Learn Online Security Podcast

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Introducing you to the world of Social Engineering Security, personal privacy, and the technology of our changing world, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Our goal is to provide you with the armor you need to protect yourself and the knowledge to identify the red flags of both online and offline attackers. 

  1. 2025-11-12

    Stop Hackers from Exploiting Employee Locations!

    If you don’t control your message—someone else will! What if your company’s private information suddenly became public—and you weren’t the one who shared it? In today’s episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Chris Howells, Director of IT and Head Instructor, explains how to take back control of your message when communication slips out of your hands. When unexpected events hit—like public announcements, travel plans, or emergencies—information can spread fast. Chris shows you how to stay ahead by creating clear communication policies, educating your team, and reducing opportunities for attackers to exploit confusion or chaos. You’ll discover how to: ✅ Build a communication plan that keeps your organization secure and professional ✅ Prevent social engineering attacks by controlling information flow ✅ Empower your staff and community to respond with consistency and confidence ✅ Develop “away policies” that protect both privacy and productivity ✅ Strengthen your company’s defense through proactive messaging and teamwork This video delivers practical cybersecurity strategy mixed with real-world communication planning. It's perfect for IT leaders, business owners, and security-conscious teams. Join our Learn Online Security community on Skool for deeper training, discussions, and tools to help you secure your organization’s communications from the inside out. What are my next steps? 📖 Start learning for free at https://learnonlinesecurity.com/start-here 🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel https://learnonlinesecurity.com/heroes/superheroes 🏢 Learn more about our social engineering training for employees & business certification courses https://learnonlinesecurity.com/business-training Follow Learn Online Security: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnOnlineSec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnonlinesecurity Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/learnonlinesecurity Website: https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com ⌚Time Stamps ⌚ 00:26 Introduction to Learn Online Security 00:39 When You Can't Control the Message 01:19 Planning for Emergencies and Worst-Case Scenarios 02:08 Educating Staff and Preparing in Advance 03:37 Regaining Control After Losing Information 04:06 Out-of-Office Messaging and Extended Absences 05:16 Empowering Surroundings and Preventing Social Engineering 07:01 Join Skool! 08:03 Reviewing Company Policies and Communication Procedures 10:03 Real-World Example: Medical Emergency Response and Lessons Learned #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #CrisisManagement #SocialEngineering

    13 min

  2. 2025-10-16

    The Dangers of Donating Your Old Tech

    Wondering what happens to your old devices when they’re recycled, upgraded, or passed down? In this video, Chris and Sarah Howells from Learn Online Security explain how laptops, phones, printers, gaming systems, and even smart home devices can hold sensitive information—and why scammers target them. Learn practical tips for wiping, factory resetting, and safely disposing of your devices to protect your personal and business data. Key topics we cover: 📌 Wipe or destroy end-of-life devices 📌 Business and home devices hold sensitive data 📌 Factory reset, remove memory, or physically destroy 📌 Children’s and seniors’ devices need extra care 📌 Include how you'd like your devices handled in your will What are my next steps? 📖 Start learning for free at https://learnonlinesecurity.com/start-here 🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel https://learnonlinesecurity.com/heroes/superheroes 🏢 Learn more about our social engineering training for employees & business certification courses https://learnonlinesecurity.com/business-training Follow Learn Online Security: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnOnlineSec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnonlinesecurity Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/learnonlinesecurity Website: https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com #DigitalSecurity, #LearnOnlineSecurity, #DeviceSafety

    26 min

  3. 2025-10-01

    AI and Auto-Reply: A Social Engineer's Dream Come True

    Scammers are using your out-of-office replies against you! In this video, Chris Howells from Learn Online Security breaks down the most common and preventable attack happening today. Learn how AI and social engineering make it easier than ever for attackers to impersonate authority and trick YOU or your team into sending money or gift cards. Protect yourself and your business by understanding the risks and implementing simple defenses. Defense tips: verify by voice, use security words/passphrases, and route requests through official channels Key Points Covered: 📌What an out-of-office attack is and why it’s so easy to prevent 📌How attackers use AI to identify who’s away and who has authority 📌The reversed attack: attackers posing as underlings to pressure the boss 📌Real-world example: a staffer almost tricked into buying gift cards while on vacation 📌Why email and text are risky channels for urgent requests Stay safe, stay alert, and remember: always verify before you act! What are my next steps? 📖 Start learning for free at https://learnonlinesecurity.com/start-here 🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel https://learnonlinesecurity.com/heroes/superheroes 🏢 Learn more about our social engineering training for employees & business certification courses https://learnonlinesecurity.com/business-training Follow Learn Online Security: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnOnlineSec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnonlinesecurity Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/learnonlinesecurity Website: https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com ⌚Time Stamps ⌚ 00:00 Out-of-Office Attacks: The Most Dangerous Scam 00:17 How Attackers Exploit Absence to Impersonate Authority 01:53 How AI Identifies Targets Through Out-of-Office Replies 03:04 Mapping the Organization: Targeting the Right Employees 04:45 Why Email and Text Are Risky Channels for Financial Requests 05:30 Real-World Example: Staffer Tricked While on Vacation 07:41 Slowing Down Scammers: Building Time to Protect Yourself 09:43 Unpredictable Responses: Disrupting Attacker Plans 12:22 Using Security Words and Passphrases to Safeguard Transactions 13:33 Removing Electronics: Safer Financial Communication #CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #OnlineSafety

    14 min

  4. 2025-08-27

    Can You REALLY Trust AI? The Cybersecurity Risks Explained

    Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world—but can it also put you at risk? In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Richard Bankert (Social Engineering Expert & CEO) and Chris Howells (Director of IT & Head Trainer) break down the hidden dangers of AI in cybersecurity. From data scraping and deepfakes to AI-powered scams and emotional manipulation through AI avatars, this conversation explores how cybercriminals are already using AI to launch faster, smarter, and more convincing attacks. You’ll learn: ✅ How AI supercharges data collection & online profiling ✅ Why old accounts (like Myspace or forgotten Facebook posts) are goldmines for attackers ✅ How cybercriminals use AI for spear-phishing, romance scams, and fake business emails ✅ The real risks of AI avatars, deepfakes, and misinformation campaigns ✅ Why human error is still the #1 vulnerability in cybersecurity ✅ Steps you can take: digital deep dives, stronger policies, and employee training 💡 Key Takeaway: AI itself isn’t evil—but it gives attackers more powerful tools than ever before. Protecting your data starts with awareness, digital hygiene, and critical thinking. 🔒 Stay Protected: 👉 Learn more about our Digital Deep Dive Service. Our digital footprint product is a professional service done by real experts who analyze and help you secure your online presence.🔍 https://learnonlinesecurity.com/training/digital-footprint What are your next steps? 📖 Start learning for free at https://learnonlinesecurity.com/start-here 🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel https://learnonlinesecurity.com/heroes/superheroes 🏢 Learn more about Learn Online Security's social engineering training for employees & business certification courses https://learnonlinesecurity.com/business-training Follow Learn Online Security: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnOnlineSec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnonlinesecurity Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/learnonlinesecurity Website: https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com Here's a video from  @ScammerPayback  that we think you should watch! Social Engineer: YOU are Easier to Hack than your Computer (It is a long video and if you don't have time to watch it all at least catch timestamp 31:39) ⌚Time Stamps ⌚ 0:00 – Introduction to AI as a Tool 1:18 – AI Supercharging Data Scraping 2:57 – Forgotten Accounts & Digital Footprints 5:01 – Digital Deep Dives & Data Cleanup 7:37 – Misinformation & Deepfakes 10:40 – Smarter AI-Driven Scams 13:14 – Real-World Case: Corporate Phishing 15:40 – Internal AI Risks & Employee Training 17:15 – Emotional Exploitation Risks 22:55 – Key Takeaways & Closing Who this video is for: Small business owners, IT managers, and data-handling professionals: learn how AI, deepfakes, and phishing scams put your company at risk—and practical steps to protect employees, sensitive data, and digital hygiene. #AI #OnlineSafety #DataPrivacy

    24 min

  5. 2025-08-12

    How Attackers Are Bypassing Your Security With AUTHORITY

    You’re not alone in underestimating how easily authority can be faked! In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Richard Bankert and Chris Howells expose the hidden world of authority-based social engineering attacks — a psychological tactic hackers use to bypass security by posing as trusted figures. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: 📌What social engineering really is and why authority plays a key role 📌Real-life stories of penetration tests where attackers walked out undetected 📌The psychology behind why employees hesitate to question authority 📌How scammers use urgency and fake credibility (Boss Gift Card Scam) to trick staff 📌Practical security awareness tips to protect your business, team, and yourself from attacks 💡 Key Takeaways: ✔ Always verify authority before granting access ✔ Train employees to recognize urgent manipulation tactics ✔ Reduce attacker “time to operate” by questioning credentials ✔ Build a security-conscious workplace culture 🎯 Perfect for: Small business owners • IT professionals • Corporate security teams • Anyone wanting to protect themselves from cybercrime & social engineering scams What are my next steps? 📖 Start learning for free! 🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel! 🏢 Learn more about our business certification courses Follow Learn Online Security: Facebook, Instagram, Rumble Learn Online Security Website Links referenced in this episode: learnonlinesecurity.com

    21 min

  6. 2025-07-23

    Are you studying scams like athletes study game film?

    Just like athletes review game film to win, you need to recognize the plays scammers run against you. In this perspective-changing episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, we compare cybersecurity threats to professional sports strategy. 🎙️ Hosted by Tamara Michèle with experts Richard Bankert and Chris Howells, we uncover how most people are reacting too late—only seeing the scam, not the entire attack strategy. 🔎 Learn how to: 📌 Read the "plays" behind scams and cyberattacks 📌 Understand social engineering in real life 📌 Spot red flags before the damage is done 📌 Protect yourself using awareness, not just tools 📌 Recognize pressure, authority, and trust-based manipulation 🚨 Whether you're an individual, parent or business, you're already in the game. This episode shows you how to stop being a passive target and start playing smarter, not scared. Podcast Host Tamara Michéle This is not a paid endorsement. Guest opinions are their own. What are my next steps? 📖 Start learning for free! 🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel! 🏢 Learn more about our business certification courses Follow Learn Online Security: Facebook, Instagram, Rumble Learn Online Security Website

    25 min

  7. 2025-07-09

    Dumpster Disasters: How Medical Records End Up on the Streets

    When private medical records are dumped in an alley, who really pays the price? In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Tamara Michèle and Chris Howells unpack a disturbing privacy breach involving discarded psychiatric files and the fallout that followed. They explore the real-life consequences of identity theft, how sensitive data can be exploited, and the harsh truth that once your information is out, you may never know where it went—or who has it. From fake IDs to stolen medical identities, Chris shares how easy it is for someone to assume your identity with just a few pieces of personal information. Tamara opens up about her own experience trying to change her Social Insurance Number after a workplace data breach. This episode covers: ✅Why medical data is a goldmine for criminals ✅What companies are supposed to do after a breach ✅Why the blame often falls on the wrong people ✅What steps you can take when you get that letter ✅The role of street smarts and teaching kids how to protect themselves Whether you're dealing with a breach or want to prevent one, this episode offers a practical look at what really happens when your personal data leaks—and what you can do about it. Independent Fact Check: Health records found in alley prompt privacy commissioner report https://www.sasktoday.ca/regina-today/regina-news/health-records-found-in-alley-prompt-privacy-commissioner-report-10485380 INVESTIGATION REPORT 251-2024, 004-2025 Dr. Chukwuemeka Odenigbo and Dr. Nebeolisa Ezeasor (Elphinstone Medical Clinic) https://oipc.sk.ca/assets/hipa-investigation_251-2024-004-2025.pdf Decades Later, Patient Records Still Blowing in the Wind https://www.rosensunshine.com/blog/decades-later-patient-records-still-blowing-in-the-wind Anyone who handles or relies on sensitive medical data—from doctors and clinic managers to cleaners and everyday patients—should watch this video. It reveals how easily private information can fall into the wrong hands and what happens when no one takes proper responsibility. Podcast Host Tamara Michéle This is not a paid endorsement. Guest opinions are their own. What are my next steps? 📖 Start learning for free! 🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel! 🏢 Learn more about our business certification courses Follow Learn Online Security: Facebook, Instagram, Rumble Learn Online Security Website

    22 min

  8. 2025-06-25

    Passion Could Save Your Business From Cyber Theft

    What if your biggest cybersecurity strength isn’t your tech—but your team? In this episode, Tamara Michèle talks with Kolbe Certified Consultant Blair Andrew about how fulfilled, valued employees are more than just productive—they’re protective. Blair shares how the Kolbe Index and OPgig platform help organizations align people with the roles that match how they naturally take action. When employees feel seen, supported, and successful, trust deepens— and that trust strengthens everything from communication to crisis response. Good culture isn’t just good business—it’s built-in security. Learn How: ✅ Conative strengths reduce burnout and improve team alignment ✅ Engaged employees are more alert to risks and scams ✅ OPgig reveals overlooked roles where people can thrive ✅ Strong internal culture is a key pillar of cyber resilience Whether you’re building a startup or leading a legacy brand, this episode offers a fresh lens on why investing in your people is the smartest security upgrade you’ll ever make. References: 🧠 Altruistic Coach 📊 https://altruisticcoach.com/ 🏡 Living Skies Lodge 🛏️ https://livingskieslodge.com/ 🐶 Second Family Dog Lodge 🐾 https://secondfamilydoglodge.com/ Simon Sinek https://simonsinek.com/ Ready to Lead with Integrity? Discover the six pillars 🏛️ that build stronger teams, safer organizations, and greater trust. 🎓 Enroll in Bill Pipke’s Integrity: The Foundation of Leadership course today. 👉 Start the course now https://learnonlinesecurity.com/training/online-training Tamara Michèle Podcast Host: https://www.youtube.com/@UCNW7n6n7q9GzulfZ8fIW0cg This is not a paid endorsement. Guest opinions are their own. Podcast Host Tamara Michéle This is not a paid endorsement. Guest opinions are their own. What are my next steps? 📖 Start learning for free! 🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel! 🏢 Learn more about our business certification courses Follow Learn Online Security: Facebook, Instagram, Rumble Learn Online Security Website

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Introducing you to the world of Social Engineering Security, personal privacy, and the technology of our changing world, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Our goal is to provide you with the armor you need to protect yourself and the knowledge to identify the red flags of both online and offline attackers. 

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