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Cyber Security Do's & Dont's With Kathy Macdonald
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…
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