Cybersecurity Made Personal

Scammers know exactly how to exploit trust, and for many older adults, that trust can come at a devastating cost. A simple phone call, a friendly message, or even a new “friend” can quickly turn into financial loss if the warning signs aren’t clear. Learn seven practical ways to protect the people you care about without taking away their independence. From spotting subtle red flags to putting smart safeguards in place, these strategies can make all the difference.

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You have to sign in to use streaming services, but that means they can connect everything you watch (and practically every program you consider watching) back to your identity.  And since most streaming services share data with third-party advertisers, it can feel like you have to sacrifice your privacy in order to use them.  This episode will give you five strategies you can employ to reduce the data collected by streaming services.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode85

Tracking happens everywhere, and data has become a currency of the internet age.  Meanwhile, companies are searching for more creative ways to track you.  Here are six creative ways that companies are gathering data about you.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode84.

Working from home comes with many amazing benefits, but if you're not careful, it can also harm your personal security and your employer's security.  This episode will give you six steps you can take to keep your home office safe. 

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Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode83.

Later this week, millions of people will tear open packages and start enjoying their new presents.  However, in a world where practically everything is now connected, you need to check whether that new device actually cares about your privacy and security.  Learn five questions to ask as you evaluate your new presents.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode82.

Printers are probably best known for not doing what you want them to do, but printers can also be compromised to print what someone else sends to them or to provide access to your devices. In this episode, you’ll learn six steps you can take to protect your printer.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode81

Shopping safely online does you no good if your packages end up stolen off of your front porch. Since millions of packages go missing across America each day, this episode will give you six strategies you can employ to keep your deliveries safe.