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Confused about the latest cybercrime in the news? Overwhelmed by trying to figure out if an incident applies to you? Want to learn simple, actionable steps to keep you and your family safe online? Introducing Bee Cyber Fit, a podcast for the Yale University community and beyond. We’ll cut through the cyber mumbo jumbo and make cybersecurity awareness easy to digest. Every two weeks we’ll share compelling cyber stories, make sense of buzzwords and share a simple call to action. Scammers are ever more sophisticated in the ways they try to trick us. And we’re all potential victims. Let us help keep you safe with a podcast about cybersecurity for everyone! Because it only takes simple steps to be cyber fit.
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Send us a Text Message.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...
Send us a Text Message.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 ...
Send us a Text Message.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, se...
Send us a Text Message.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 Hab...
Send us a Text Message.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 ou...
Send us a Text Message.It can feel like a losing battle - cybercriminals constantly up their online tricks to convince us to give away confidential information.Don't be fooled by their fake emails, text messages, and phone calls.Join your hosts, James and Wendy, for an engaging conversation about how the Yale community can up their cyber know-how and keep our campus community safe.Here's a preview of what you'll hear in this episode:▶️ Why mindfulness is a powerful strategy to combat phishing...
Send us a Text Message.Do you know that it's the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?It's the perfect time to kick off Season 3 of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast.Join your hosts, James and Wendy, for an engaging conversation about how the Yale community can "Bee a Yale Cyber Hero" in October.Here's a sampling of what you'll hear:▶️ The history behind Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how it's evolved from a national event into an international movement.▶️ How Yale University is celeb...
Send us a Text Message.Got summer travel plans? We can never be too careful when it comes to booking and embarking on a trip. A report by McAfee estimates that 30% of adults have been a victim (or know someone who has) when trying to save money booking travel plans. Cybercriminals won't think twice about stealing our money, identity or devices for their personal gain.That's why it's up to us to be proactive and keep safety in mind as we travel. In today's episode you'll learn:▶️ Why we h...
Send us a Text Message.You use your phone to access all kinds of data. From viewing your bank balance to reading Yale emails to sharing information with family and friends.So much of our life lives on our phones.But is your data secure should it be lost or stolen?The cost to replace it can be high. If the device contains High Risk Yale data, that data could be at risk. And imagine losing irreplaceable items that haven't been backed up like favorite vacation photos. That's why it's so importan...
Send us a Text Message.Do you know that everyone at Yale University has a role to play in keeping Yale data and systems safe?In today's episode, we welcome back Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jeremy Rosenberg. He reminds us that a simple action we can take is to report suspicious or unusual cyber activity right away - it's everyone's responsibility.Listen to this episode to get the insider scoop on incident reporting from Jeremy. You'll learn:▶️ The most common cyber thre...
Send us a Text Message.One of the most important cybersecurity actions our Yale community can take is to report suspicious cyber activity right away to the Information Security Office. This action is critical to get ahead of malicious actors trying to gain unauthorized access to the important work we do every day in support of the Yale mission. Your attention and response can potentially save Yale from serious financial, reputational, or operational impact.When it comes to reporting inci...
Send us a Text Message.Did you know that tax-related identity theft has increased by 45% since 2020?Scammers have tons of tricks up their sleeves to fool you but when you build your cyber awareness, you can steer clear of their cyber traps. This tax season, be alert to unsolicited emails, phone calls, or text messages claiming to be from the IRS. Cybercriminals are seeking personal information to use against you.There are several current scams that appear to be from the government. One e...
Send us a Text Message.Are you familiar with Business Email Compromise (BEC) and the threat that it poses to the Yale community? BEC is a form of social engineering designed to trick victims into thinking they have received a legitimate email from an organization or institution.A simple example is receiving an email that looks like it's coming from your boss, asking you to purchase gift cards. (You should be suspect if that's not part of your typical job responsibilities.)But with ...
Send us a Text Message.You know what's almost here? Season 2 of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast!We're back with cyber news for our Yale community and global followers to stay safe online!Listen to a preview of the upcoming season and catch up on any episodes you may have missed in season 1.Remember, it only takes simple steps to bee cyber fit.Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awarenessNever miss an episode! Sign up to receive Bee Cyber Fit podcast alerts.
Send us a Text Message.Each year cybercriminals up their game with scams to trick us. 2022 was no exception.Building our awareness and staying vigilant are important ways to avoid becoming a victim.In our final episode of season 1, we take a look back at some of the biggest cyber scams of the year. Listen to this episode to learn:▶️ How a disgruntled Cash App employee launched a data breach▶️ Why a Red Cross data breach targeted highly vulnerable people▶️ Why cybercriminals targeted Micr...
Send us a Text Message.Do you know what deepfakes are? If you don't, you should.In the ever-evolving world of cybercrime, gaining an understanding of deepfakes is important. These slick images and videos purporting to look like the real thing can sneak up on us unknowingly. It's no stretch to imagine that cybercriminals use them to trick us. But when you're armed with the knowledge you can hone your deepfake recognition skills to avoid falling victim to their scams.In this episode, ...
Send us a Text Message.Here's a common scenario: Your son, daughter or spouse sends you a link to an item they'd like to receive as a gift. You don't think twice about it and click on the link. But if it's a fake site, you may end up on the short end, duped by cybercriminals.This holiday season, think twice before clicking on an unfamiliar website link from a family member or friend.Why? Because those links may be spoofed websites that look like the real thing. Real pictures of allegedly real...
Send us a Text Message.Did you know that both Walmart and Netflix have been involved in high-profile phishing scams?It's probably not a surprise. Many brands, large and small, find themselves ensnared in phishing campaigns that aim to trick their customers into divulging personal information.The good news is that you can get cyber fit and learn how to outsmart online thieves!In this episode you'll learn:Which well-known companies appeared in the most phishing scams in the 3rd quarter of...
Send us a Text Message.I bet you've heard stories about identity theft. You may even know someone who's been an unfortunate victim. But are you aware of the sneaky tactics that cybercriminals are using to get at your information? And do you know the steps you can take to avoid it?Juice-jacking and social media account takeovers?You bet. They are just two of the tactics that thieves use to uncover our private information. We're talking about them in this episode and you'll want...
Send us a Text Message.You work out at the gym to stay fit. Why not build your cyber fitness too?All too often we're busy, distracted, and short on time. We're multi-tasking trying to get things done. But that can get in the way of our online safety.Cybercriminals look for opportunities to take advantage of us when we're out of cyber-shape.This episode will help you strengthen your cyber muscles and build your scam detection skills.Here's what's included:Wendy shares a story about how an onli...
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