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Can you spot a scammer exploiting a natural disaster or a global event?

On this episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast, we're arming you with the knowledge to protect your digital life. We delve into the growing trend of cybercriminals using current events to deceive unsuspecting victims:

• From the intricacies of pretexting to the frighteningly realistic phishing emails generated by AI, we uncover the latest tactics used by bad actors. Listen as we dissect recent scams, including those that emerged in the wake of hurricanes and the CrowdStrike outage, and offer crucial tips to help you recognize and safeguard against these threats.
  
  
• Excited about the Paris Olympics? So are the scammers. We dissect the myriad ways cybercriminals have preyed on the enthusiasm and emotions of fans to outsmart them out of their money.
  
  
• Learn to identify phishing schemes, fake news, and impersonation tactics designed to exploit your excitement and fears. With a focus on building cyber self-awareness, we'll share actionable advice to help you stay vigilant and secure.

This episode is your essential guide to navigating the digital landscape with confidence and outsmarting cybercriminals at every turn. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode packed with insights to keep you cyber-safe!

Calls to Action:

1. Be the first to know about our upcoming cybersecurity awareness training, Bee Cyber Fit at Yale: The Essentials of Working Securely launches in October. Sign up to receive alerts.

2. Review our Click with Caution and Protect Your Identity webpages for up-to-date information to be cyber-safe.

3. Subscribe to the Bee Cyber Fit podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode.

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Show Notes for Episode: Fortify Your Digital Life: Advanced Password Security Tips and Tools 🎧🔒

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast!

In this episode, we delve deep into the world of password security to help you master the art of safeguarding your online identity. Join hosts Wendy Battles and James Tucciarone from Yale University's Information Security Policy and Awareness Team as they guide you through the maze of cybersecurity risks and share practical tips and essential tools. 🌐🔐

Key Points and Takeaways:

1. Secure Your Identity with Strong Passwords 🛡️
▶️ Discover the significance of using strong, unique passwords and why it's crucial to avoid password reuse.
▶️ Learn about the massive leak of 10 billion passwords on the dark web and its implications for individuals and organizations.

2. Leverage the Power of Password Managers 🔑
▶️ Explore the benefits of using a password manager to securely generate and store complex passwords securely.
▶️ Find out how password managers can help identify fake login screens and enhance your overall security.

3. Embrace Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 🧩
▶️ Learn how MFA works and why it’s a game-changer in protecting your online accounts.
▶️ Understand the importance of enabling MFA on all your personal accounts to add an extra layer of security.

4. Combat Password Spraying Attacks 💥
▶️ Get insights into password spraying attacks and how cybercriminals exploit reused passwords.
▶️ Equip yourself with tips to defend against these attacks, including creating strong passwords and being vigilant against phishing attempts.

Calls to Action:

It's not enough to just listen, let's strengthen our online defenses with these three actions:

1. Check if Your Data Has Been Compromised 🔍
▶️ Visit haveibeenpwned.com to see if your accounts have been part of a data breach.

2. Strengthen Your Passwords with a Password Manager 💪
▶️ Choose a reliable password manager to generate and store unique passwords for all your accounts. Read this PCMag article for detailed reviews and recommendations.

3. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication Everywhere 🔒
▶️ Activate MFA on all your personal accounts where available to add an extra layer of protection.

Thank you for tuning in to the Bee Cyber Fit podcast!

Your digital security is our top priority, and we hope these tips empower you to take control of your online safety. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Stay cyber fit and secure! 🌟

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Have you ever wondered how to keep your data and devices secure while you're traveling for work or vacation?

This episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast has you covered!

We're talking all things secure summer travel:

▶️ hidden risks lurking on public Wi-Fi networks in hotels, airports, and other places
▶️ important tips to safeguard your devices when you're on the go
▶️ leaving behind high-risk data you don't need on your trip
▶️ why you need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) as a digital shield
▶️ why using public computers might expose you to unauthorized access

Ready for practical advice for protecting your gadgets? We discuss never leaving them unattended in your hotel room and using strong passwords and biometrics.

Plus, several secure summer travel basics:

▶️ learning how to verify travel booking websites
▶️ avoiding too-good-to-be-true deals
▶️ staying vigilant against phishing emails
▶️ getting the scoop on our buzzword of the day RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Safe summer travel is all about taking proactive steps before you leave. It helps ensure your cyber safety while you're away.

Listen in and share these practical tips with your friends and family.

Calls to Action:

1. Complete our self-paced trivia game on secure travel to test your knowledge.
2. Visit our Yale Travel Securely webpage for more tips to protect your data and secure your devices.
3. Pack light but travel smart this summer! Read our tips in the Summer Bee Cyber Fit newsletter.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness

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Ever misplaced your phone and felt that momentary pulse of panic?

Listen in as we recount a cautionary tale of lost phones and the perils of unsecured devices, illustrating just how easily our personal and work data can be compromised. Wendy's harrowing experience at a shoe store losing her phone inside a boot serves as a powerful springboard into our discussion on the significance of device security.

In this episode, we're exploring a variety of strategies to keep your digital life safe. From the crucial updates that help keep our systems and software fortified against cyber threats to the simple, yet vital, practice of locking our computers when stepping away.

During this chat, we also navigate the intriguing and sometimes daunting world of the Internet of Things (IoT), examining its conveniences and the new frontiers it presents for cybersecurity.

Wrapping up, we invite you to engage in a lively round of device defense trivia. Put your knowledge to the test while reinforcing the importance of safeguarding our digital gateways.

Join us on the journey to strengthen our cyber fitness and protect our most valuable digital assets.

Calls to Action:

1. Set up your devices with automatic updates to boost security.
2. Build strong physical security habits - lock your screen when stepping away from your computer.
3. Put your cyber know-how to the test. Complete our Device Defense self-paced trivia game.

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Ever found yourself staring at an email, questioning its legitimacy? You're not alone. These days, it's hard to tell what's real and what's not.

On the new episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast, we explore the murky waters of cybersecurity in an AI-dominated era. We swap stories of deception and discuss how the cleverness of AI has turned simple email scrutiny into a game of digital cat and mouse.

And lest we forget, we tip our hats to our Yale colleagues at the Security Operations Center, whose relentless efforts are often out of the spotlight yet crucial to our online safety. You'll want to listen to our buzzword of the day.

A few highlights:

• You'll pick up indispensable tips to bolster your cyber defenses, learn to trust your gut when an email seems suspicious, and verify before you click.
• We unpack the subtle red flags in communications that could save you from digital disaster.
• We invite you to join our May Cyber Challenge—an opportunity to put your newfound savvy to the test.

It's an episode packed with insight, appreciation, and action steps, all aimed at keeping you one step ahead in the cybersecurity game. Our goal: partnering with you to keep Yale data and systems safe.

Let's become Yale cyber heroes together!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to Yale's Chief Information Security Officer, Jeremy Rosenberg, share about the challenges of phishing and how we can all be tricked, including him.
• Review the tactics cybercriminals use to trick us with our FUDGE model.
• Sign up for our May Cyber Challenge starting on May 13. Join us to complete a brief daily task to build your cyber fitness.

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Join us for another insightful episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast that builds on our January episode about building cyber habits that are simple and sustainable.

We discuss the outcomes of our 21-day Cyber Habit Challenge at Yale, designed to bolster cybersecurity know-how among the university community. We know that even the smallest of habits can protect our online presence.

We also share five simple yet powerful behaviors you can adopt – cautious clicking, secure password management, regular updates, risk awareness, and vigilant reporting.

Plus, we tackle the pervasive issue of MFA fatigue, a buzzword you'll soon be well-acquainted with, and dissect the cunning strategies cybercriminals employ to exploit this weakness in our digital armor.

As the conversation progresses, we hone in on practical steps you can take to protect Yale data and systems against ever-evolving cyber threats. From the necessity of keeping your devices and applications up-to-date to the nitty-gritty of screen locks and the nuances of multi-factor authentication, think of this as your cybersecurity clinic.

Ready to transform your cyber fitness routine with easy, actionable steps? We encourage you to identify at least one of the repeatable behaviors we discussed to start practicing regularly.

Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff member at Yale, or someone looking to step up your cybersecurity game, let's get cyber fit together, one click, one password, one update at a time.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Visit the Click with Caution webpage to learn about our Recognize, Relax, Rethink model.

Calls to Action:

Build your cyber fitness by choosing one of the habits we discussed:

• Click with Caution - look for signs of phishing in emails or ask a friend or colleague to confirm if it's real.
• Report suspicious emails even if you're not 100% sure they're fake.
• Check if your email address has been involved in any data breaches at haveibeenpwned.com.
• Set up your devices with automatic updates to boost security.
• Lock your computer screens when you leave your workspace.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness

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Kick off the new year with us as we launch our 'New Year, New You' campaign, tailored to infuse cyber safety into your daily habits.

We're excited to share our lineup of engaging activities to bolster the Yale community's cybersecurity awareness. We've got your back from the highly anticipated 21-day Cyber Habit Challenge to our practical workshops and self-paced activities.

We've also drawn inspiration from two bestselling books about habits - BJ Fogg's "Tiny Habits" and James Clear's "Atomic Habits". Our goal is to help you build and maintain cyber-safe practices both at Yale and in your personal life. Listen in as we unravel the struggles of sticking to New Year's resolutions - usually too lofty and unrealistic - and the nuances of realistic habit formation.

As your Bee Cyber Fit podcast hosts, we bring our personal stories to the table, discussing how even simple tools like a timed water bottle or calendar reminders can become powerful prompts in habit building.

We also touch upon the crucial topic of ransomware, breaking down its mechanics, and the peril of succumbing to cybercriminals' demands. Tune in for actionable steps to keep your digital life secure, including the importance of backups, system updates, and the power of cautious clicking.

Our conversation wraps up with a reflection on how anchoring new cybersecurity habits to existing routines can lead to a more secure and fulfilling year ahead. Join us for this informative session that promises to enlighten and empower you in the cyber realm.

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Calls to Action:

Ready to join us and build your cyber muscles?

Here are three simple actions you can take:

1. Sign up for the 21-Day Cyber Habit Challenge. It starts February 1 but the Yale community can register at any time during the month.
2. Weigh in with your feedback - complete our annual cybersecurity awareness survey. Your opinion matters and your insights will help shape our cybersecurity awareness program in 2024 and beyond.
3. Compete in our cybersecurity awareness trivia challenge.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness

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Get ready to get cyber fit with us!

Join us as we unwrap Yale University's cybersecurity awareness program in 2023, reveal our upcoming plans, and guide you on defending against a prevalent cyber threat - domain spoofing.

Alongside our boss, Jess Flower, we'll journey through the past year, reminiscing about our favorite moments, from engaging workshops to our successful self-paced trivia game aimed at boosting your cyber safety.

Prepare to flex your cyber muscles and outsmart potential cyber threats. We'll show you how the bad guys are getting smarter and why your intuition matters more than ever. Emotions can be telltale signs of potential attacks, and we'll explain why.

Plus we're jazzed up about our upcoming "New Year, New You" campaign, which encourages you to take manageable steps to strengthen your cyber defenses. Get the inside scoop on what we have planned.

As we wrap up, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our listeners and share our excitement for the year ahead. There's so much to look forward to in the world of Yale cybersecurity, and we can't wait to explore it with you!

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Calls to Action:

Ready to join us and build your cyber muscles?

Here are three simple actions you can take:

1. Read our Winter Bee Cyber Fit newsletter - catch up on the latest cybersecurity news at Yale.
2. Weigh in with your feedback - complete our annual cybersecurity awareness survey. Your opinion matters and your insights will help shape our cybersecurity awareness program in 2024 and beyond.
3. Sign up to receive alerts about the 21-day cyber habit challenge, part of our New Year, New You campaign that kicks off in January.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness

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