Scammers are getting smarter. So should you. From fake emails that look like they're from your bank to AI-generated voice calls impersonating people you trust, the threats online are more convincing than ever. This episode walks you through the most important things you can do right now to protect yourself.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What phishing is and how to spot a fake email or website before it's too late
- How spear-phishing works, and why personalized scams are so much harder to recognize
- What deepfakes and AI-generated scams look like, and how to protect yourself from them
- Why keeping your software and apps up to date is one of the simplest security moves you can make
- How a VPN adds an extra layer of protection when you're on public Wi-Fi
- Password basics: what strong looks like and why reusing passwords is a problem
Whether you're just starting to think about online safety or want to make sure you're not missing anything, this episode gives you practical, jargon-free advice you can act on today.
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What is Your Tech Makeover?
Your Tech Makeover is a practical tech podcast for everyday people who want clearer answers about phones, passwords, Wi-Fi, smart home devices, online safety, and AI, without the jargon.
If technology often feels harder than it should, you are not alone. Frank Bravo breaks down what matters in plain English so you can make better choices, avoid common mistakes, and feel more confident day to day.
Each episode focuses on one topic you can use right away: backups, scams and phishing, subscriptions, cloud storage, video calls, travel tech, accessibility, and more. The goal is simple: help you get more out of the tech you already own.
New episodes drop every two weeks. Listen wherever you get podcasts, and visit YourTechMakeover.com for show notes and links.