[Podcast EP #8] Privacy Guide from a CyberCrime Fighter

Plugging up the newest leaks in your personal data and digital security. Think of your digital life being a boat and any loose privacy settings and security lapses being like a hole that needs to be plugged before you sink. I talk with a pro from Norton who I call a digital wonder woman. She holds a number of incredible titles including one that gets my attention, “certified identity risk management specialist”. See why the FBI turns to her for training. Highlights: 00:20 143 Million victims in the U.S. - 19.4 Billion lost to cyber criminals - 19.8 hours is average time needed to recover from security/privacy incident 00:43 The group of people most prone to cyber criminals 04:40 What scares this digital wonder woman who is certified identify theft risk management specialist 05:38 Why WiFi is one of the latest threats facing anyone 06:00 What information is vulnerable on public wifi networks 06:27 Who wants our personal data 07:57 Looks like a coupon, acts like trouble maker 09:00 What to do if you click on maliciously suspicious email 10:35 What's in malware 11:30 When malware becomes ransomware 12:15 Should you pay ransom if your data is held hostage? 13:!5 The one thing to do to fend off a ransomware attack 13:56 Why should I care about my personal data being shared when I have nothing to hide? 15:00 How to rethink keeping your digital footprint secure 15:35 Top online safety tips to know now 16:44 What do you need to know about the Dark Web 17:35 When your Social Security Number gets compromised 18:00 Avoid a hacker getting into “full account takeover mode" 19:20 Why to use a password manager 19:56 How to pick a strong password 20:40 What could go wrong with using a hotel’s unprotected WiFi network 21:33 How fraudsters break into home connected devices like thermostats, cameras 22:34 Unsolicited messages are more trouble on a smartphone 23:22 Use multi=platform protection software and services 24:00 What if one device in your network lets a hacker into the rest of your digital life 24:32 The next biggest threats - Follow me here: www.cyberguy.com www.facebook.com/cyberguyofficial www.twitter.com/cyberguy www.instagram.com/kurtthecyberguy *** ABOUT CYBERGUY - AMERICA'S TECH AUTHORITY Award-winning journalist, author, investor and innovator Kurt has a deep love of technology that makes life better. Best known as “Kurt the CyberGuy,” Kurt Knutsson created the largest syndicated tech lifestyle franchise on television. As a trusted source, Kurt’s unique insider access to major tech launches and industry visionaries has helped earn him two Emmy Awards and a Golden Mic. Kurt lives between home in California and NYC where he is also the chief tech contributor on Fox News & Fox Business networks beginning his mornings on Fox & Friends. Kurt and his CyberGuy reports focus on consumer technology, innovative people and inventions that are rocking the world.