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Veronica Duff

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Season 2 Topics

Episode 2: The Rise of Targeted Cyber Attacks on Families

  • Introduction: The personal threats corporate C-level individuals face.
  • Elaboration on phishing, spear phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks.
  • Real-life examples: Recent incidents where families were the initial point of cyber attacks.
  • The emotional and psychological impact on families.

Episode 3: The Art of Deception: Pretexting, Baiting, and Impersonation

  • What is pretexting and how it’s a tailored form of deception.
  • Baiting: The danger of curiosity – using devices like USB drives.
  • Impersonation attacks, with a focus on manipulating trust.
  • Practical anecdotes of each type of attack.

Episode 4: Beware of Your Surroundings: Physical Attacks and Shoulder Surfing

  • The vulnerability of physical security.
  • Discussion on tailgating and the risks it brings.
  • The overlooked threat of shoulder surfing.
  • Steps to prevent these from happening.

Episode 5: Treading Safely Online: Watering Hole Attacks and Fake Profiles

  • Deep dive into watering hole attacks and its effectiveness.
  • The rising threat of fake social media profiles.
  • Discussing the danger of romance scams.
  • Recommendations for identifying and avoiding these threats.

Episode 6: The Emotional Manipulation: Sextortion, Ransomware, and Romance Scams

  • Understanding sextortion and the blackmail methodology.
  • The mechanics and consequences of ransomware.
  • How romance scams play on emotions.
  • Protecting oneself from emotional and digital manipulation.

Episode 7: Wi-Fi Eavesdropping and Malicious Mobile Apps

  • The hidden dangers of public Wi-Fi.
  • Setting up rogue Wi-Fi hotspots: A hacker’s perspective.
  • Malicious mobile apps: More than meets the eye.
  • Strategies for safe browsing and app installations.

Episode 8: Quizzes, Surveys, and Invoice Scams: The Subtle Attacks

  • Diving into how fun quizzes can extract personal info.
  • Recognizing and preventing invoice scams.
  • The significant financial and informational losses that can result.
  • Educating oneself and verifying before sharing or paying.

Episode 9: Building a Cyber Fortress: Protecting Your Home and Loved Ones

  • Understanding your digital footprint and its implications.
  • Importance of secure, unique passwords for every platform.
  • Steps to bolster security on personal social media profiles.
  • Regular software updates, VPNs, and multi-factor authentication.

Episode 10: Engaging the Next Generation: Educating Kids on Cybersecurity

  • The vulnerabilities of the younger digital generation.
  • Incorporating cybersecurity in their daily digital interactions.
  • Hands-on methods to teach and engage children.
  • Encouraging open dialogue about online experiences.

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Season 2 will focus on Personal Cybersecurity Awareness Training.
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Subject: Personal Cybersecurity Planning. What’s at Risk?

May 27, 2023

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Subject: Cybersecurity Glossary Part 1 of 2

June 3, 2023

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Subject: Cybersecurity Glossary Part 2 of 2

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