Are you safe from the new wave of AI scams in 2026? In this episode of Smarter Online Safety, host Jocelyn King sits down with professional threat hunter Travis Simcox to reveal the terrifying truth about how cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to hack your psychology, not just your computer.

From AI-powered phishing kits that send millions of emails a week to adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks that bypass MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), we break down the high-tech tools used by modern cyber crime rings.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* The 2026 AI Threat Landscape: How social engineering is evolving with AI voices and automated bots. * Browser-in-the-Browser Attacks: A simple "drag test" to spot a fake login window instantly. * MFA Interception: How scammers trick you into giving up your one-time password (OTP) through fake bank calls. * Check Fraud for Gen Z: Why the "funds availability" policy is being weaponized against younger people. * The Passkey Solution: Why Passkeys are currently your best defense against sophisticated phishing.

Don't wait until your account is drained. Learn the cybersecurity habits and threat research insights you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Are you unknowingly giving away more data than you think?

In Part 2 of The Smarter Online Safety Show, host Jocelyn King continues her powerful conversation with Charly Leetham, 40-year tech veteran and trusted “tech wrangler,” diving even deeper into the practical side of protecting yourself online.

If Part 1 exposed how privacy has changed, Part 2 is all about what you can actually do about it.

Charly shares simple, actionable steps to take back control of your digital life—without overwhelm, tech jargon, or scare tactics. From smart device settings to everyday habits that dramatically lower your risk, this episode is your practical guide to staying safe in an AI-powered world.

In this episode, you’ll learn: - The simple privacy settings most people forget to check - How to reduce your digital footprint without disappearing from the internet - The truth about “free” apps and what they’re really collecting - Smart ways to manage passwords (without driving yourself crazy) - How to protect yourself from social engineering attacks - Why convenience is often the biggest security risk - What to do if you think your data has already been exposed - How to build long-term digital confidence for you and your family

This episode is about empowerment—not paranoia. Because staying safe online doesn’t require being technical… it requires being aware.

Connect with Charly: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskCharlyLeetham/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/yourbizmgr Website: https://askcharlyleetham.com/

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Are you really private online anymore?

If you’ve ever searched for something once—and then watched ads for it follow you across the internet—this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Smarter Online Safety Show, host Jocelyn King sits down with Charly Leetham, a 40-year tech veteran and self-described “tech wrangler,” to unpack what online privacy actually looks like in today’s AI-driven, data-tracking world.

From the days of dial-up and cassette tapes to modern AI and cybercrime, Charly has truly seen it all. She shares practical, real-world guidance—without jargon or fear tactics—to help everyday people stay safe, sane, and secure online.

In this episode, you’ll learn: -Why online “privacy” isn’t what it used to be -How marketers and hackers track your data—and how to limit it -The danger of upgrading too fast… and the even bigger risk of skipping updates -Why hackers love software release notes -What personal information you should never share online -How to spot red flags when websites ask for your details -Simple habits that can dramatically reduce your risk of identity theft -How AI is changing cybercrime—and how to stay protected without being technical

Connect with Charly: -Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskCharlyLeetham/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham/ -Twitter: https://x.com/yourbizmgr -Website: https://askcharlyleetham.com/

👉 Watch the full episode to learn how to protect your privacy in an AI-powered world. 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and 💬 Comment with your biggest online privacy concern.

The Smarter Online Safety Show helps everyday people understand cybersecurity, privacy, and digital safety—simply, clearly, and without fear.

🔗 Connect & Stay Cyber Smart Follow Jocelyn King for weekly tips on online safety, privacy, and digital confidence.

#OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity #DigitalPrivacy #AIandSecurity #CyberAwareness #SmarterOnlineSafety