Introducing you to the world of Social Engineering Security, personal privacy, and the technology of our changing world, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our goal is to provide you with the armor you need to protect yourself and the knowledge to identify the red flags of both online and offline attackers.

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Introducing you to the world of Social Engineering Security, personal privacy, and the technology of our changing world, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our goal is to provide you with the armor you need to protect yourself and the knowledge to identify the red flags of both online and offline attackers.
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Recent Episodes

November 12, 2025
Stop Hackers from Exploiting Employee Locations!
<p><strong>If you don’t control your message—someone else will! </strong> What if your </p><p>company’s private information suddenly became public—and you weren’t the</p><p> one who shared it?</p><p>In today’s episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Chris Howells, </p><p>Director of IT and Head Instructor, explains how to take back control of</p><p> your message when communication slips out of your hands.</p><p>When unexpected events hit—like public announcements, travel plans, or </p><p>emergencies—information can spread fast. Chris shows you how to stay </p><p>ahead by creating clear communication policies, educating your team, </p><p>and reducing opportunities for attackers to exploit confusion or chaos.</p><p><strong>You’ll discover how to:</strong></p><p>✅ Build a communication plan that keeps your organization secure and </p><p>professional</p><p>✅ Prevent social engineering attacks by controlling information flow</p><p>✅ Empower your staff and community to respond with consistency and </p><p>confidence</p><p>✅ Develop “away policies” that protect both privacy and productivity</p><p>✅ Strengthen your company’s defense through proactive messaging and </p><p>teamwork</p><p><br></p><p>This video delivers practical cybersecurity strategy mixed with </p><p>real-world communication planning. It's perfect for IT leaders, </p><p>business owners, and security-conscious teams.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/learn-online-security-4898" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our Learn Online Security community on Skool</a> for deeper training, </p><p>discussions, and tools to help you secure your organization’s </p><p>communications from the inside out. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What are my next steps?</strong></p><p>📖 Start learning for free at https://learnonlinesecurity.com/start-here</p><p>🏫 Join the free Skool community at </p><p>https://www.skool.com/learn-online-security-4898</p><p>🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel </p><p>https://learnonlinesecurity.com/heroes/superheroes</p><p>🏢 Learn more about our social engineering training for employees & </p><p>business certification courses </p><p>https://learnonlinesecurity.com/business-training</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Learn Online Security:</strong> </p><p>Skool: https://www.skool.com/learn-online-security-4898</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnOnlineSec</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnonlinesecurity</p><p>Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/learnonlinesecurity</p><p>Website: https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com</p><p><br></p><p>⌚<strong>Time Stamps</strong> ⌚</p><p>00:26 Introduction to Learn Online Security</p><p>00:39 When You Can't Control the Message</p><p>01:19 Planning for Emergencies and Worst-Case Scenarios</p><p>02:08 Educating Staff and Preparing in Advance</p><p>03:37 Regaining Control After Losing Information</p><p>04:06 Out-of-Office Messaging and Extended Absences</p><p>05:16 Empowering Surroundings and Preventing Social Engineering</p><p>07:01 Join Skool!</p><p>08:03 Reviewing Company Policies and Communication Procedures</p><p>10:03 Real-World Example: Medical Emergency Response and Lessons Learned</p><p><br></p><p>#CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #CrisisManagement #SocialEngineering</p>

October 16, 2025
The Dangers of Donating Your Old Tech
<p><strong>Wondering what happens to your old devices when they’re recycled, </strong></p><p><strong>upgraded, or passed down?</strong> In this video, Chris and Sarah Howells from </p><p>Learn Online Security explain how laptops, phones, printers, gaming </p><p>systems, and even smart home devices can hold sensitive information—and </p><p>why scammers target them. </p><p>Learn practical tips for wiping, factory resetting, and safely disposing</p><p> of your devices to protect your personal and business data.</p><p><strong>Key topics we cover:</strong></p><p>📌 Wipe or destroy end-of-life devices</p><p>📌 Business and home devices hold sensitive data</p><p>📌 Factory reset, remove memory, or physically destroy</p><p>📌 Children’s and seniors’ devices need extra care</p><p>📌 Include how you'd like your devices handled in your will</p><p><strong>What are my next steps? </strong></p><p>📖 Start learning for free at https://learnonlinesecurity.com/start-here</p><p>🏫 Join the free Skool community at </p><p>https://www.skool.com/learn-online-security-4898</p><p>🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel </p><p>https://learnonlinesecurity.com/heroes/superheroes</p><p>🏢 Learn more about our social engineering training for employees & </p><p>business certification courses </p><p>https://learnonlinesecurity.com/business-training</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Learn Online Security</strong>:</p><p>Skool: https://www.skool.com/learn-online-security-4898</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnOnlineSec</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnonlinesecurity</p><p>Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/learnonlinesecurity</p><p>Website: https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com</p><p><br></p><p>#DigitalSecurity, #LearnOnlineSecurity, #DeviceSafety</p>

October 1, 2025
AI and Auto-Reply: A Social Engineer's Dream Come True
<p><strong>Scammers are using your out-of-office replies against you!</strong> In this </p><p>video, Chris Howells from Learn Online Security breaks down the most </p><p>common and preventable attack happening today. Learn how AI and social </p><p>engineering make it easier than ever for attackers to impersonate </p><p>authority and trick YOU or your team into sending money or gift cards. </p><p>Protect yourself and your business by understanding the risks and </p><p>implementing simple defenses.</p><p><strong>Defense tips</strong>: verify by voice, use security words/passphrases, and route</p><p> requests through official channels</p><p><strong>Key Points Covered</strong>:</p><p>📌What an out-of-office attack is and why it’s so easy to prevent</p><p>📌How attackers use AI to identify who’s away and who has authority</p><p>📌The reversed attack: attackers posing as underlings to pressure the </p><p>boss</p><p>📌Real-world example: a staffer almost tricked into buying gift cards </p><p>while on vacation</p><p>📌Why email and text are risky channels for urgent requests</p><p>Stay safe, stay alert, and remember: always verify before you act!</p><p><strong>What are my next steps?</strong> </p><p>👉 Don’t miss out — join our Skool community and grow with us. </p><p>https://www.skool.com/learn-online-security-4898/about?ref=afd43f6b9d63430aab8f077e49a05b0f</p><p>📖 Start learning for free at https://learnonlinesecurity.com/start-here</p><p>🔐 Become a superhero and support the channel </p><p>https://learnonlinesecurity.com/heroes/superheroes</p><p>🏢 Learn more about our social engineering training for employees & </p><p>business certification courses </p><p>https://learnonlinesecurity.com/business-training</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Learn Online Security:</strong></p><p>Skool: https://www.skool.com/learn-online-security-4898</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnOnlineSec</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnonlinesecurity</p><p>Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/learnonlinesecurity</p><p>Website: https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com</p><p><br></p><p>⌚<strong>Time Stamps </strong>⌚</p><p>00:00 Out-of-Office Attacks: The Most Dangerous Scam </p><p>00:17 How Attackers Exploit Absence to Impersonate Authority </p><p>01:53 How AI Identifies Targets Through Out-of-Office Replies </p><p>03:04 Mapping the Organization: Targeting the Right Employees </p><p>04:45 Why Email and Text Are Risky Channels for Financial Requests </p><p>05:30 Real-World Example: Staffer Tricked While on Vacation </p><p>07:41 Slowing Down Scammers: Building Time to Protect Yourself </p><p>09:43 Unpredictable Responses: Disrupting Attacker Plans </p><p>12:22 Using Security Words and Passphrases to Safeguard Transactions </p><p>13:33 Removing Electronics: Safer Financial Communication</p><p><br></p><p>#CyberSecurity </p><p>#SocialEngineering </p><p>#OnlineSafety</p>
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