efani work together to offer bulletproof SIM swap protection + smartphone privacy
• Advanced features like permission-level controls, per-app internet kill switches, folder access restrictions, and contact whitelisting
• Why default Android and iPhones are data-harvesting machines—and what Above Phone does differently
• Real-world compatibility: Can you use your bank app, email, GPS, and YouTube? (Yes, mostly)
• The second phone number feature, plus VOIP, VPN, encrypted messaging, and full AboveSuite options
• Why Above Phone offers real customer support—no forums, no bots, just people who get it

You’ll also hear about their Linux-based laptops, tablets, monthly webinars, and exclusive discounts for Efani users.

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This episode is your starter kit if you're serious about privacy, mobile security, and breaking free from surveillance capitalism.

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🎙 Hosted by Mark Kreitzman, General Manager at Efani