Beyond Connected [Ep. 24] Text Scams, Deepfakes & Outdated Computers

Welcome back to Beyond Connected! Thanks for listening in, and if you like what you hear, come back every Wednesday for a new episode.

Today on Beyond Connected, we’re answering your biggest cybersecurity questions – from suspicious texts to deepfake scams and outdated computers.

Are you unknowingly putting your personal data at risk? Let’s break it all down.

In this episode:

• Is this text message a scam? Here’s how to find out.
• Is a dedicated financial computer a smart idea? If you do it right, yes!
• How do I saved my loved one from a deepfake impersonation or romance scam? This one’s tricky…I’ll walk you through it.
• Shouldn’t the FTC help with these impersonation scams? Yes, but it’s not that simple.
• How do I know if my computer is too old? I’ve got a nifty list you can reference to find out if your operating system is too old. And if it is, you may be at risk. 

Links mentioned in the podcast:

• 10 ways to secure your older Mac from threats and malware
• AI deepfake romance scam stole her home and life savings
• How to not fall in love with AI-powered romance scammers
• Got a suspicious bank text? Here’s how to tell if it’s a scam
• Don’t fall for this sneaky nameless number text scam

Thanks for sending in these fantastic questions! If you have a question about data privacy, technology, cybersecurity, or scams, feel free to leave us a message! Call 877-655-KURT and leave a voicemail. 

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