Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode22.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode21

Fakes are everywhere online.  You can find fake products, fake reviews, fake emails, fake websites, fake apps, and even fake people (on social media).  Knowing how to spot fakes is an important part of remaining safe from the multitude of scams.  In part one, we cover the common signs of fake products, fake reviews, and fake emails.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode20.

When the time comes to retire an old device, you need to take steps to ensure your personal information does not fall into the wrong hands.  Simply deleting your data from the device is not enough because it does not actually remove your data right away.  Learn how to protect your data and ensure it cannot be recovered by whoever gets your device.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode19.

Shopping online is convenient, but with reports of data breaches at major stores on an almost weekly basis, it can feel more like gambling with your personal information every time you buy online.  While you can’t control if a site gets compromised, you can limit the information a store collects on you.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode18

Digital assistants can be extremely useful devices, but they also come with the potential to collect vast amounts of data on you.  You don’t have to make a choice between usefulness and privacy.  Learn how you can protect your privacy while still taking advantage of the benefits these devices have to offer.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode17.

No matter how strong you make your password, there is always the possibility it could be compromised.  (But that still doesn’t give you an excuse to use bad passwords.)  However, two-factor authentication can help keep your account secure, even if your password is compromised.  

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode16.

When you have kids, it isn’t enough to just protect yourself online.  You also need to keep your children safe.  Between cyberbullies, human traffickers, and a host of illicit websites, there are many dangers that your kids face.  However, with a little work, you can help your kids stay safe.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode15.

Debit or credit?  It’s the question you’re often asked when you swipe a card to make a purchase.  Does it make a difference which one you choose?  It turns out that there are some substantial differences between the protections you get with your debit card and your credit card.  It does matter which one you choose, and for the best security, your credit card is the best option.

Show notes available at https://www.cybersecuritymadepersonal.com/episode14.

Your online banking account holds the key to your financial security and privacy.  If you don’t take steps to make sure that you are the only person who can access your accounts, you could find that someone has seen all your financial dealings or even managed to steal your life savings.  This show gives you ten steps to keep your online banking information out of the wrong hands.