Tag: Cybersecurity for Families
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Online Privacy, Password Security, Personal Data Protection
Episode 35 – Random Passwords or Passphrases: Which Is More Secure and Usable?
Random passwords or word combinations? In Episode 35, we examine both approaches and explain when each is better — with advice to make passwords both strong and memorable.
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Family Digital Safety, Online Privacy, Password Security, Personal Data Protection
Episode 33 – Security Questions: Why Your Answers Should Be Made Up
Security questions seem harmless, but real answers can open the door to your accounts. In Episode 33, we explain why you should never use real answers — and how invented responses protect you from identity theft.
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Cybersecurity Myths, Digital Scams & Fraud, Family Digital Safety, Internet Safety for Seniors, Online Safety
Episode 28 – “But I Didn’t Grow Up With the Internet… What Can I Do?”
“I didn’t grow up with the internet — this is all confusing.” In Episode 28, we talk about building trust, asking for help, and why having a digital guide can keep you safer online — no tech skills required.
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Cybersecurity Myths, Digital Scams & Fraud, Family Digital Safety, Online Safety
Episode 26 – Is Cybercrime as Common as We Think? What the Research Really Says
Is cybercrime as bad as it seems? In Episode 26, we dig into a large-scale study that separates fear from fact — and reveals which myths still put us at risk.
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Cybersecurity Myths, Cybersecurity Tips, Digital Scams & Fraud, Online Privacy, Password Security, Personal Data Protection
Episode 25 – Cybersecurity Myth #15: “Only Big Companies Get Hacked” – No One Is Off the Hook
Some think hackers only go after banks or big companies. In Episode 25, we explain why regular people are often easier targets — and how to avoid becoming one.
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Cybersecurity Myths, Family Digital Safety, Online Privacy, Personal Data Protection
Episode 24 – Cybersecurity Myth #14: “I’m So Protected That No One Can Get In” – Why Human Error Still Matters
Many believe they’re 100% safe with a good antivirus or VPN. In Episode 24, we explain why human mistakes still matter — and how your behavior is your best line of defense.
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Cybersecurity Myths, Digital Scams & Fraud, Online Privacy, Personal Data Protection
Episode 22 – Cybersecurity Myth #12: “I’m Not a Target Because I Have Nothing Valuable” – Are You Sure There’s Nothing Worth Protecting?
Many people think they’re not targets for cybercrime because they “have nothing interesting.” In Episode 22, we explain why everyone has something worth protecting — and how to stay safe with simple steps.
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Cybersecurity Tips, Digital Scams & Fraud, Online Privacy, Online Safety
Episode 21: Cybersecurity Myth #11 – “If They Want to Get In, There’s Nothing I Can Do” – How to Protect Yourself from Attacks
Many believe hackers can breach any system no matter what. In Episode 21, we bust this myth and explain how simple habits can make you a hard target for cybercriminals.
Recent Posts
- Episode 35 – Random Passwords or Passphrases: Which Is More Secure and Usable?
- Episode 34 – It’s Okay to Write Down Passwords — If You Modify Them
- Episode 33 – Security Questions: Why Your Answers Should Be Made Up
- Episode 32 – Where Do You Store Your Passwords? How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes
- Episode 31 – Real App or Fake? How to Know if an App Is Safe Before You Install It






