Beyond Passwords: Protecting Yourself from Phishing, Deepfakes, and More
February 4, 2025
Scammers are getting smarter. So should you. From fake emails that look like they're from your bank to AI-generated voice calls impersonating people you trust, the threats online are more convincing than ever. This episode walks you through the most important things you can do right now to protect yourself.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What phishing is and how to spot a fake email or website before it's too late
- How spear-phishing works, and why personalized scams are so much harder to recognize
- What deepfakes and AI-generated scams look like, and how to protect yourself from them
- Why keeping your software and apps up to date is one of the simplest security moves you can make
- How a VPN adds an extra layer of protection when you're on public Wi-Fi
- Password basics: what strong looks like and why reusing passwords is a problem
Whether you're just starting to think about online safety or want to make sure you're not missing anything, this episode gives you practical, jargon-free advice you can act on today.
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