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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 26/11/2025
If your gadgets are talking behind your back, they should at least tell you who they're talking to. "Smart" doesn't necessarily mean safe. A privacy check or two never hurts.
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The Naughty List: Why Most “Smart” Gifts Deserve Coal This Year
Your smart home gadgets might be spilling more secrets than your group chat. Learn how you can protect your privacy and keep your home secure this season.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 13/11/2025
When companies lay off cybersecurity and IT teams, the tech you rely on doesn't magically stay safe. It gets shakier. Fewer people patching systems = more outages, more breaches, and more “how did this happen?” headlines. We break it all down here in the latest issue.
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When the Firewall Falls: How Tech Layoffs Quietly Make Us All Less Safe
Tech layoffs don’t just hurt workers, they make the tech we rely on shakier. Here’s how those cuts ripple down to your data.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 11/11/2025
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 11/11/2025
Holiday scams are on the rise. Learn how you can avoid the fake charities, sketchy 'bank' calls, and gift card traps without losing your festive spirit. Our latest CybersecuriTea issue covers simple ways to help your family stay secure this season. Read here:...
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 06/11/2025
Blue Shield quietly shared patients' health data with Google for *years*. Slow leaks are still breaches. Read more in this week's CybersecuriTea.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 04/11/2025
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 30/10/2025
From virtual cards to email aliases, learn why data masking is the smartest trick you can pull this week. Read our latest issue.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 28/10/2025
AI voice scams are the latest scary monster. Voice vampires are stealing your sound to steal your money. Learn how you can stay unbitten.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 23/10/2025
Today we're talking about fear-based headlines, spooky spam texts, and why calm beats clickbait. 🎃 Read 'The Cyber Panic That Cried Boo!'
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 21/10/2025
Big breaches aren't just tech news, they ripple into our everyday lives. Between the Red Hat breach and the AWS outage, now's the time to make sure your backups and passwords are ready to roll.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 16/10/2025
A Facebook group conversation about privacy turned into a doxxing threat, and a real-world reminder of why digital safety plans matter.
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That Escalated Quickly
What happens when online drama gets personal? A real story about doxxing, digital safety, and staying calm when the internet gets weird.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 03/10/2025
We're a bit late off the mark, but it's Opt Out October over with our friends at EFF.org. Super valuable, and worth your time! www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/09/opt-o…
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 30/09/2025
Yesterday, I was interviewed by a UX student at Purdue University. It was absolutely delightful, and definitely gave me confidence that the youth are determined to move the world in the right direction. Super inspiring! #UX #Communication #TechnicalCommunication
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 25/09/2025
Phishing just got an upgrade: ScamGPT and pro-level scam tools mean anyone can run a phishing empire. Here's how to fight back.
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ScamGPT and the Business of Crime
Cybercrime now runs like a startup. Learn how ScamGPT and pro-grade tools are changing the game and what steps you can take to keep you safe.”
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 11/09/2025
Scams are evolving fast: texts, emails, calls, you name it. This week we break down practical ways to stay safe and introduce our new Scam Database, a community powered resource to help share and spot real scams.
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The Scam Survival Guide from CybersecuriTea
Scammers are everywhere—but you don’t have to fall for it. Learn how to spot the tricks, protect yourself, and explore our new Scam Database.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 04/09/2025
Another Social Security leak? Shocking… not really. 😑 The truth: it doesn't matter who leaked it. What matters is locking down your SSN. This week's issue shows you how to do it once and stay covered.
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Who Leaked Your SSN This Time?
Spoiler: it doesn’t matter. Your data’s already out there. Here’s how to freeze, lock, and protect your number.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 13/08/2025
🎣 Phishing emails are getting harder to spot. Don't take the bait. Check out this week's newsletter to learn how to spot a phishing email before it reels you in. #CybersecuriTea #Cybersecurity #Phishing #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalSafety
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How to Spot a Phishing Email Before It Hooks You
Don’t take the bait. Learn how to spot phishing emails and shady links before you click. Practical tips to stay safe and out of the spam trap.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 31/07/2025
You can't erase yourself from the internet. But you *can* start cleaning up your data. We're digging into how (and why) to start today. #OnlinePrivacy #DataCleanup #DigitalSafety #CybersecuriTea #SecureYourData
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How to Get Deleted from the Internet
You can’t erase yourself from the internet, but you can make your data harder to find. Here’s how to start cleaning up your digital trail.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 23/07/2025
Ever searched for something once and got ads for it *forever*? Thank a data broker. This week's newsletter breaks down what they are, how they profit off your info, and why they're bad for your privacy. #DataPrivacy #cybersecurity #infosec #DataBrokers #CybersecuriTea
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You’re Being Sold: What Data Brokers Know About You
Learn how data brokers collect and sell your personal information and what you can do to reclaim your privacy in a billion-dollar data economy.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 17/07/2025
The scary part of ransomware isn't the malware. It's not having a recovery plan. But there's a quick way to fix that. Read the latest newsletter to learn how. #ransomware #CybersecuriTea #techsupportlife #databreach #infosec
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Ransomware Isn’t the Villain: Your Backup Plan Is
Ransomware isn’t the real threat, poor backup planning is. Learn how attackers work and what you can do to protect yourself with simple strategies.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 16/07/2025
Have you donated to your favorite apps? @Readwise wrote this great blog post about why they're bootstrapped: blog.readwise.io/why-were-bootstrap… #Readwise #SafeSocials #OnlineIntegrity #DigitalLiteracy
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 08/07/2025
We know passwords can be a pain, but reusing your dog's name for everything isn't the answer. This week we've got a dead-simple system for better passwords (even if you're not ready for a manager yet). #CybersecuriTea #BetterPasswords #DigitalHabits
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The Best Password Manager Is the One You'll Actually Use
Still not using a password manager? Here's a simple, secure alternative. Even small changes to your password habits can make a big difference.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 02/07/2025
Have you donated to your favorite apps? @Signal covers 30% of its running costs from small donors like all of us. If you appreciate secure communications, donating to Signal is a great way to make sure you have access to them. signal.org/donate #Signal #SafeSocials #SecurePasswords
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 02/07/2025
Passwords on sticky notes? Not anymore. This week's CybersecuriTea shows you how to set up a password manager with zero overwhelm. 🫖 Grab a cup of your favorite blend, and we'll walk through it one step at a time. #CybersecuriTea #DigitalSecurity #PasswordManager #PrivacyTips
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One App to Rule Them All: Set Up Your Password Manager
Learn how to set up your password manager step by step, from importing saved logins to enabling 2FA and syncing across devices. It’s easier (and more powerful) than you think.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 01/07/2025
Hey folks! Update your Chrome browsers immediately! Again! thehackernews.com/2025/07/google-pa… #SafeBrowsing #SimpleCybersecurity #SecureYourData #StaySaneOnline
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 26/06/2025
A password manager can help you: protect your digital life, prep for emergencies, and make legacy planning easier. It's not just a tool. It's a digital life raft. Read the the latest issue. #CybersecuriTea #passwordmanager #digitalsecurity #onlinesafety
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Your Passwords Deserve Better
Passwords are a mess. A manager keeps them safe, synced, and stress-free—plus it helps in emergencies. Here’s why now is the time to choose one.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 17/06/2025
One simple habit stopped my mom from falling for scams: Screencap and Send. Here's how it works and how to teach it. #OnlineSafety #FamilyTech #ScamPrevention #CybersecuriTea
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 16/06/2025
Hackers used Google Calendar to control malware. Not to schedule the attack, to run it. All it took was someone opening a sketchy ZIP file. The malware phoned home using Calendar events like it was RSVPing to chaos. Read the full breakdown. #CybersecuriTea #phishing #DigitalSecurity
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They Clicked a File. The Malware Used Google Calendar.
Hackers used a phishing email and Google Calendar to control malware. Find out how the attack worked and what simple steps can help prevent it.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 16/06/2025
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 16/06/2025
I'm about to start writing a set of articles on #CybersecurityScams against #Seniors. Which, of all the many, many schemes out there that target seniors specifically, do you think needs the most attention? Let me know in the comments. #SeniorLiving #SeniorCitizens #SimpleCybersecurity...
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 12/06/2025
I swear, some days it feels like all we do is figure out how to struggle upstream against the algorithms. #pleaseSubscribe #PlatformsGonnaPlatform #StaySaneOnline
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 11/06/2025
New AI tools can find old YouTube comments. We turned that into a teachable moment — and a cleanup guide. #privacy #StaySafeOnline #ThinkBeforeYouPost
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What Kids Say Online Can Linger. Here’s How to Clean It Up.
Kids’ YouTube comments can linger. Learn why it matters and how to clean them up to protect their digital footprint.
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 10/06/2025
#SimpleCybersecurity #SecureYourData #StaySaneOnline
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 10/06/2025
Whew! The trick with generating a weekly newsletter in a space like #cybersecurity is trimming down all the things there are to talk about, into a concise, easy to read newsletter with straightforward actions. We were up way too late, ranking topics. Here we go! #Startup #newsletter...
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 09/06/2025
Debate going on here at HQ: do you update your apps on your phone: 1) Weekly on Friday 2) Weekly on Sunday 3) Weekly on Monday 4) I set them to autoupdate 5) What do you mean, update my apps? ##SimpleCybersecurity #SecureYourData #StaySaneOnline
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 08/06/2025
So many things happened last week in the world of digital security -- it's set off a flurry of posts and articles I get to write to share with you all! #cybersecurity #CybersecurityWriting #GenX #datasecurity #StaySaneOnline
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CybersecuriTea Newsletter @cybersecuritea.com · 04/06/2025
We’re the sandwich generation. We're managing parents, kids, passwords, smart speakers, and yes, printers. We know our data's out there. We know something needs to be done. This is where we figure it out, together. Subscribe to our free newsletter for practical advice in plain English.
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