Defending Digital: Internet Safety, Security & Digital Parenting
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Why Are You Getting So Much Spam? And How to Stop it
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wonder why you're getting so much spam? Learn how to prevent spam, and how to report it. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/why-getting-so-much-s...
Best GPS Watches for Kids: Know Where Your Child Is?
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Details on the best GPS tracking watches for kids, plus explanations of GPS tracking watch features. Also, GPS tracking watches to avoid. Full post: h...
Need Social Media Safety Tutorials? Smart Social Review
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Review of Smart Social's membership site, with detailed Internet safety tutorials for parents of tweens and teens. Full post: https://defendingdigital...
How to Increase Android Security & Privacy
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Step-by-step guide to Android security and privacy settings. Android Security & Privacy Guide: https://defendingdigital.com/android-security-priva...
How to Increase Windows 10 Security & Privacy
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Step-by-step guide to Microsoft Windows 10 security and privacy settings. Windows Security & Privacy Guide: https://defendingdigital.com/windows-s...
Best Browser VPN: Is Your Web Traffic Protected?
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to protect your web browsing traffic from eavesdropping, with a browser proxy extension (aka browser VPN). Full post: https://defendingdigit...
Best Portable Antivirus Scanners for Windows
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Need to remove malware from your Windows PC? Check out this list of the best portable antivirus (anti-malware) tools to scan and disinfect your PC. Fu...
How Often Should You Change Your Password?
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How often should you change your password? Learn the situations when you should change your password, and when you don't need to. Full post: https://d...
"Raising Humans in a Digital World" (Book Review)
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Help your kids use tech safely and responsibly, with tips from "Raising Humans in a Digital World." Covers digital reputation, screen time, privacy, s...
Best Ransomware Protection: Have You Taken These Steps?
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the best ransomware protection methods, including backup options and anti-ransomware. Learn to prevent and remove ransomware. Full post: h...
Looking for Internet Safety Tutorials? Simple Cyber Life Review
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Review of Simple Cyber Life, a membership site with high-quality, practical Internet safety tutorials for parents to protect their families online. Fu...
Internet Safety Tips for Parents, from an Internet Crimes Agent
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Internet safety tips for parents, from a former Internet crimes agent. Learn about Internet predators, oversharing, nudes, cyberbullying, parental con...
"Cybersecurity for Dummies" (Book Review)
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get Internet security tips for your computer, devices, and network, from the book "Cybersecurity for Dummies." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com...
"The Internet: Are Children in Charge?" (Book Review)
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to protect your kids from Internet predators with advice from the book "The Internet: Are Children in Charge?" Full post: https://defendingd...
Internet Safety Advice for Parents, from a Police Officer
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Internet safety advice for parents, from a police officer. Learn about social media, Internet predators, nudes, cyberbullying, apps, parental controls...
Home Network Security & Privacy (Dr. Curtis Levinson Interview)
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to secure your home network, router, and smart devices, and protect your privacy, in this interview with Dr. Curtis Levinson. Full post: htt...
How Private is Your Cloud Storage? Sync.com Review
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a private cloud storage alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.? Check out this review of Sync.com, secure, private online storage. Ful...
Protect Kids from Internet Predators (Interview with Charlene Doak-Gebauer)
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how parents can protect children from Internet predators and other digital dangers, in this interview with Charlene Doak-Gebauer. Full post: htt...
Do You Monitor Your Kids Online? SpyAgent Review
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Review of SpyAgent, monitoring and parental control software for Windows. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/spyagent-review/ Buy SpyAgent (affil...
Best Anti-Tracking Software
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The best anti-tracking software to stop web trackers, and limit the data trackers collect. Learn how to configure your browser to stop tracking. Full ...
Do You Control What Your Kids Do Online? Mobicip Review
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Review of Mobicip, parental control & Internet filtering software for Android, iPhone, iPad, Amazon Fire, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. Full post: htt...
The Best Internet Safety Podcasts for Parents
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These are the best Internet safety podcasts for parents. They share digital parenting information and advice on cyberbullying, digital reputation, scr...
Do You Monitor What Your Kids Do Online? KidLogger Review
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Review of KidLogger, parental monitoring software for Windows, Mac, and Android. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/kidlogger-review/ Buy KidLogg...
Does a VPN Protect from Malware?
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does a VPN block viruses or other malware? Learn which threats a VPN protects against, and which it doesn't. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/d...
Are Your Kids Protected Online? Kaspersky Safe Kids Review
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Review of Kaspersky Safe Kids, parental control and Internet filtering software for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad. Full post: https://defendingd...
Amazon Fire Kids Edition & FreeTime Parental Controls
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Walkthrough of Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet parental controls, including Amazon FreeTime. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/amazon-fire-kids-...
How to Avoid Identity Theft: Interview with Luke Wilson, 4iQ
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to avoid identity theft and stay safe online in this interview with Luke Wilson of 4iQ. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/avoid-identi...
"Cyberbullying and the Wild, Wild Web" (Book Review)
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to protect your kids from cyberbullying, with advice from the book "Cyberbullying and the Wild, Wild Web: What You Need to Know." Full post:...
How Norton Family Premier Can Keep Your Kids Safe Online
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Review of Norton Family Premier, parental control and Internet filtering software for Windows, Android, and iOS. Full post: https://defendingdigital.c...
What's the Best Mac Antivirus, Based on Malware Tests?
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need antivirus (anti-malware) for your Mac? If so, how do you choose the best Mac antivirus? Let's look at independent lab test results. Full p...
Internet Security Interview: Carey Parker of "Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons"
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An interview about Internet security with Carey Parker, author of "Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Security for Non-T...
How Strong Is Your Password? Learn Password Security
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make a strong password? Learn how to create secure passwords, with and without a password manager. Teach your kids these password tips, too...
"Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Security for Non-Techies" (Book Review)
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get advice on security and privacy topics related to computers, phones, networks, Internet usage, communication, and parental controls from the book "...
How To Avoid Online Card-Skimming (Interview with Yonathan Klijnsma, RiskIQ)
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how consumers can avoid online payment card-skimming (Magecart), in this interview with Yonathan Klijnsma of RiskIQ. Full post: https://defending...
"The Basics of Cyber Safety: Computer and Mobile Device Safety Made Easy" (Book Review)
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get Internet, computer, and mobile device safety tips from the book "The Basics of Cyber Safety." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/basics-of-cy...
Back Up All Your Family PCs with IDrive
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the benefits of online backup, and how to safely back up all your family's PCs and devices with IDrive. Full post: https://defendingdigital.c...
"Protecting Your Children Online" (Book Review)
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Advice for keeping your kids safe from Internet crimes and threats, from the book "Protecting Your Children Online." Full post: https://defendingdigit...
How to Choose Parental Control and Internet Filtering Software
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for parental controls and Internet filtering software? Here are 16 questions to ask to find the features you need. Full post: https://defendin...
"The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy" (Book Review)
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Online privacy advice aimed at females, but also relevant to males, from the book "The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy: Practical Tips for Staying Safe ...
Digital Privacy and Identity Management (Interview with Katherine Noall of Sphere Identity)
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how consumers can protect their digital privacy and identity documents, and pressure companies to protect consumer privacy, in this interview wit...
Avoiding Online Property Scams (Interview with Fireball Approves)
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to identify and avoid online property scams, and how to help kids and the elderly do the same, in this interview with Fireball Approves. Ful...
When Do You Need a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is, when you should use one to protect your security and privacy, and how to choose one. Full post: https:/...
"The Power of Privacy" (Documentary Summary)
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about modern threats to privacy from "The Power of Privacy," a documentary by The Guardian. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/the-power-of...
Email and Text Messages Aren't Secure; Use Secure Messaging Instead
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know email and text messages are insecure? Learn why, and how to use secure messaging instead. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/email-a...
"Security in the Digital World" (Book Review)
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Digital security advice for consumers and home offices, from the book "Security in the Digital World." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/securit...
Use BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) to Protect Privacy in Email
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why and how to use BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) to protect privacy in email. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/use-bcc-blind-carbon-copy-to-pro...
Lessons from 6 TED Talks on Privacy & Cybersecurity
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from the lessons of 6 TED Talks about digital privacy and personal cybersecurity. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/lessons-from-6-ted-tal...
Lessons from BSides Greenville 2019 Security Conference
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons for average users from BSides Greenville 2019, an information security conference. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/lessons-from-bsides...
15 Security & Privacy Tips for Social Media Safety
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Be safer on social media by following these 15 security and privacy tips. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/15-security-privacy-tips-for-social-...
How Secure are Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal, etc.)?
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How safe are Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and other digital wallets and mobile payments? Learn how their security compares to credit cards and other...
"Cyber Attack Survival Manual" (Book Review)
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Personal cybersecurity and privacy advice from the book "Cyber Attack Survival Manual." Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/cyber-attack-survival-...
6 Password Problems LastPass Solves
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 6 password problems, and how the LastPass password manager solves them. LastPass securely creates and stores passwords. Full post: https://de...
"Cyber Smart" Interview with Bart McDonough
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Bart McDonough, author of "Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals." Full post: https...
"Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity" (Book Review)
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Step-by-step personal cybersecurity guidance from the book "Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals"...
"Future Crimes" by Marc Goodman (Book Review)
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to increase your digital security and privacy with advice from the book "Future Crimes" by Marc Goodman. Full post: https://defendingdigit...
Don't Post About Travel Before or While You're Away
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Posting about your travels on social media invites burglary, scams, and identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself. Full post: https://defend...
Set a Private Encryption Key for Online Backups
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keep your online backups secure with a private encryption key. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/set-a-private-encryption-key-for-online-b...
What to Do If Your Email Is Hacked
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what do do if your email account is hacked, and how to reduce the risk of an email hack. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/what-to-d...
"The Art of Invisibility" by Kevin D. Mitnick (Book Review)
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Protect your privacy online with a privacy mindset and tips from the book "The Art of Invisibility" by Kevin D. Mitnick. Full post: http://defen...
Use OpenDNS for Free Home Internet Security & Filtering
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use OpenDNS for free home Internet security and web content filtering. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-to-use-opendns-for-fre...
"Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves" (Book Review)
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tips on minimizing your risk of identity theft from the book "Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thie...
"Online Danger" by Eric Cole (Book Review)
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A summary of practical personal cybersecurity advice from the book "Online Danger" by Dr. Eric Cole. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/onl...
How and Why to Use Two-Factor Authentication
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how, and why, to use two-factor authentication to increase the security of your accounts. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-why-...
Which Passwords to Change After Credit Card Fraud
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Which passwords should you change after credit card fraud? Get the answers. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/which-passwords-to-change-af...
Don’t Share Your Birth Date Online
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing your birth date online is risky. Learn why, and how to protect yourself. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/dont-share-your-birth-d...
How to Answer Security Questions Securely
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How should you answer security questions? Learn how to create secure answers. Full post: https://defendingdigital.com/how-to-answer-security-que...