Learn Online Security Podcast

About Learn Online Security Podcast

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.

Publisher

Learn Online Security

Category

business · education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jan 2025

Latest episode

12 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Stop Hackers from Exploiting Employee Locations!

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

2. 

   16 Oct 2025

   The Dangers of Donating Your Old Tech

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

3. 

   1 Oct 2025

   AI and Auto-Reply: A Social Engineer's Dream Come True

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

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Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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79

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90

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93

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