Your smart home isn’t just smart — it might be spying on you.

In this eye-opening episode of the Smarter Online Safety podcast, host Jocelyn King speaks with renowned cybersecurity expert Adriel Desautels, who reveals how everyday IoT devices like your air fryer, drone, and even your Roomba could be compromising your safety — and your data.

With 20+ years of cyber warfare experience, Adriel shares jaw-dropping real-world hacks, explains how foreign adversaries are collecting data through consumer electronics, and gives simple, powerful steps you can take TODAY to protect yourself.

🎯 In this episode, you'll learn:

* What the Internet of Things (IoT) really is — and why it’s more dangerous than you think * Why your Wi-Fi router may be the weakest link in your digital life * How “smart” toys and devices are sending data to foreign governments * The truth about cyber warfare — and how YOU are caught in the crossfire * 5 easy ways to make your home network more secure RIGHT NOW

🚨 Take action today: Visit smarteronlinesafety.com to join our free Cyber Safety Challenge! Let us help you get 10x safer in just 3 days — no tech skills required.

🚨 Think You're Safe Online? Think Again! 🚨

In this eye-opening episode of Smarter Online Safety, cybersecurity expert Anshuman Bhartiya (AppSec Tech Lead at Lyft and host of The Boring AppSec Podcast) joins Jocelyn King to reveal the shocking truth behind how hackers break in — and how YOU can stop them! 😱

From sneaky SMS scams to password reuse traps, Anshuman breaks down real-life attacks and shares simple yet powerful tools like password managers, 2FA, and red-blue team strategies to help you protect your digital life. Discover the #1 mistake even smart professionals make, how AI is being weaponized by cybercriminals, and why your forgotten accounts might be your biggest threat.

💥 Whether you're a busy parent, startup founder, or Fortune 100 exec — this is the online safety guide you didn’t know you needed. Learn about tools like HaveIBeenPwned.com , how to freeze your credit, and insider tips from the cybersecurity front lines.

🌐 Connect with Anshuman at : https://www.anshumanbhartiya.com/

🚨 Cybercrime is exploding — and AI is adding fuel to the fire! 🧠💻 In this powerful episode of Smarter Online Safety, cybersecurity powerhouse Lisa Ventura (founder of Cybersecurity Unity & award-winning author) joins host Jocelyn King to reveal shocking truths about today’s cyber threats — and what you must do now to stay safe.

Discover why small businesses are the #1 target, how hackers use AI deepfakes & SIM swap attacks, and why everyone — from executives to everyday consumers — is part of #GenerationCyber. 📱⚠️ Learn practical tips to protect your data, secure your accounts with strong passwords and authenticator apps, and why even big retailers aren’t immune from billion-dollar hacks.

💡 Plus: Lisa explains the rise of AI in cybersecurity — both as a tool for hackers and as a powerful weapon to stop them. Find out how AI helps detect phishing, protect supply chains, and guard your sensitive data.

👩‍💻 Whether you’re a business owner, a parent, or just someone shopping online, this episode is packed with life-saving online safety tips, inspiring stories, and real-world stats. Don't miss Lisa's advice on careers in cyber, helping women and neurodiverse individuals break into tech, and her vision for a safer digital world.

🌍✈️ Ever wondered how to truly stay cyber‑safe while traveling the world? Meet Polly Gitau — Top Cyber Security Woman of the World 2024, ethical hacker, AI ethics advocate, and VP at the Global Council for Responsible AI! In this powerful conversation with host Jocelyn King on the Smarter Online Safety Podcast, Polly reveals jaw‑dropping stories of insider threats, USB juice‑jacking, and how hackers REALLY target travelers. 🛡️💻

Discover: ✅ Why women are transforming cybersecurity worldwide ✅ Shocking real‑life hacking tricks from airports to hotels ✅ How to protect your data from invisible threats while traveling ✅ Polly’s inspiring journey from Kenya to global cyber leadership ✅ Ethical hacking, forensic investigations & fighting cyber crime from the inside

Whether you’re a business traveler, digital nomad, or just curious about cybersecurity, this episode is your frontline defense! 🔒✨

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay ahead in the fight against cyber crime!

Polly's Bio : Polly Gitau is a renowned cybersecurity leader driven by a singular mission to shape a safer, more trustworthy digital world. Over the past decade, she has worked across both public and private sectors, partnering with governments, financial institutions, healthcare providers and technology vendors to strengthen compliance with global cybersecurity standards and foster a culture where every stakeholder shares responsibility for digital resilience. Today, Polly serves as Vice President of the Germany Chapter for the Global Council for Responsible AI, an organization committed to ensuring that artificial intelligence is developed, deployed, and governed in a manner that is ethical, responsible, secure, and aligned with global public interest.

Her career journey has taken her through high-impact roles in organizations such as CYRES Consulting Services, SAP, KPMG and Siemens AG. At CYRES, she tackled automotive cybersecurity by developing Cyber Security Management System gap-assessment tools and aligning OEMs and suppliers with ISO/SAE 21434, UN R 155, NIST and Auto-ISAC standards; at SAP she championed cybersecurity and data-privacy compliance activities, at KPMG she built resilience across more than fifteen East African institutions, mapping maturity to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, drafting GDPR- and ISO 27001-aligned policies and contributing to Kenya’s Central Bank cybersecurity guidelines. Outside her day-to-day work, Polly gives back through leadership and mentorship, contributing to the Cloud Security Alliance AI Control Matrix working group, serving on the Automotive Security Research Group’s Vulnerability Management Committee and mentoring multiple cohorts of CyberGirls Fellows by CyberSafe Foundation. Her global impact has been recognized with top honors including Top Cybersecurity Woman of the World 2024, WISF Power 100 Honoree 2024, finalist in the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards 2022, IFSEC Global’s One to Watch 2021 and finalist among Africa’s Top 50 Women in Cyber Security 2020.

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🎙️ What really happens when cyberbullying goes too far? 🤯 Join host Jocelyn King with crime-fighting duo Art Bowker & Todd Shipley—award-winning experts in cybercrime, digital forensics, and law enforcement—as they reveal shocking truths about cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and online harassment! 🚨👀

💡 Discover how a single harmless comment can spiral into terrifying stalking, why seniors and kids are top targets, and the legal blind spots nobody talks about! 📲⚖️ 👉 Learn real strategies to protect yourself & your family, the warning signs of victimization, and why going silent online isn't always the best answer.

🛡️ Whether you're a parent, cybersecurity pro, or just someone who scrolls social media daily—you NEED to hear this!

Connect with Art Bowker and Todd G. Shipley : https://thecybersafetyguys.blog/

✨ Featuring insights from their must-read books:

📕 Surviving a Cyber Attack : https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Cyberattack-Securing-Social-Protecting/dp/1501523120

📘 Investigating Internet Crimes : https://www.amazon.com/Investigating-Internet-Crimes-Introduction-Cyberspace/dp/0124078176

Are you using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any Generative AI to write books, create business plans, or invent new products? STOP and watch this before you risk your ideas, your business, or your reputation!

In this eye-opening episode, top cybersecurity expert and attorney Abraham Kang, Esq., reveals the shocking legal risks and copyright traps that EVERY author, entrepreneur, and company leader must know in 2025. Discover why AI-generated content may be instantly public domain, how a simple AI prompt could destroy your copyright or patent claims, and the hidden dangers that could leak your company’s secrets.

Don’t let your hard work vanish into the digital void—find out how to safely use AI, protect your inventions, and stay ahead of the law in this fast-changing world. Subscribe now for more viral insights on Generative AI, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and the legal pitfalls nobody else is talking about!

Are you SURE that text from the DMV is real? Scammers are getting smarter—can you keep up? In this special episode of the Smarter Online Safety Podcast, host Jocelyn King breaks down a real scam text targeting California drivers (and people everywhere!). Learn exactly how hackers use panic tactics, fake logos, and realistic websites to steal your info—and what red flags you MUST watch for!

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

The latest tricks scammers are using in 2025

How fake DMV texts & websites can fool even the smartest people

Key warning signs: Suspicious country codes, fake .gov URLs, and more

Simple steps to protect yourself and your family from online fraud

What happens if you click that sketchy link—real expert insights!

Don’t get caught! Your safety online matters. Watch till the end and share this with everyone you care about—help them stay smarter, safer, and scam-proof!

If you found this helpful, smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more scam-spotting tips, and COMMENT below: ❓ Have you ever received a fake text or email? What did you do? Share your story!

🚨 STOP Sending Texts Until You Watch This! 🚨

How safe are your private messages REALLY? In this explosive episode of the Smarter Online Safety Podcast, cybersecurity legend Dan Tentler (CTO of FOBOS Group, ethical hacker, IMDB-credited Watch Dogs 2 consultant) joins host Jocelyn King to unmask the truth about Signal, Wire, and modern secure messaging!

What's the real story behind government officials using Signal?

* Is Signal really unhackable? * How does end-to-end encryption REALLY work—and can it be broken? * Are your “disappearing messages” really gone forever? * Why are knockoff apps and fake versions so dangerous?

PLUS: Real talk on why Telegram and WhatsApp might NOT be as secure as you think! Practical tips to protect yourself from hackers, malware, and social engineering—straight from the experts.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

* The TRUTH about SMS, RCS, and unencrypted texts (prepare to be shocked!) * The “Axolotl” protocol that makes Signal the gold standard * The single biggest mistake most users make (and how to fix it) * How hackers REALLY try to steal your messages (it's NOT how you think!) * Why your weakest link isn’t the app... it’s your friends and family! * Step-by-step tips to spot and avoid fake Signal apps

💥 Don’t let your private conversations end up on a billboard! Protect yourself, your family, and your business today—listen NOW and become a privacy pro!