Ever clicked "Sign in with Google" without thinking twice? You're not alone—but that convenience might be your biggest security risk. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze breaks down the invisible web of permissions connecting your entire digital life, filmed at Black Sheep Coffee in St. Paul, MN.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series on managing your digital risk profile. We're exposing how single sign-on creates a domino effect that can topple your entire online presence if one account falls. Plus, we reveal what apps like TikTok are really accessing on your phone—and why you should care.

Your Action Items:

• Deny unnecessary permissions on new app downloads
• Audit your Google/Facebook connected apps today
• Use unique passwords for critical accounts (banking, email, retirement)

This isn't about fear—it's about informed decisions. Does a video app really need your contacts and GPS location? Probably not. Learn to spot the red flags before you hit "Accept All."

Don't let convenience compromise your security. Hit subscribe for Part 2, where we dive into the global threat landscape and how businesses use white papers to define risk. Your digital safety starts with one simple audit—let's get started.

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Looking back at the cybersecurity lessons that made the biggest difference this year? Jen breaks down the 9 most powerful, actionable steps you've learned through SipCyber - the security moves that drastically reduce your risk without requiring a tech degree. From credit freezes to SIM swap protection, these aren't theoretical tips - they're the defenses that actually stop criminals in their tracks.

This year-end recap is your cybersecurity checklist for 2024, covering everything from shopping safely during the holidays to protecting your property deed from fraud. Whether you implemented these strategies already or need a refresher before the new year, this episode delivers practical protection for your family, your finances, and your digital life.

What You'll Learn:

• Why freezing your credit (including Innovis) is the #1 defense against identity theft
• The ironclad rule for public Wi-Fi that protects your banking and email
• The 3-second phishing scan that stops scams before you click
• How to lock down social media privacy settings for yourself and your kids
• Why credit cards beat debit cards for holiday shopping protection
• The simple PIN that prevents devastating SIM swap attacks
• How to set up free property fraud alerts before criminals target your home
• Smart AI safety rules: when to verify facts and when to walk away
• Red flags for online romance scams and financial manipulation

Don't let 2024 end without securing what matters most. Hit subscribe for more coffee-break cybersecurity that protects your family without the tech overwhelm!

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The holidays aren't just busy for shoppers—they're prime hunting season for cybercriminals. While you're wrapping gifts and booking flights, threat actors are unwrapping your financial data at gas pumps, coffee shops, and fake charity sites.

In this holiday edition of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze breaks down four critical defensive strategies to protect your cash, cards, and personal information during the most wonderful (and vulnerable) time of the year. From sophisticated credit card shimmers hidden inside gas pumps to public Wi-Fi traps at airports, this episode reveals exactly how scammers exploit holiday chaos—and what you can do to stop them.

What You'll Learn:

• Why you should never use your debit card for holiday shopping (and what to use instead)
• How to spot credit card skimmers and shimmers at gas stations before they steal your data
• The public Wi-Fi mistake that exposes your banking passwords to hackers
• How to identify fake charity scams and gift card fraud schemes
• Simple protocols that protect your family's finances during travel season

Don't let hackers unwrap your holiday joy. Like, share, and subscribe for weekly cybersecurity tips served up with coffee shop authenticity.

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