Podcast Episodes
Back to Search5 Ways to Stay Safe Online with Patrick McNamara
Episode 189
Staying safe online requires you to be an active participant. You need to do your own research and not rely entirely on other people's tools, some of…
2 years, 8 months ago
Tracking Down Scammers with Ryan Kelly
Episode 188
Everyone is being targeted by organized crime to separate you from your money. If you've been scammed, don't allow embarrassment to keep you from rep…
2 years, 8 months ago
World Romance Scam Prevention Day - October 3rd with Kathy Waters and Bryan Denny
Episode 187
Romance scammers are patient and willing to take their time to win over their target. In today's episode, we'll talk about how you can help out and m…
2 years, 8 months ago
Stopping Financial Fraud with Giles Mason
Episode 186
Scammers try to take advantage of human politeness. Utilizing critical thinking and slowing down conversations with someone who claims to be an autho…
2 years, 9 months ago
Buyer Beware with Marta Tellado
Episode 185
The burden is on consumers to question the validity of online offers because privacy laws and standards are not yet well regulated. Consumer Reports …
2 years, 9 months ago
Scambaiting with Pierogi
Episode 184
Scammers have used our systems against us, like shipping, rental cars, and rental homes. They've learned how to stay off the radar and, in order to s…
2 years, 9 months ago
Being Foolproof to Misinformation with Sander van der Linden
Episode 183
We've heard the polarizing narrative, "Either you're with me or you're my enemy." Using this polarizing statement can allow people to fall prey to be…
2 years, 9 months ago
Why We Fall for Scams with Chris Chabris and Dan Simons
Episode 182
Scammers, like magicians, use distractions and illusions to keep you from realizing what is really going on. They may choose to have you focus on som…
2 years, 10 months ago
Securing IoT and Cyber Warfare with Mikko Hypponen
Episode 181
Our home IoT devices are constantly being probed for weaknesses so that they can be compromised and used for broader nefarious purposes like cyber wa…
2 years, 10 months ago
Behavioral Analysis From an FBI Expert with Robin Dreeke
Episode 180
Our non-verbal communication is as much or more important than what we verbally communicate. We may display mannerisms that our gut instincts pick up…
2 years, 10 months ago