UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses

Hosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/  | Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/

Guest: Jocelyn King, "Queen of Online Safety" - https://www.smarteronlinesafety.com/ 

In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King shares her harrowing personal story of being targeted by cybercriminals for years, losing over $500,000, and how it led to her mission of protecting others online.

The conversation focuses on a critical but underserved area: protecting our elderly community from cyber scams. With over
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Jocelyn shares practical strategies for safeguarding elderly family members, including setting up two-factor authentication alerts to your phone, establishing "stranger danger" protocols for the digital age, and creating emergency response plans. The hosts discuss real cases, including a devastating $300,000 retirement theft, and why traditional banking protections don't apply when victims willingly transfer money to scammers.

Key takeaways include actionable steps business owners can take today to protect elderly family members who could become unexpected financial burdens if targeted by sophisticated scammers.