How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Cyber Scams

In this episode, host Aaron Crow delves into the increasingly sophisticated world of cyber scams that aim to steal money and identity. Discussing real-life examples, including a personal encounter with a jury duty scam over the holiday season, Aaron explores various types of frauds such as investment scams and tech support deceptions. Listeners will gain actionable tips to safeguard themselves and their loved ones from these cyber threats. If staying ahead of cybercriminals and protecting personal information is a priority, this episode offers invaluable advice. Stay tuned for an essential discussion on cybersecurity.   Key Moments:  01:17 Nearly scammed; realized it was a hoax. 04:09 Threatened by scammers; no harm, but scary. 08:26 Verify the origin of the information; scams can be deceptive. 10:53 Invest only what you can afford to lose. 13:07 Verify uninvited officers via 911, file report. 19:51 Use physical backups, regularly update and backup files. 21:07 Use your router and a firewall.   Connect With Aaron Crow: Website: www.corvosec.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow   Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: info@protectitall.co  Website: https://protectitall.co/  X: https://twitter.com/protectitall  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll  FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast    To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at info@protectitall.co Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4

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