{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Cyber Security Do's &amp; Dont's With Kathy Macdonald","description":"Episode Summary In this episode, Melanie Wakelin speaks with Kathy Macdonald, a former Calgary Police Service officer with 25 years of experience in fraud prevention and cybersecurity education. Kathy explains how cybercrime has evolved from traditional scams into sophisticated online manipulation using social engineering, AI technology, and identity theft. She shares practical advice for protecting children, seniors, and businesses from online scams, sextortion, data breaches, and digital exploitation. The conversation also explores how cybercrime connects to larger issues like human trafficking, and why awareness and prevention are more important than ever in the digital age. Key Takeaways \u2022 Cybercrime relies heavily on social engineering, manipulating emotions like fear, urgency, and trust. \u2022 AI deepfakes and image manipulation are increasingly being used to exploit and blackmail young people. \u2022 Password reuse and data breaches make individuals vulnerable to credential stuffing attacks. \u2022 Apps can expose personal data through tracking, microphone access, and contact permissions. \u2022 Online exploitation, including sextortion and revenge porn, is a growing threat for teens and adults. \u2022 Parents should actively monitor online activity and talk openly with children about digital safety. \u2022 Seniors are frequent targets of scams and benefit from bank alerts and stronger account protections. \u2022 Cybercrime is often connected to organized crime and human trafficking networks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kathy Macdonald 02:30 How cybercrime evolved from traditional fraud 08:50 Online risks facing children and teens 17:30 App tracking and personal data exposure 20:00 Password security and data breaches 26:40 Sextortion and online exploitation 30:40 How scammers manipulate emotions 43:20 What parents should do if a child is targeted 52:00 AI risks and the future of cybersecurity 59:15 Cybercrime and human trafficking Guest Information Kathy Macdonald Cybersecurity Speaker and Former Calgary Police Officer Website: kathymacdonald.ca    Episode References: Subscribe to the Activate &amp;amp; Illuminate Newsletter (for BONUS content and more): LET\u2019S GET ACTIVATED &amp;nbsp; Connect with Melanie: Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/activateandilluminate\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/activateandilluminate YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@activateandilluminatewithmel Website: https:\/\/activateandilluminate.com\/ Contact Us: pr@melaniewakelin.com Melanie\u2019s Businesses: LifeVantage Representative: http:\/\/protandimcanada.lifevantage.com\/ &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Activate &amp; Illuminate with Melanie Wakelin","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/558740","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40398250\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199499210"}