I had every intention of releasing this episode last week. Then the Momentum Workshop with Lou Mongello, a trip to Washington, D.C., for the Marine Corps Marathon, and everyday work and life rearranged the schedule.
Those two trips also created the perfect opening for this cybersecurity conversation.
A scammer may not need secret information to create a convincing message. A conference name, a travel destination, a race photo, or the name of someone you trust can become personalized bait.
Add artificial intelligence, and targeted phishing messages can be created faster and with cleaner writing than ever before.
In this episode, Mr. Fred explains the difference between phishing and spearphishing, why familiar details do not prove a message is genuine, and how to verify a suspicious request without following the path it gives you.
You will also learn what to do if you already clicked and receive this week’s Breadcrumb Challenge.
The goal is not to stop sharing meaningful moments. It is to make one small pause before a convincing message turns trust into a trap.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month:
https://www.staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month
Phishing guidance:
https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/phishing
Strong password guidance:
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