Defending Digital: Internet Safety, Security & Digital Parenting

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratings

Internet safety, security, and digital parenting tips. You'll learn about protecting kids online (cybersafety), and general digital security and privacy (for adults as well as kids). https://DefendingDigital.com

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How Secure are Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal, etc.)?

March 06, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MB

How safe are Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and other digital wallets and mobile payments? Learn how their security compares to credit cards and other traditional payment methods. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-secure-are-digital-wallets-and-mobile-payments/

"Cyber Attack Survival Manual" (Book Review)

February 20, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Personal cybersecurity and privacy advice from the book "Cyber Attack Survival Manual." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cyber-attack-survival-manual-book-summary/ Buy "Cyber Attack Survival Manual" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vfXT51 (affiliate link)

6 Password Problems LastPass Solves

February 06, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MB

Discover 6 password problems, and how the LastPass password manager solves them. LastPass securely creates and stores passwords. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/6-password-problems-lastpass-solves/ Sign up for LastPass: https://defendingdigital.com/go/lastpass/ (affiliate link)

"Cyber Smart" Interview with Bart McDonough

January 23, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Interview with Bart McDonough, author of "Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cyber-smart-interview-with-bart-mcdonough/ Buy "Cyber Smart" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Tm2eeV (affiliate link)

"Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity" (Book Review)

January 09, 2019 16:08 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Step-by-step personal cybersecurity guidance from the book "Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals" by Bart R. McDonough. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cyber-smart-book-summary/ Buy "Cyber Smart" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Tm2eeV (affiliate link)

"Future Crimes" by Marc Goodman (Book Review)

December 26, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

Learn to increase your digital security and privacy with advice from the book "Future Crimes" by Marc Goodman. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/future-crimes-by-marc-goodman-book-summary/ Buy "Future Crimes" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TmpdXi (affiliate link)

Don't Post About Travel Before or While You're Away

December 12, 2018 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MB

Posting about your travels on social media invites burglary, scams, and identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/dont-post-about-travel-before-or-while-youre-away/

Set a Private Encryption Key for Online Backups

November 28, 2018 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MB

Keep your online backups secure with a private encryption key. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/set-a-private-encryption-key-for-online-backups/ Sign up for IDrive: https://defendingdigital.com/go/idrive/ (affiliate link)

What to Do If Your Email Is Hacked

November 14, 2018 15:58 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MB

Learn what do do if your email account is hacked, and how to reduce the risk of an email hack. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/what-to-do-if-your-email-is-hacked/

"The Art of Invisibility" by Kevin D. Mitnick (Book Review)

October 31, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Protect your privacy online with a privacy mindset and tips from the book "The Art of Invisibility" by Kevin D. Mitnick. Full post: http://defendingdigital.com/the-art-of-invisibility-by-kevin-d-mitnick-book-summary/ Buy "The Art of Invisibility" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/388p5zV (affiliate link)

Use OpenDNS for Free Home Internet Security & Filtering

October 17, 2018 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

Learn how to use OpenDNS for free home Internet security and web content filtering. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-to-use-opendns-for-free-home-internet-security-filtering/

"Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves" (Book Review)

October 03, 2018 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Tips on minimizing your risk of identity theft from the book "Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves" by Adam Levin. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/swiped-how-to-protect-yourself-in-a-world-full-of-scammers-phishers-and-identity-thieves-book-summary/ Buy "Swiped" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2zupIF9 (affiliate link)

"Online Danger" by Eric Cole (Book Review)

September 19, 2018 14:48 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

A summary of practical personal cybersecurity advice from the book "Online Danger" by Dr. Eric Cole. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/online-danger-by-eric-cole-book-summary/ Buy "Online Danger" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MKDlZx (affiliate link)

Guests

Eric Cole

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