Considering how often we utilize technology, we don’t spend as nearly as much time as we should protecting ourselves against the inherent vulnerabilities and bad actors who would exploit the very tools designed to improve our lives. The fact of the matter is, cybersecurity has become a huge issue (only to become more relevant as technology advances). My guest today, Dr. Eric Cole, has spent decades learning, understanding, and teaching people how to protect themselves and their loved ones from cyber-threats. Today, we talk about the apps that are more dangerous than others, how best to keep your children safe from online predators, what he calls, cyber-hygiene, why passwords are dead and what to do about it, and why social media will never fully protect children.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Welcoming Dr. Eric Cole 00:26 - Importance of Cybersecurity for Families 01:24 - Dangers of Sharing Personal Information Online 02:47 - Targeting Vulnerable Individuals 04:26 - Impact of Technology on Parenting 05:45 - Prevalence of Child Exploitation 08:12 - Monitoring Kids' Online Interactions 10:00 - Social Media Security Measures 12:16 - Identifying Suspicious Accounts 15:00 - Limiting Kids' Access to Smartphones 19:09 - Balancing Technology Use 22:32 - Monitoring Social Media Comments 26:00 - Risks of Location Tracking in Photos 30:06 - Moving Beyond Passwords 32:31 - Avoiding Malicious Links 35:13 - Value of Online Protection Services 37:51 - Cell Phones and Privacy Concerns 43:03 - Importance of Software Updates 45:20 - Benefits of Using VPNs 46:43 - Upgrading Technology Safely 49:20 - AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement 52:43 - Practical Cybersecurity Tips 54:24 - Closing Remarks

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