The SHOCKING Truth About Cyber Security in 2025

Sometimes we live in a fairy tale. We need to discuss the hard truth about cyber security in 2025 and how social engineering will play a part in it.

In this Learn Online Security Podcast episode, we'll answer the following questions: What is the biggest threat to cyber security today? We'll empower people with knowledge and real-life facts about how social engineering works so they can identify red flags. We also introduce our new podcast host, Tamara Michèle. Learn how Learn Online Security is helping companies, and a little about why we do what we do.

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Independent Fact Check:
Social engineering is the new method of choice for hackers. Here's how it works.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/marketplace-social-engineering-sim-swap-hack-1.5009279

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⌚Time Stamps ⌚
00:00:00 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Needs and Misunderstanding
00:00:02 - The Biggest Problem in Cybersecurity: Human Behavior
00:00:20 - Richard Bankert Joins the Podcast: CEO of LearnOnlineSecurity.com
00:00:30 - How LearnOnlineSecurity.com Got Started
00:01:01 - The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity Threats
00:02:05 - Why More Information is Available Online Than Ever Before
00:03:01 - Social Engineering: Manipulating Information for Good and Bad
00:04:47 - The Reality of Antivirus Software and Security Products
00:05:59 - Richard Bankert's Background and Why He Started LearnOnlineSecurity
00:06:35 - The Mission Behind LearnOnlineSecurity: Helping People, Not Profits
00:07:19 - The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: Faster, More Effective Attacks
00:08:46 - The Problem with Social Media and Online Information Sharing
00:10:05 - How Advertisers Use Data to Target and Influence You
00:12:03 - How Social Media and Personal Information are Used for Attacks
00:13:34 - Real-World Examples of Social Engineering
00:14:06 - Closing Thoughts: Empowering People with Cybersecurity Knowledge

This video is great for small business owners, team leaders, remote workers, educators, and anyone interested in how everyday decisions and workplace culture impact cybersecurity.

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