Privacy Mentor with Carrie Kerskie

Protecting your privacy in the digital age is tough. Identity theft, fraud, and cyber threats are on the rise. How about a Privacy Mentor? Let me be your guide by simplifying complex topics and providing you with tools and resources to help you become a difficult target for cyber criminals.

EP 78 Are in-app browsers collecting your information? 09/09/2022

EP 77 Risks of using a free email service and a safer alternative: Interview with Brad Deflin of Total Digital Security 08/24/2022

EP 76 How to determine if a PayPal invoice is REAL or a SCAM 08/03/2022

EP 75 Hermit Spyware: What you need to know 07/20/2022

EP 74 This 4th, Take Back Your Independence: Why you can't rely on companies to catch fraudulent transactions for you 07/06/2022

EP 73 Privacy vs. Convenience: How much information are you sacrificing for productivity? 06/22/2022

EP 72 Experian Changed How Online Credit Freezes are Managed: What You Need to Know 06/01/2022

EP 71 Privacy Not Included: How To Find Out If Your Smart Devices Are Exposing Your Privacy 05/18/2022

EP 70 Watch Out For New Bank Scam Using 2FA Codes 05/04/2022

EP 69 Interview with Startpage CEO Robert E.G. Beens 04/20/2022

EP 69 Interview with Startpage CEO Robert E.G. Beens Email plays a big part of communicating in this digital age, but did you know that many of the free email services are scraping your emails to collect information? That’s right. The reason so many of these email services are free, is due to the fact that they are profiting off of data collected via emails you send and receive. This data is then used and sold for marketing or other purposes. Following up one of our previous episodes with 's Director of Brand and Strategic Partnerships, Kelly Finnerty, I sit down with Robert E.G. Beens, the Co-Founder and CEO of and , and a recognized privacy expert and advocate. Here are a few key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode: What is and why was it created Why it's important to protect email privacy What are the risks of not using encrypted email? What to know about encryption Do all parties need to use to maintain encryption? What shouldn’t be sent in an email How to migrate your email to Are custom domains available? Do they offer email plans for businesses or only consumers? How proved they value privacy when censored by Russia? If you are currently using a free email service, you owe it to your privacy to listen to the episode and explore . Your privacy will thank you. Also, don’t forget to check out where we talked to Kelly Finnerty from Robert E.G. Beens is the Co-Founder and CEO of and , and a recognized privacy expert and advocate. At Startpage, Beens oversees operations, product development, technology, and finance. He is also a commercial airline pilot with Netherlands-based airline KLM. He earned his Master’s degree in Corporate, Social & Economic Dutch Law from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. Resources: Check out StartMail - Make Startpage your default search engine - Episode 66 - StartPage, The Ethical Search Engine - Visit our website privacy-mentor.com /episode/index/show/carriekerskie/id/22840694

EP 68 Which is More Secure? Fraud Alert, a Credit Lock, or a Credit Freeze? 04/13/2022

EP 67 How Remote Access Software is Used For Both Good And Evil 04/05/2022

EP 66 Startpage: The Ethical Search Engine That Values Your Privacy 03/30/2022

EP 65 Tips to Avoid Fraud This Tax Season with ASAC Ron Loecker 03/16/2022

EP 64 1099 Fraud: How You're Responsible for Capital Gains Criminals are Making 03/02/2022

EP 63 The Worst Thing You Can Do If Your Mobile Phone is Hijacked 02/23/2022

EP 62 Sweetheart Scammers: The Cost of Finding Love Online 02/16/2022

EP 61 Sneaky Scam Makes Hidden Changes to Your Email 02/09/2022

EP 60 Is your Data Showing? 02/02/2022

EP 59 Minimizing Your Online Exposure with Red 5 Security CEO Kris Coleman 01/25/2022

EP 59 Minimizing Your Online Exposure with Red 5 Security CEO Kris Coleman Carrie is joined by Red5Security CEO Kris Coleman this week as they go over how easy it is for someone to find your personal information online. They discuss topics such as how this information gets out there, and who’s collecting it. They also talk about if you can remove what’s already out there, and things you can do to limit how much data is collected on you. Things you’ll learn in this episode: How your information is collected, even if you’re not the one putting it out there Where it’s collected and why If removing the information out there is possible Tips for limiting your own exposure Link to Red5Security’s website BIO: Mr. Kris Coleman Mr. Kris Coleman founded Red Five Security in 2004 to provide world class, state of the art security and protective intelligence services. Mr. Coleman continues to use his knowledge, experience, and integrity to grow Red Five into a multi-faceted company focused on bespoke security solutions for unique clientele. Working in both the private and public sectors throughout his 20+ year career, he has served with the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and as a former Principal with Good Harbor Consulting. Mr. Coleman’s depth and range of experiences allows the Red Five team to specialize in high quality, proactive, and discreet security services. He has built a unique capability in Red Five to support clients with tailored low-profile security operations, analysis, training, and program and system design. A distinctive portion of Mr. Coleman’s work in the private sector includes the complete assessment, design development, and installation of cutting-edge security programs for high-net-worth clients. Projects have included large residences in Florida, California and the Washington DC, area (some in excess of 45,000 square feet), commercial facilities with challenging security requirements, as well as unique sites overseas. Be sure to check out episode 56, where Carrie interviews another employee of Red5, Special Agent Tom Whalen, as he breaks down FBI Operation Trojan Shield, which resulted in the infiltration of criminal organizations around the world. /episode/index/show/carriekerskie/id/21894530