Guarding Your Digital Fort: Unmasking Cybersecurity Threats with Thomas Gottfried
Description
Mark and Cynthia delve deep into the world of cybersecurity with Thomas Gottfried, the owner of Thomas Guard based in Libertyville, Illinois. With 25 years of experience spanning manufacturing, supply chain management, and information technology, Thomas focuses on businesses with under 10 PCs, helping them through all their I.T. requirements.
Join us as we uncover the secrets of cyber threats, from deceptive emails that lure you into clicking dangerous links to hackers disguising malicious websites as legitimate brands like HP. Thomas shares stories of how hackers manipulate phone calls to install malware, remotely control PCs, and steal sensitive data, including banking details.
You'll also hear about a real-world incident where USB flash drives near military bases were used to deceive individuals into installing malware at the Department of Defense. Thomas offers valuable solutions to help protect yourself from email scams and deceptive callers.
Tom and Cynthia, improvise a phone call in which Cynthia fends off a hacker attempting to steal her confidential information, including her social security number.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation that will empower you to safeguard your digital life!
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