Cybersecurity Made Personal

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode61.

In episode 20, we discussed what to do to protect the data on devices before you get rid of them. However, those steps assume that you have a device that is working. However, don’t worry. If your phone or tablet is broken, there’s still steps you can take to protect your data.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode60.

This year, many people will spend some of their summer travelling. And given that many people weren’t able to travel last summer due to the pandemic, it seems that we could be set for record summer travel. However, when making your travel plans, don’t forget to plan for safety. This episode will cover six steps you can take to make sure you stay safe when you travel.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode59.

Spring is a great time to get some cleaning done. And as you’re busy cleaning, don’t forget to clean your tech! This episode will cover seven ways you can give your devices a spring cleaning, both physically and virtually. It’s good for your devices and it’s good for your security.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode58.

In this episode, we step away from our traditional format to examine what happened with the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, how we should respond, and what implications that holds for preventing future attacks against our critical infrastructure.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode57.

Your smartwatch collects a lot of private data, including information about your health. That means you must make sure you protect the data on it. This episode will show you seven steps you can take to keep the information on your watch safe.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode56.

The library has many amazing resources, but when you take advantage of those resources, you need to also make sure you take the right steps to stay safe. This episode will teach you three different steps you can take to stay safe at your public library.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode55.

Everyone wants their data to stay private, but there are mistakes that you could be making that could compromise the security and privacy of everything on your phone. This episode covers five of the most common mistakes you could be making that help give your information over to others.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode54.

It would be nice if every scam phone call or email came with a warning, but unfortunately, that will never happen. However, there are some common signs you can use that will help you detect the majority of scams. This episode will teach you six of the most common signs of a scam.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode53.

TikTok is the hottest new social media site, but it’s also been very controversial. If you choose to use TikTok, you need to take steps to remain safe. This episode will cover six steps you should take to stay safe.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode52.

Browser extensions are one of the best innovations to come to web browsing, but did you know there are extensions you can use to improve your security? This episode will teach you about five types of browser extensions you can use to improve your security.