”Old Scams in Shiny New Packages” Podcasts

What is phishing and why is it a potential threat?  Is it new?  What can I do to protect myself?  On this podcast we discuss old types of phishing attempts, what to do if you suspect a phishing attempt, and how artificial intelligence (AI) might affect phishing in the future.

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Types of Phishing Attacks: https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/types-of-phishing-attacks

What is authentication?: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-101/what-is-authentication 

What do handsome men in nice cars, catfishing, and Henry VIII all have in common?  They are all stories about romance- and love-related scams.  Learn about romance scams and and how we think AI will change dating in the future in this episode.  

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I see them advertised a lot online.  What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and how it is like the Bible story of Jonah and the Whale?  Learn about the usefulness and limitations of a VPN in this episode.

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I downloaded an app, installed it, and now have to read a legal document to use the app.  What should I do when confronted with this modern "fine print"?  Read a lengthy, confusing legal document or just "accept" the terms of use?  This podcast helps you better understand the situation and gives you things to think about for the future.   

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How is looking at a potentially bad Web site like walking thru a European town in the 1980's?  This podcast helps you today by using skills you've developed in the past.  We also discuss the risks and benefits of modern location services and talk thru the process of evaluating a potentially fraudulent email message.

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What is the computer "cloud"?  Is it safe and secure?  This episode discusses the history and usefulness of the computer cloud.  We also discuss the privacy and security implications of putting files and data on cloud-based servers.

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What exactly is "privacy"?  What is "security"?  How are they related?  This wide-ranging discussion defines these terms and explains how they work with each other.  It also touches on lessons from the animal kingdom, the history of the Internet, and how it relates to the automobile industry.

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Why do we want to do these podcasts?  What can we contribute?  This podcast explains our motivations and unique perspectives on helping older people deal with the risks and challenges associated with living in the 21st century.

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Passwords are confusing and a hassle.  Now companies also want to send me a code on my phone.  Can’t we make this easier?

During this episode we talk about historical analogies to modern information security costs and hassles.  We also offer some advice and insights into dealing with these issues.  

More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app.

In this podcast we discuss money and fights about money and how they relate to the framework in the book.

This ad-free podcast answers a question that arose while writing the book "Your Smart Love Decisions: Using Acceptance Criteria for Better Dating, Mating, and Marriages".  The book is at https://amzn.com/d/B0DBJ9QN5H/ or search “YSLD” on Amazon Books.