#1 Cybersecurity Expert: This Conversation Could Save You Thousands of Dollars
If you’ve ever clicked “Accept All Cookies,” ignored software updates, saved your passwords, or logged into free Wi-Fi, you have to hear this. The little “harmless” things you do online are exactly what scammers count on. In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with award-winning cybersecurity expert Caitlin Sarian (aka “Cybersecurity Girl”) to give you the short and simple checklist of things that protect your money, your identity, and your privacy online. You don’t need to understand cybersecurity. You just need to stop treating online habits like they’re harmless, because they can leave you open for a scam. This isn’t about being paranoid, it’s about realizing that a few tiny changes can shut down most online threats. This conversation will educate and inform you. In this episode, you’ll learn: -The biggest cybersecurity mistake almost everyone makes (and how to fix it fast) -The #1 Venmo scam happening right now, and exactly what to do if it happens to you -What to do immediately if your phone is lost or stolen -The 5 essential moves that protect you from most online threats -The fastest way to spot scam links, fake emails, and panic-based phone calls -How to protect your parents, your kids, and your entire family from getting scammed -Simple settings to check tonight: camera, microphone, location, and account access Bookmark this episode and share it with your partner, your parents, and your friends. This is the kind of information that can prevent a mistake you can’t undo. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: The 7‑Day Habit Reset: Start Today, Feel Different By Next Week Connect with Mel: Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer
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#1 Cybersecurity Expert: This Conversation Could Save You Thousands of Dollars
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If you’ve ever clicked “Accept All Cookies,” ignored software updates, saved your passwords, or logged into free Wi-Fi, you have to hear this.
The little “harmless” things you do online are exactly what scammers count on.
In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with award-winning cybersecurity expert Caitlin Sarian (aka “Cybersecurity Girl”) to give you the short and simple checklist of things that protect your money, your identity, and your privacy online.
You don’t need to understand cybersecurity. You just need to stop treating online habits like they’re harmless, because they can leave you open for a scam.
This isn’t about being paranoid, it’s about realizing that a few tiny changes can shut down most online threats.
This conversation will educate and inform you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-The biggest cybersecurity mistake almost everyone makes (and how to fix it fast)
-The #1 Venmo scam happening right now, and exactly what to do if it happens to you
-What to do immediately if your phone is lost or stolen
-The 5 essential moves that protect you from most online threats
-The fastest way to spot scam links, fake emails, and panic-based phone calls
-How to protect your parents, your kids, and your entire family from getting scammed
-Simple settings to check tonight: camera, microphone, location, and account access
Bookmark this episode and share it with your partner, your parents, and your friends.
This is the kind of information that can prevent a mistake you can’t undo.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out this one next: The 7‑Day Habit Reset: Start Today, Feel Different By Next Week
Connect with Mel:
Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein
Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.
Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory
Watch the episodes on YouTube
Follow Mel on Instagram
The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram
Mel's TikTok
Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free
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