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Defending Digital: Internet Safety, Security & Digital Parenting

English, Technology, 1 season, 66 episodes, 16 hours, 55 minutes
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Internet safety, security, and digital parenting tips. You'll learn about protecting kids online (cybersafety), and general digital security and privacy (for adults as well as kids). https://DefendingDigital.com
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Why Are You Getting So Much Spam? And How to Stop it

Wonder why you're getting so much spam? Learn how to prevent spam, and how to report it. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/why-getting-so-much-spam/
6/17/20209 minutes, 42 seconds
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Best GPS Watches for Kids: Know Where Your Child Is?

Details on the best GPS tracking watches for kids, plus explanations of GPS tracking watch features. Also, GPS tracking watches to avoid. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/best-gps-watches-kids/ Buy TickTalk 3 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bhig0w (affiliate link)
6/10/202017 minutes, 24 seconds
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Need Social Media Safety Tutorials? Smart Social Review

Review of Smart Social's membership site, with detailed Internet safety tutorials for parents of tweens and teens. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/smart-social-review/ Sign up for Smart Social: https://defendingdigital.com/go/smart-social/ (affiliate link)
6/3/20208 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Increase Android Security & Privacy

Step-by-step guide to Android security and privacy settings. Android Security & Privacy Guide: https://defendingdigital.com/android-security-privacy-guide/
5/27/202014 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Increase Windows 10 Security & Privacy

Step-by-step guide to Microsoft Windows 10 security and privacy settings. Windows Security & Privacy Guide: https://defendingdigital.com/windows-security-privacy-guide/
5/20/202019 minutes, 20 seconds
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Best Browser VPN: Is Your Web Traffic Protected?

Learn how to protect your web browsing traffic from eavesdropping, with a browser proxy extension (aka browser VPN). Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/best-browser-vpn/ Sign up for Private Internet Access (PIA): https://defendingdigital.com/go/pia/ (affiliate link)
5/13/20207 minutes, 44 seconds
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Best Portable Antivirus Scanners for Windows

Need to remove malware from your Windows PC? Check out this list of the best portable antivirus (anti-malware) tools to scan and disinfect your PC. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/best-portable-antivirus/
5/6/20207 minutes
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How Often Should You Change Your Password?

How often should you change your password? Learn the situations when you should change your password, and when you don't need to. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-often-change-password/ Sign up for LastPass: https://defendingdigital.com/go/lastpass/ (affiliate link)
4/29/202010 minutes, 21 seconds
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"Raising Humans in a Digital World" (Book Review)

Help your kids use tech safely and responsibly, with tips from "Raising Humans in a Digital World." Covers digital reputation, screen time, privacy, sending nudes, & cyberbullying. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/raising-humans-digital-world-book-review/ Buy "Raising Humans in a Digital World" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IdfXj3 (affiliate link).
4/22/202013 minutes, 37 seconds
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Best Ransomware Protection: Have You Taken These Steps?

Learn the best ransomware protection methods, including backup options and anti-ransomware.  Learn to prevent and remove ransomware. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/best-ransomware-protection/ Sign up for IDrive backup: https://defendingdigital.com/go/idrive/ (affililate link)
4/15/202013 minutes, 8 seconds
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Looking for Internet Safety Tutorials? Simple Cyber Life Review

Review of Simple Cyber Life, a membership site with high-quality, practical Internet safety tutorials for parents to protect their families online. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/simple-cyber-life-review/ Sign up for Simple Cyber Life: https://defendingdigital.com/go/simple-cyber-life/ (affiliate link), code 4BMFACHA.
4/8/20209 minutes, 17 seconds
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Internet Safety Tips for Parents, from an Internet Crimes Agent

Internet safety tips for parents, from a former Internet crimes agent. Learn about Internet predators, oversharing, nudes, cyberbullying, parental controls. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/internet-safety-tips-internet-crimes-agent/
4/1/202012 minutes, 30 seconds
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"Cybersecurity for Dummies" (Book Review)

Get Internet security tips for your computer, devices, and network, from the book "Cybersecurity for Dummies." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cybersecurity-dummies-book-review/ Buy "Cybersecurity for Dummies" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aaFPYL (affiliate link).
3/25/20209 minutes, 57 seconds
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"The Internet: Are Children in Charge?" (Book Review)

Learn how to protect your kids from Internet predators with advice from the book "The Internet: Are Children in Charge?" Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/internet-children-charge-book-review/ Buy "The Internet: Are Children in Charge?" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32yhoBW (affiliate link)
3/18/202015 minutes, 7 seconds
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Internet Safety Advice for Parents, from a Police Officer

Internet safety advice for parents, from a police officer. Learn about social media, Internet predators, nudes, cyberbullying, apps, parental controls. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/internet-safety-advice-from-police/
3/11/202011 minutes, 17 seconds
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Home Network Security & Privacy (Dr. Curtis Levinson Interview)

Learn how to secure your home network, router, and smart devices, and protect your privacy, in this interview with Dr. Curtis Levinson. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/home-network-security-privacy-levinson/
3/4/202046 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Private is Your Cloud Storage? Sync.com Review

Looking for a private cloud storage alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.? Check out this review of Sync.com, secure, private online storage. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/sync-review-private-cloud-storage/ Sign up for Sync.com (affiliate link): https://defendingdigital.com/go/sync/
2/26/202012 minutes, 48 seconds
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Protect Kids from Internet Predators (Interview with Charlene Doak-Gebauer)

Learn how parents can protect children from Internet predators and other digital dangers, in this interview with Charlene Doak-Gebauer. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/protect-kids-internet-predators-doak-gebauer/ Buy "The Internet: Are Children in Charge?" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32yhoBW (affiliate link)
2/19/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 15 seconds
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Do You Monitor Your Kids Online? SpyAgent Review

Review of SpyAgent, monitoring and parental control software for Windows. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/spyagent-review/ Buy SpyAgent (affiliate link): https://defendingdigital.com/go/spyagent/
2/12/202013 minutes, 46 seconds
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Best Anti-Tracking Software

The best anti-tracking software to stop web trackers, and limit the data trackers collect. Learn how to configure your browser to stop tracking. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/best-anti-tracking-software/
2/5/202017 minutes, 8 seconds
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Do You Control What Your Kids Do Online? Mobicip Review

Review of Mobicip, parental control & Internet filtering software for Android, iPhone, iPad, Amazon Fire, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/mobicip-review/ Buy Mobicip (affiliate link): https://defendingdigital.com/go/mobicip/
1/29/202013 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Best Internet Safety Podcasts for Parents

These are the best Internet safety podcasts for parents. They share digital parenting information and advice on cyberbullying, digital reputation, screen time, parental controls, social media, etc. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/best-internet-safety-podcasts-parents/
1/22/20205 minutes, 7 seconds
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Do You Monitor What Your Kids Do Online? KidLogger Review

Review of KidLogger, parental monitoring software for Windows, Mac, and Android. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/kidlogger-review/ Buy KidLogger (affiliate link): https://defendingdigital.com/go/kidlogger/
1/15/202013 minutes, 19 seconds
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Does a VPN Protect from Malware?

Does a VPN block viruses or other malware? Learn which threats a VPN protects against, and which it doesn't. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/does-vpn-protect-malware/
1/8/20205 minutes, 19 seconds
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Are Your Kids Protected Online? Kaspersky Safe Kids Review

Review of Kaspersky Safe Kids, parental control and Internet filtering software for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/kaspersky-safe-kids-review/ Buy Kaspersky Safe Kids (affiliate link): https://defendingdigital.com/go/kaspersky-safe-kids/
1/1/202019 minutes, 47 seconds
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Amazon Fire Kids Edition & FreeTime Parental Controls

Walkthrough of Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet parental controls, including Amazon FreeTime. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/amazon-fire-kids-edition-parental-controls-guide/ Buy Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2T5zMPk
12/25/201912 minutes, 8 seconds
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How to Avoid Identity Theft: Interview with Luke Wilson, 4iQ

Learn how to avoid identity theft and stay safe online in this interview with Luke Wilson of 4iQ. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/avoid-identity-theft-luke-wilson-4iq/
12/11/201934 minutes, 15 seconds
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"Cyberbullying and the Wild, Wild Web" (Book Review)

Learn how to protect your kids from cyberbullying, with advice from the book "Cyberbullying and the Wild, Wild Web: What You Need to Know." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cyberbullying-wild-wild-web-review/ Buy "Cyberbullying and the Wild, Wild Web" on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/39bSvi2
12/4/201914 minutes, 23 seconds
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How Norton Family Premier Can Keep Your Kids Safe Online

Review of Norton Family Premier, parental control and Internet filtering software for Windows, Android, and iOS. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/norton-family-premier-review/ Buy Norton Family Premier (affiliate link): https://defendingdigital.com/go/norton-family/
11/20/201917 minutes, 44 seconds
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What's the Best Mac Antivirus, Based on Malware Tests?

Do you need antivirus (anti-malware) for your Mac? If so, how do you choose the best Mac antivirus? Let's look at independent lab test results. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/whats-the-best-mac-antivirus-based-on-malware-tests/
11/6/201914 minutes, 39 seconds
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Internet Security Interview: Carey Parker of "Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons"

An interview about Internet security with Carey Parker, author of "Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Security for Non-Techies." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/carey-parker-firewalls-dont-stop-dragons/ Buy "Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons" on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/399Xf7I
10/23/201953 minutes, 53 seconds
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How Strong Is Your Password? Learn Password Security

How do you make a strong password? Learn how to create secure passwords, with and without a password manager. Teach your kids these password tips, too. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-strong-is-your-password-learn-password-security/ Sign up for LastPass: https://defendingdigital.com/go/lastpass/ (affiliate link)
10/9/201917 minutes, 11 seconds
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"Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Security for Non-Techies" (Book Review)

Get advice on security and privacy topics related to computers, phones, networks, Internet usage, communication, and parental controls from the book "Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/firewalls-dont-stop-dragons-book-review/ Buy "Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons" on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/399Xf7I
9/25/201915 minutes, 40 seconds
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How To Avoid Online Card-Skimming (Interview with Yonathan Klijnsma, RiskIQ)

Hear how consumers can avoid online payment card-skimming (Magecart), in this interview with Yonathan Klijnsma of RiskIQ. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-to-avoid-online-card-skimming-interview-with-yonathan-klijnsma-riskiq/
9/11/201956 minutes, 24 seconds
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"The Basics of Cyber Safety: Computer and Mobile Device Safety Made Easy" (Book Review)

Get Internet, computer, and mobile device safety tips from the book "The Basics of Cyber Safety." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/basics-of-cyber-safety-book-review/ Buy "The Basics of Cyber Safety" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2T8Ylv1 (affiliate link)
8/28/20199 minutes, 19 seconds
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Back Up All Your Family PCs with IDrive

Discover the benefits of online backup, and how to safely back up all your family's PCs and devices with IDrive. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/idrive-review-best-cloud-backup-for-your-family/ Sign up for IDrive: https://defendingdigital.com/go/idrive/ (affiliate link)
8/14/20199 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Protecting Your Children Online" (Book Review)

Advice for keeping your kids safe from Internet crimes and threats, from the book "Protecting Your Children Online." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/protecting-your-children-online-book-summary/ Buy "Protecting Your Children Online" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TaOsNo (affiliate link)
7/31/201913 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Choose Parental Control and Internet Filtering Software

Looking for parental controls and Internet filtering software? Here are 16 questions to ask to find the features you need. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-to-choose-parental-control-and-internet-filtering-software/
7/17/201912 minutes, 25 seconds
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"The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy" (Book Review)

Online privacy advice aimed at females, but also relevant to males, from the book "The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy: Practical Tips for Staying Safe Online." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/the-smart-girls-guide-to-privacy-book-summary/ Buy "The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3872Fir (affiliate link)
7/3/201910 minutes, 23 seconds
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Digital Privacy and Identity Management (Interview with Katherine Noall of Sphere Identity)

Hear how consumers can protect their digital privacy and identity documents, and pressure companies to protect consumer privacy, in this interview with Katherine Noall of Sphere Identity. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/digital-privacy-and-identity-management-interview-with-katherine-noall-of-sphere-identity/
6/19/201924 minutes, 11 seconds
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Avoiding Online Property Scams (Interview with Fireball Approves)

Learn how to identify and avoid online property scams, and how to help kids and the elderly do the same, in this interview with Fireball Approves. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/avoiding-online-property-scams-interview-with-fireball-approves/
6/5/201926 minutes, 5 seconds
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When Do You Need a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

Learn what a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is, when you should use one to protect your security and privacy, and how to choose one. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/when-do-you-need-a-vpn-virtual-private-network/
5/22/201910 minutes, 36 seconds
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"The Power of Privacy" (Documentary Summary)

Learn about modern threats to privacy from "The Power of Privacy," a documentary by The Guardian. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/the-power-of-privacy-documentary-summary/
5/15/20195 minutes, 10 seconds
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Email and Text Messages Aren't Secure; Use Secure Messaging Instead

Did you know email and text messages are insecure? Learn why, and how to use secure messaging instead. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/email-and-text-messages-arent-secure-use-secure-messaging-instead/
5/8/201913 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Security in the Digital World" (Book Review)

Digital security advice for consumers and home offices, from the book "Security in the Digital World." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/security-in-the-digital-world-book-summary/ Buy "Security in the Digital World" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/388pyCb (affiliate link)
5/1/201911 minutes, 47 seconds
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Use BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) to Protect Privacy in Email

Learn why and how to use BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) to protect privacy in email. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/use-bcc-blind-carbon-copy-to-protect-privacy-in-email/
4/24/20194 minutes, 44 seconds
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Lessons from 6 TED Talks on Privacy & Cybersecurity

Learn from the lessons of 6 TED Talks about digital privacy and personal cybersecurity. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/lessons-from-6-ted-talks-on-privacy-cybersecurity/
4/17/20197 minutes, 23 seconds
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Lessons from BSides Greenville 2019 Security Conference

Lessons for average users from BSides Greenville 2019, an information security conference. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/lessons-from-bsides-greenville-2019-security-conference/
4/3/20199 minutes, 16 seconds
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15 Security & Privacy Tips for Social Media Safety

Be safer on social media by following these 15 security and privacy tips. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/15-security-privacy-tips-for-social-media-safety/
3/20/201912 minutes, 47 seconds
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How Secure are Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal, etc.)?

How safe are Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and other digital wallets and mobile payments? Learn how their security compares to credit cards and other traditional payment methods. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-secure-are-digital-wallets-and-mobile-payments/
3/6/20199 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Cyber Attack Survival Manual" (Book Review)

Personal cybersecurity and privacy advice from the book "Cyber Attack Survival Manual." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cyber-attack-survival-manual-book-summary/ Buy "Cyber Attack Survival Manual" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vfXT51 (affiliate link)
2/20/201911 minutes, 1 second
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6 Password Problems LastPass Solves

Discover 6 password problems, and how the LastPass password manager solves them. LastPass securely creates and stores passwords. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/6-password-problems-lastpass-solves/ Sign up for LastPass: https://defendingdigital.com/go/lastpass/ (affiliate link)
2/6/20199 minutes, 36 seconds
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"Cyber Smart" Interview with Bart McDonough

Interview with Bart McDonough, author of "Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cyber-smart-interview-with-bart-mcdonough/ Buy "Cyber Smart" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Tm2eeV (affiliate link)
1/23/201935 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity" (Book Review)

Step-by-step personal cybersecurity guidance from the book "Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals" by Bart R. McDonough.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cyber-smart-book-summary/ Buy "Cyber Smart" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Tm2eeV (affiliate link)
1/9/201922 minutes, 1 second
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"Future Crimes" by Marc Goodman (Book Review)

Learn to increase your digital security and privacy with advice from the book "Future Crimes" by Marc Goodman.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/future-crimes-by-marc-goodman-book-summary/ Buy "Future Crimes" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TmpdXi (affiliate link)
12/26/201821 minutes, 52 seconds
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Don't Post About Travel Before or While You're Away

Posting about your travels on social media invites burglary, scams, and identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/dont-post-about-travel-before-or-while-youre-away/
12/12/20185 minutes, 57 seconds
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Set a Private Encryption Key for Online Backups

Keep your online backups secure with a private encryption key.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/set-a-private-encryption-key-for-online-backups/ Sign up for IDrive: https://defendingdigital.com/go/idrive/ (affiliate link)
11/28/20186 minutes, 53 seconds
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What to Do If Your Email Is Hacked

Learn what do do if your email account is hacked, and how to reduce the risk of an email hack.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/what-to-do-if-your-email-is-hacked/
11/14/20186 minutes, 41 seconds
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"The Art of Invisibility" by Kevin D. Mitnick (Book Review)

Protect your privacy online with a privacy mindset and tips from the book "The Art of Invisibility" by Kevin D. Mitnick.  Full post: http://defendingdigital.com/the-art-of-invisibility-by-kevin-d-mitnick-book-summary/ Buy "The Art of Invisibility" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/388p5zV (affiliate link)
10/31/201823 minutes, 33 seconds
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Use OpenDNS for Free Home Internet Security & Filtering

Learn how to use OpenDNS for free home Internet security and web content filtering. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-to-use-opendns-for-free-home-internet-security-filtering/
10/17/201810 minutes, 18 seconds
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"Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves" (Book Review)

Tips on minimizing your risk of identity theft from the book "Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves" by Adam Levin. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/swiped-how-to-protect-yourself-in-a-world-full-of-scammers-phishers-and-identity-thieves-book-summary/ Buy "Swiped" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2zupIF9 (affiliate link)
10/3/201813 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Online Danger" by Eric Cole (Book Review)

A summary of practical personal cybersecurity advice from the book "Online Danger" by Dr. Eric Cole.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/online-danger-by-eric-cole-book-summary/ Buy "Online Danger" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MKDlZx (affiliate link)
9/19/201811 minutes, 8 seconds
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How and Why to Use Two-Factor Authentication

Learn how, and why, to use two-factor authentication to increase the security of your accounts.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-why-to-use-two-factor-authentication/
9/5/20186 minutes, 40 seconds
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Which Passwords to Change After Credit Card Fraud

Which passwords should you change after credit card fraud? Get the answers.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/which-passwords-to-change-after-credit-card-fraud/
8/23/20185 minutes, 24 seconds
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Don’t Share Your Birth Date Online

Sharing your birth date online is risky. Learn why, and how to protect yourself.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/dont-share-your-birth-date-online/
8/23/20183 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Answer Security Questions Securely

How should you answer security questions? Learn how to create secure answers.  Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-to-answer-security-questions-securely/
8/22/20186 minutes, 36 seconds