Cybersecurity isn’t just a technology issue, it’s a family and financial issue. In this episode, Julina is joined by cybersecurity expert Sam Disraelly, Founder of Your Tech Department, to discuss the real online risks individuals and families face every day, from phishing scams to identity theft and account takeovers. You’ll learn simple, practical steps to better protect your personal and financial information and build confidence navigating today’s digital world.
Timestamps:
04:50 – The two types of cyber attacks people face
07:00 – How COVID, Colonial Pipeline, and now AI changed the threat landscape
10:45 – Why you should NOT click links in emails
12:30 – The Google search trap & the fake USAA site story
15:15 – The most common mistake families make
17:00 – Passwords: “Long, Strong, Unique”
19:00 – Why built-in browser password managers (Google/Chrome/Apple) are risky
22:15 – How to move your passwords into a real password manager
24:30 – The hidden dangers of free email accounts
27:30 – The Optimum.net warning
30:20 – What your email MUST be able to do (2FA, login visibility, session control)
31:30 – Verizon outage example: why SMS 2FA can fail
32:40 – Kids & teens online: AI, images, and why this is getting scarier
34:00 – DNS filters: the most powerful tool parents don’t know about
38:00 – Pi-Hole and network-level protection at home
39:10 – The easiest habits to start TODAY
41:00 – Use a trusted partner before you click
48:00 – Three email strategy
50:00 – “Plus addressing” with Gmail to control spam
52:30 – Cyber insurance in homeowners & umbrella policies
56:30 – Sam’s takeaway: 95–98% of attacks are stopped by 3 things
Connect with Julina Ogilvie:
Website
Email- jogilvie@principlewealthpartners.com
Connect with Sam Disraelly:
https://yourcyber.team/
https://yourcyber.news/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aridisraelly/
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