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Cybersecurity For Retirees: Simple Steps To Stay Safe Online - Ep 45

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0:00
Setting The Stage: Why Cybersecurity Matters
2:10
Meet The Experts From Winsor Consulting
4:20
How The Company Grew And What Changed
6:10
The Invisible Threat Analogy
9:45
What Cybercriminals Want: Your Credentials
12:00
A Simple Rule: Say No And Verify
14:20
Deepfakes, Fake Sites, And Voice Spoofs
17:20
Wire Fraud And Business Email Compromise
19:30
Password Managers And Strong Passwords
22:17
MFA Explained And Why It’s Essential
25:07
Data Breaches And Reused Password Risks
26:37
Facebook Privacy And Oversharing Risks
29:07
When Accounts Get Hacked And Monetized
30:27
Spotting Phishing: Emails And Links
32:17
Verify By Phone And Lean On Family
34:27
Encryption And Secure File Sharing
Retirement For Life
Cybersecurity For Retirees: Simple Steps To Stay Safe Online - Ep 45
Oct 17, 2025 Season 2 Episode 45
Christian Cyr, CPA, CFP®

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We bring in Winsor Consulting to unpack today’s most common scams hitting retirees and how to stop them with simple habits. We share a clear rule—say no and verify—and walk through passwords, MFA, privacy settings, and how to spot fake emails and links.

• why criminals target credentials and reused passwords
• how to apply the say no and verify rule
• deepfakes and voice cloning used in grandparent scams
• wire fraud and business email compromise patterns
• password managers and 12 to 16 character passphrases
• turning on MFA and using authenticator apps
• Facebook privacy settings and oversharing risks
• how to hover and check real senders and links
• using encrypted portals for sensitive documents
• who to call first when something feels off

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