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August 14, 2025 39 mins

🚨 Think your social media is safe? Think again! In this eye-opening episode of the Smarter Online Safety Podcast, Silicon Valley pioneer & cybersecurity expert Lloyd Taylor exposes the hidden truths about how platforms use (and sell!) your data, the scams you don’t see coming, and the AI-powered fraud that’s tricking even the smartest people.

💡 Discover:

* Why YOU are the product on social media — and how to protect your privacy * The most common online scams (and how to spot them instantly) * The “passphrase” secret hackers hate * How to safeguard your kids in the digital age without becoming a helicopter parent * AI deepfake dangers and how to verify before you trust

Lloyd has helped powerhouses like Google, LinkedIn, and Autodesk stay secure — now he’s sharing his top tactics so YOU can survive the dark alleys of cyberspace.

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