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In this eye-opening episode of the I.E. Media Podcast, cybersecurity expert Craig Taylor—CEO of CyberHoot—joins Marty for a deep dive into cyber literacy and what it really means to be safe in today’s digital world.

We cover:

Real-life scams that cost companies thousands 💸

Why being "computer literate" isn't enough

Password hygiene & how to protect your accounts 🔐

Mobile phone privacy threats 📱

Social engineering & phishing with AI 🤖

Practical steps anyone can take to stay protected

Whether you're tech-savvy or just starting out, this conversation is packed with must-know advice to protect yourself, your family, and your business online.

🎧 Listen, learn, and level up your cyber smarts!

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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 - Intro to Cyber Literacy with Craig Taylor
01:04 - Why Tech-Savvy Doesn’t Equal Cyber-Safe
02:36 - The Gift Card Scam That Sparked CyberHoot
05:22 - Common Modern Scams: Romance, Disaster, Hiring
07:13 - Smartphone Hacking & Listening Devices
08:48 - Mac Malware and Mobile Threats
10:49 - App Permissions & Listening AI
12:21 - Are Free AI Tools Safe? What to Watch Out For
13:24 - Password Hygiene & Best Practices
16:38 - Why Length = Strength in Passwords
19:33 - How Password Managers Can Save You
21:06 - Multifactor Authentication & Passkeys Explained
23:03 - What to Do After a Data Breach
24:34 - The Top 2 Cyber Skills Everyone Needs
25:02 - Learn Phishing Awareness at CyberHoot
27:10 - The Importance of Cyber Literacy in the Workplace
29:24 - Can Hackers Take Down the Grid?
31:46 - Squirrels, Power Outages & Cyber Testing
33:48 - Cyber Safety Isn’t Rocket Science
36:01 - How CyberHoot Uses Positive Reinforcement
38:02 - Teaching Kids & Students Cyber Literacy
39:09 - Craig’s Son & the Xbox Password Lesson
40:09 - Real Stories of Bank Scams & Identity Theft
42:20 - Reacting to Urgent Emails: A Red Flag
43:59 - Social Media “Fun Facts” = Hacker Gold
45:10 - Why You Should Lie to Security Questions
46:38 - DNA Breaches, 23andMe & Privacy Concerns
47:10 - Emerging Threats: QR Code Scams & Browser Extensions
49:09 - CyberHoot Discount & Final Thoughts
50:13 - Podcast Wrap-up & Thank You

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