CybersecuriTea Newsletter

From virtual cards to email aliases, learn why data masking is the smartest trick you can pull this week. Read our latest issue.

AI voice scams are the latest scary monster. Voice vampires are stealing your sound to steal your money. Learn how you can stay unbitten.

Today we're talking about fear-based headlines, spooky spam texts, and why calm beats clickbait. 🎃 Read 'The Cyber Panic That Cried Boo!'

Big breaches aren't just tech news, they ripple into our everyday lives. Between the Red Hat breach and the AWS outage, now's the time to make sure your backups and passwords are ready to roll.

That Escalated Quickly What happens when online drama gets personal? A real story about doxxing, digital safety, and staying calm when the internet gets weird.

A Facebook group conversation about privacy turned into a doxxing threat, and a real-world reminder of why digital safety plans matter.

We're a bit late off the mark, but it's Opt Out October over with our friends at EFF.org. Super valuable, and worth your time! https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/09/opt-out-october-daily-tips-protect-your-privacy-and-security

Yesterday, I was interviewed by a UX student at Purdue University. It was absolutely delightful, and definitely gave me confidence that the youth are determined to move the world in the right direction. Super inspiring!
#UX #Communication #TechnicalCommunication

ScamGPT and the Business of Crime Cybercrime now runs like a startup. Learn how ScamGPT and pro-grade tools are changing the game and what steps you can take to keep you safe.”

Phishing just got an upgrade: ScamGPT and pro-level scam tools mean anyone can run a phishing empire. Here's how to fight back.

The Scam Survival Guide from CybersecuriTea Scammers are everywhere—but you don’t have to fall for it. Learn how to spot the tricks, protect yourself, and explore our new Scam Database.

Scams are evolving fast: texts, emails, calls, you name it. This week we break down practical ways to stay safe and introduce our new Scam Database, a community powered resource to help share and spot real scams.

Who Leaked Your SSN This Time? Spoiler: it doesn’t matter. Your data’s already out there. Here’s how to freeze, lock, and protect your number.

Another Social Security leak? Shocking… not really. 😑 The truth: it doesn't matter who leaked it. What matters is locking down your SSN. This week's issue shows you how to do it once and stay covered.

How to Spot a Phishing Email Before It Hooks You Don’t take the bait. Learn how to spot phishing emails and shady links before you click. Practical tips to stay safe and out of the spam trap.

🎣 Phishing emails are getting harder to spot. Don't take the bait. Check out this week's newsletter to learn how to spot a phishing email before it reels you in.

#CybersecuriTea #Cybersecurity #Phishing #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalSafety

How to Get Deleted from the Internet You can’t erase yourself from the internet, but you can make your data harder to find. Here’s how to start cleaning up your digital trail.

You can't erase yourself from the internet. But you *can* start cleaning up your data. We're digging into how (and why) to start today.

#OnlinePrivacy #DataCleanup #DigitalSafety #CybersecuriTea #SecureYourData

You’re Being Sold: What Data Brokers Know About You Learn how data brokers collect and sell your personal information and what you can do to reclaim your privacy in a billion-dollar data economy.

Ever searched for something once and got ads for it *forever*? Thank a data broker. This week's newsletter breaks down what they are, how they profit off your info, and why they're bad for your privacy. #DataPrivacy #cybersecurity #infosec #DataBrokers #CybersecuriTea

Ransomware Isn’t the Villain: Your Backup Plan Is Ransomware isn’t the real threat, poor backup planning is. Learn how attackers work and what you can do to protect yourself with simple strategies.

The scary part of ransomware isn't the malware. It's not having a recovery plan. But there's a quick way to fix that. Read the latest newsletter to learn how.
#ransomware #CybersecuriTea #techsupportlife #databreach #infosec

Have you donated to your favorite apps? @Readwise wrote this great blog post about why they're bootstrapped: https://blog.readwise.io/why-were-bootstrapping-readwise/

#Readwise #SafeSocials #OnlineIntegrity #DigitalLiteracy

The Best Password Manager Is the One You'll Actually Use Still not using a password manager? Here's a simple, secure alternative. Even small changes to your password habits can make a big difference.

We know passwords can be a pain, but reusing your dog's name for everything isn't the answer. This week we've got a dead-simple system for better passwords (even if you're not ready for a manager yet). #CybersecuriTea #BetterPasswords #DigitalHabits

Have you donated to your favorite apps? @Signal covers 30% of its running costs from small donors like all of us. If you appreciate secure communications, donating to Signal is a great way to make sure you have access to them.
https://signal.org/donate/
#Signal #SafeSocials #SecurePasswords

One App to Rule Them All: Set Up Your Password Manager Learn how to set up your password manager step by step, from importing saved logins to enabling 2FA and syncing across devices. It’s easier (and more powerful) than you think.

Passwords on sticky notes? Not anymore. This week's CybersecuriTea shows you how to set up a password manager with zero overwhelm.
🫖 Grab a cup of your favorite blend, and we'll walk through it one step at a time.
#CybersecuriTea #DigitalSecurity #PasswordManager #PrivacyTips

Hey folks! Update your Chrome browsers immediately! Again! https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/google-patches-critical-zero-day-flaw.html

#SafeBrowsing #SimpleCybersecurity #SecureYourData #StaySaneOnline

Your Passwords Deserve Better Passwords are a mess. A manager keeps them safe, synced, and stress-free—plus it helps in emergencies. Here’s why now is the time to choose one.

A password manager can help you: protect your digital life, prep for emergencies, and make legacy planning easier.

It's not just a tool. It's a digital life raft. Read the the latest issue.
#CybersecuriTea #passwordmanager #digitalsecurity #onlinesafety

CybersecuriTea Protect your kids. Help your parents. Stay sane online.

One simple habit stopped my mom from falling for scams: Screencap and Send. Here's how it works and how to teach it.

#OnlineSafety #FamilyTech #ScamPrevention #CybersecuriTea

They Clicked a File. The Malware Used Google Calendar. Hackers used a phishing email and Google Calendar to control malware. Find out how the attack worked and what simple steps can help prevent it.

Hackers used Google Calendar to control malware. Not to schedule the attack, to run it. All it took was someone opening a sketchy ZIP file. The malware phoned home using Calendar events like it was RSVPing to chaos. Read the full breakdown.

#CybersecuriTea #phishing #DigitalSecurity

#SecureYourData

I'm about to start writing a set of articles on #CybersecurityScams against #Seniors. Which, of all the many, many schemes out there that target seniors specifically, do you think needs the most attention? Let me know in the comments.
#SeniorLiving #SeniorCitizens #SimpleCybersecurity...

I swear, some days it feels like all we do is figure out how to struggle upstream against the algorithms.
#pleaseSubscribe #PlatformsGonnaPlatform #StaySaneOnline

What Kids Say Online Can Linger. Here’s How to Clean It Up. Kids’ YouTube comments can linger. Learn why it matters and how to clean them up to protect their digital footprint.

New AI tools can find old YouTube comments. We turned that into a teachable moment — and a cleanup guide.
#privacy #StaySafeOnline #ThinkBeforeYouPost

#SimpleCybersecurity #SecureYourData #StaySaneOnline

Whew! The trick with generating a weekly newsletter in a space like #cybersecurity is trimming down all the things there are to talk about, into a concise, easy to read newsletter with straightforward actions. We were up way too late, ranking topics. Here we go!

#Startup #newsletter...

Debate going on here at HQ: do you update your apps on your phone:
1) Weekly on Friday
2) Weekly on Sunday
3) Weekly on Monday
4) I set them to autoupdate
5) What do you mean, update my apps?

##SimpleCybersecurity #SecureYourData #StaySaneOnline