DR. ERIC COLE | How Cyberthreats Endanger Men and Their Families

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Jul 15, 2025

Dr. Eric Cole, a cybersecurity expert and former CIA hacker, dives into the critical importance of protecting families from online threats. He discusses the dangers of oversharing personal information and highlights risky apps that children might encounter. With tips on monitoring kids' online activities and establishing effective cyber hygiene, Eric stresses that passwords are becoming obsolete. He emphasizes the need for parents to balance technology use and safeguard children from online predators, ensuring their safety in an increasingly digital world.

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ANECDOTE

Sharing Kids' Photos Invites Danger

We share kids' pictures online while we'd never tolerate strangers taking photos of them in person.
Predators use these posts to target and potentially abduct children online.

INSIGHT

Attackers Target Vulnerabilities Online

Attackers target the most vulnerable, not the well-protected or famous.
Many men are strong offline but weak online because they neglect cybersecurity and monitoring.

ADVICE

Monitor Kids' Social Media Actively

Parents should actively monitor and control their kids' social media accounts.
If kids refuse parental access, don't give them phones or social media privileges.

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Considering how often we utilize technology, we don’t spend as nearly as much time as we should protecting ourselves against the inherent vulnerabilities and bad actors who would exploit the very tools designed to improve our lives. The fact of the matter is, cybersecurity has become a huge issue (only to become more relevant as technology advances). My guest today, Dr. Eric Cole, has spent decades learning, understanding, and teaching people how to protect themselves and their loved ones from cyber-threats. Today, we talk about the apps that are more dangerous than others, how best to keep your children safe from online predators, what he calls, cyber-hygiene, why passwords are dead and what to do about it, and why social media will never fully protect children.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Welcoming Dr. Eric Cole 00:26 - Importance of Cybersecurity for Families 01:24 - Dangers of Sharing Personal Information Online 02:47 - Targeting Vulnerable Individuals 04:26 - Impact of Technology on Parenting 05:45 - Prevalence of Child Exploitation 08:12 - Monitoring Kids' Online Interactions 10:00 - Social Media Security Measures 12:16 - Identifying Suspicious Accounts 15:00 - Limiting Kids' Access to Smartphones 19:09 - Balancing Technology Use 22:32 - Monitoring Social Media Comments 26:00 - Risks of Location Tracking in Photos 30:06 - Moving Beyond Passwords 32:31 - Avoiding Malicious Links 35:13 - Value of Online Protection Services 37:51 - Cell Phones and Privacy Concerns 43:03 - Importance of Software Updates 45:20 - Benefits of Using VPNs 46:43 - Upgrading Technology Safely 49:20 - AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement 52:43 - Practical Cybersecurity Tips 54:24 - Closing Remarks

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