In this episode of Byte Sized Security, host Marc David talks with expert Ethan Winnobego about how to recognize and avoid phishing scams trying to steal your personal information. They discuss:

• What phishing is and the major security risks it poses
• Common phishing techniques like fake login alerts and malicious links
• Red flags to watch out for like urgent requests for info and odd URLs
• Steps to take if you suspect a phishing attempt
• Safety measures like strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and training
• How companies and institutions can help defend against phishing
• Why you should slow down and verify legitimacy before acting
• Key advice for individuals to thwart phishing attempts

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In this episode of The Byte-Sized Security Podcast, host Marc David speaks with returning expert Nancy Doe about how two-factor authentication enhances login security. They discuss:

• What 2FA is and how it requires both a password and a secondary code or factor to log in
• Real-world examples of using an authenticator app or text code as the second factor
• Benefits of 2FA like blocking hackers even if passwords are stolen
• Tips for enabling 2FA on email, banking, social media, and sensitive accounts
• Setting up backup codes and recovery options to avoid lockout
• Emerging authentication methods like biometrics and security keys
• Why adding 2FA is one of the top steps you can take to lock down accounts

To learn more about two-factor authentication and other practical online security techniques, visit The Byte-Sized Security Podcast website at bytesizedsecurity.show. See you next week when we cover how to spot and avoid phishing attacks. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of the Byte-Sized Security Podcast, host Malcom Smith interviews cybersecurity expert Nancy Doe about the benefits of using a password manager. They discuss:

• What a password manager is and how it works to store passwords and log into accounts
• Key advantages of a password manager like generating strong unique passwords, auto-fill, and secure encrypted storage
• Potential downsides like someone getting the master password and service outages
• Tips for choosing a password manager, like end-to-end encryption and ease of use
• Specific password manager recommendations like 1Password, LastPass, and Bitwarden
• Why using a password manager is critical for protecting your online accounts and data in today's world of prevalent data breaches

To learn more about improving your password security, visit the Byte-Sized Security Podcast website at bytesizedsecurity.show. Tune in next week when we dive into two-factor authentication. Thanks for listening!