Skip to content

Easy Prey Podcast

Titania Jordan of Bark talks about internet safety for kids.

Internet Safety for Kids: How to Protect Your Children in the Online World

As our kids are more and more online, it becomes easier and easier for them to encounter online predators, cyberbullying, pornographic and violent content, and other dangers. Internet safety for kids is essential. As parents, we need to educate and empower our children to be safe on their devices. See Keeping Children Safe Online with…

[Read More]
Patrick Glennon talks about identity theft protection and recovery.

Identity Theft Protection: How to Safeguard Your Personal Information

Online quizzes are entertaining. Links in emails, texts, and social media messages are convenient. But both can put you at risk for identity theft – which can be costly and take months to recover from. Putting some identity theft protection measures in place can help you limit the damage. See Protecting Your Identity with Patrick…

[Read More]
Anthony van der Meer talks about OSINT and how scammers operate.

Using OSINT Tools to Investigate Cybercrime

Scammers, phishers, and other cybercriminals are much more organized than we think. But it doesn’t take a hacking expert or a criminal mastermind to learn their schemes. Open-source intelligence, or OSINT, lets investigators peer into the world of cybercrime. One investigator in particular has made some interesting discoveries. See Investigating Cybercrime with Anthony van der…

[Read More]
Jane Lee talks about crypto romance scams, or "pig butchering."

Crypto Romance Scams: Understanding the ‘Pig Butchering’ Threat

Romance scams are nothing new, especially when online dating is involved. And with the popularity of cryptocurrencyover the past several years, crypto scams are starting to show up on people’s radars. But scammers are getting creative and putting the two together. Also called “pig butchering” by the scammers who do it, crypto romance scams are…

[Read More]
Text Scams on Your Smartphone

Scam Texts: How They Steal Millions and What You Can Do About It

Start looking at all text messages you get with a wary eye! If this subject is new to you, good. It means you haven’t been tricked yet by a scammer through a text message you’ve received on your phone.  But here’s a guarantee. Scam texts are heading your way. We live on our phones and…

[Read More]
scam texts

Scam Texts: The Latest Tricks and How to Stay Safe

You need to be up to speed on “smishing,” the text message trick scammers use to capture victims. The more you know the better you’ll be at catching a deceptive text before you reply.  

[Read More]
Roy Zur talks about human factor cybersecurity and why it's essential for business.

Human Factor Cybersecurity: A New Approach for Business

Cybersecurity isn’t just for cybersecurity professionals or people who understand code. Employees at any level can let malicious actors into a company network. Human factor cybersecurity is an approach to help every employee keep your organization secure. See 4 Levels of Human Factor Security with Roy Zur for a complete transcript of the Easy Prey…

[Read More]
Cameron Huddleston talks about how to protect elderly parents' finances.

Protect Elderly Parents’ Finances: Avoiding Scams and Exploitation

As you watch your parents get older, it’s easy to begin to worry about them falling for scams or being taken advantage of financially. After all, older adults are common targets for scams and financial exploitation. If they are showing signs of memory loss or have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it’s even…

[Read More]
Jack Whittaker goes behind the scenes of scam sites.

The Scam Economy: Understanding How Fraudulent Sites Thrive

When you find a scam website – or worse, fall for a scam – you’re not thinking about the people behind it. But the people who build scam sites and the companies that enable scammers are all part of a larger scam economy. In order to combat scam websites, we need an understanding of the…

[Read More]
Zelle scams are a new way scammers use to get paid for old scams.

Zelle Scams, Vacation Rental Scams, and New Ways Scammers Target Your Money

Scammers are always on the lookout for new ways to part you with your money. Sometimes they can get extremely creative, and sometimes they use new tools to run the same old grifts. Zelle scams, for instance, are just a new way to get paid for old scams. But if you know how they work…

[Read More]
John Breyault talks about Venmo scams and consumer protection.

Venmo Scams and Consumer Protection: What You Need to Know

Scammers want to get at your money. It’s no surprise that they’ve started using payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, and Zelle to trick you out of your money. Venmo scams, Zelle fraud, and other shady dealings with similar apps actually has many benefits for scammers. Read on to learn how to protect yourself – and…

[Read More]
Tony Royall, a Virginia State Police officer, talks about how to protect yourself from insurance fraud.

Insurance Fraud 101: Key Facts to Keep You Protected

For many of us, insurance seems inscrutable and unnecessarily complicated. But insurance fraud is the second most costly white-collar crime in the United States, and the victims are all of us. It’s important to know what steps to take to protect yourself. But the good news is that it’s not as difficult as you might…

[Read More]
Dr. Robin Kowalski talks about the signs of cyberbullying.

Identifying the Signs of Cyberbullying: Anyone Can Be a Target

So much of our lives are online these days. This has many benefits, but it also opens us up to risks. One of those risks is cyberbullying. The anonymity of being online provides many opportunities for it, and it can sometimes be difficult to spot the signs of cyberbullying. And when it comes to cyberbullying,…

[Read More]
Giulia Porter talks about text message scams.

Spam Text Messages: How to Avoid the New Digital Scam

With new government regulations making it harder for scammers to make spam calls, they have turned to a new medium. Spam text messages are on the rise – and they carry new risks that spam calls don’t. Learn why scammers are moving from calls to texts and what you can do to protect yourself. See…

[Read More]
Government Grant Scams

Government Grant Scams on Social Media: How to Stay Safe

Scammers are hacking social media accounts (like Facebook) taking over someone’s account and sending messages with links that are harmful.

[Read More]

New Artificial Intelligence Technology Leads to New Challenges

Most of us would have thought artificial intelligence was limited to science fiction just a few years ago – but now, AI has become almost mainstream. Businesses of all kinds use artificial intelligence to help analyze patterns, make decisions, and more. With all the new artificial intelligence applications, though, come new challenges and dangers. See…

[Read More]
Krazy Ken of the Computer Clan YouTube channel talks about tech scams and how to spot them.

Spotting Tech Scams: Warning Signs to Protect Yourself

Technology is advancing rapidly. It seems like every day something that used to be the purview of science fiction becomes a reality. But scammers are taking advantage of this to make tech scams look like legitimate products. Learn how to identify tech scams to avoid spending money on a useless product. See How to Avoid…

[Read More]
Learn about personal cybersecurity from a former FBI agent.

Take Charge of Your Personal Cybersecurity in a World of Tech Risks

The world of technology is changing rapidly, and the COVID-19 pandemic rushed the use of remote work, remote school, telehealth, and other technologies. With these new tools and devices come new risks and dangers. It’s essential to know what risks are out there so you can take charge of your personal cybersecurity. See Former FBI…

[Read More]
Ran Levi talks about scamming methods, cybersecurity, and keeping yourself safe online.

AI-Powered Scams: How Technology Is Being Used Against You

Technology has evolved dramatically since the early days of the internet. With all the new technological developments, scamming methods are improving, too. It’s essential to be vigilant to keep yourself safe. See The Impact of AI on Scamming with Ran Levi for a complete transcript of the Easy Prey podcast episode. Ran Levi has been…

[Read More]
Learn to detect phishing and other scams to protect yourself and your information.

Detect Phishing and Protect Your Information

Phishing techniques are changing all the time. A phishing attack might not even be trying to get more money – the scammer may use their illicit access to impersonate you and scam someone else. Learning how to detect phishing is the first step in defending yourself. See Attack Techniques Scammers are Using with Joel Hollenbeck…

[Read More]
The rise in cryptocurrency has also caused a rise in cryptocurrency scams.

As Cryptocurrencies Try to Go Mainstream, So Do Cryptocurrency Scams

If you haven’t noticed, cryptocurrency is going mainstream—or is trying desperately to do so—with high-profile actors like Matt Damon appearing on Super Bowl ads to a major sporting venue, the former Staples Center in Los Angeles taking on the name of a new cryptocurrency company.

[Read More]
Corporate espionage is effective, but not as sophisticated as you might think.

Corporate Espionage: What Business Owners Need to Know

Corporate espionage is alive and well, and not nearly as sophisticated as you might think. Competitors are hiring corporate spies to find out information and poach the best employees. In order to prevent it, you have to know how it happens. See Corporate Spying with Robert Kerbeck for a complete transcript of the Easy Prey…

[Read More]

The Importance of a Having a Cyber Defense Plan for Your Security

If you’re not aware of and addressing blind spots in your cybersecurity, you can’t prevent or mitigate the damage from a cyber attack. A large part of creating a cyber defense strategy is being aware of the risks. See Risk Review Helps Discover Weaknesses with Ralph Russo for a complete transcript of the Easy Prey…

[Read More]
Leah Wietholter has forensic accounting tools that anyone can use.

Forensic Accounting Tools Every Business Owner Needs to Know

You can’t always prevent financial fraud in your business before it happens. But you can catch it early and limit the damage it can do. Easy-to-use forensic accounting processes should be part of your business owner toolkit. See Forensic Accounting with Leah Wietholter for a complete transcript of the Easy Prey podcast episode. Leah Wietholter…

[Read More]
Stuart Madnick has been in cybersecurity since 1974 and knows a lot about the costs of cyberattacks.

The Cost of Cyberattacks: Minimizing Risk, Minimizing Damage

Most of us view the internet as a useful and benign tool. But in many ways, it’s more like walking down a dark alley. Knowing how to reduce the cost of cyberattacks is important for anyone who uses the internet today. See Minimizing Damage from Cyberattacks with Stuart Madnick for a complete transcript of the…

[Read More]