I.E Media Podcast
Before launching I.E. Media, Martin “Marty” Hardy spent years co-hosting The Kev Baker Show, appearing in more than 350 episodes and helping produce one of the internet’s best-known independent talk shows.
Marty and Kev also worked together on earlier broadcasts before the show adopted The Kev Baker Show name, while regularly co-hosting and appearing on other TFR Network programmes, including Down The Rabbit Hole with Popeye and The Freedom Link with Joe Joseph.
Drawing on that experience, Marty launched I.E. Media—an independent platform dedicated to honest conversations, extraordinary real-life stories, thought-provoking interviews, documentaries, music, and discussions exploring current affairs, technology, culture, and the human experience.
Whether it’s speaking with people who’ve lived through remarkable events, documenting deeply personal journeys, or exploring the issues shaping our world, every episode aims to inform, entertain, and encourage open-minded discussion.
No sensationalism. No shouting. Just real conversations and stories worth telling.
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I.E Media Podcast
Cyber Literacy EXPLAINED: Stay Safe Online with Cybersecurity Expert Craig Taylor 🎙️ EP #26
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In this eye-opening episode of the I.E. Media Podcast, cybersecurity expert Craig Taylor—CEO of CyberHoot—joins Marty for a deep dive into cyber literacy and what it really means to be safe in today’s digital world.
We cover:
Real-life scams that cost companies thousands 💸
Why being "computer literate" isn't enough
Password hygiene & how to protect your accounts 🔐
Mobile phone privacy threats 📱
Social engineering & phishing with AI 🤖
Practical steps anyone can take to stay protected
Whether you're tech-savvy or just starting out, this conversation is packed with must-know advice to protect yourself, your family, and your business online.
🎧 Listen, learn, and level up your cyber smarts!
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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 - Intro to Cyber Literacy with Craig Taylor
01:04 - Why Tech-Savvy Doesn’t Equal Cyber-Safe
02:36 - The Gift Card Scam That Sparked CyberHoot
05:22 - Common Modern Scams: Romance, Disaster, Hiring
07:13 - Smartphone Hacking & Listening Devices
08:48 - Mac Malware and Mobile Threats
10:49 - App Permissions & Listening AI
12:21 - Are Free AI Tools Safe? What to Watch Out For
13:24 - Password Hygiene & Best Practices
16:38 - Why Length = Strength in Passwords
19:33 - How Password Managers Can Save You
21:06 - Multifactor Authentication & Passkeys Explained
23:03 - What to Do After a Data Breach
24:34 - The Top 2 Cyber Skills Everyone Needs
25:02 - Learn Phishing Awareness at CyberHoot
27:10 - The Importance of Cyber Literacy in the Workplace
29:24 - Can Hackers Take Down the Grid?
31:46 - Squirrels, Power Outages & Cyber Testing
33:48 - Cyber Safety Isn’t Rocket Science
36:01 - How CyberHoot Uses Positive Reinforcement
38:02 - Teaching Kids & Students Cyber Literacy
39:09 - Craig’s Son & the Xbox Password Lesson
40:09 - Real Stories of Bank Scams & Identity Theft
42:20 - Reacting to Urgent Emails: A Red Flag
43:59 - Social Media “Fun Facts” = Hacker Gold
45:10 - Why You Should Lie to Security Questions
46:38 - DNA Breaches, 23andMe & Privacy Concerns
47:10 - Emerging Threats: QR Code Scams & Browser Extensions
49:09 - CyberHoot Discount & Final Thoughts
50:13 - Podcast Wrap-up & Thank You
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