Smarter Online Safety with Jocelyn King

Could you tell if a phone call from your "grandchild" was actually an AI deepfake? In this episode I sit down with 30-year cybersecurity expert Craig Taylor to break down the AI voice scams emptying families' bank accounts — and the one simple trick that stops them cold. AI voice cloning scams, deepfake fraud, and AI-powered phishing are exploding in 2026, and most people have no idea how easy it...

🔒 AI scams, deepfakes, and online predators are coming for our families like never before — so I sat down with one of the most respected cybersecurity experts in the world to break down exactly how to protect yourself, your kids, and the people you love… in plain English. I'm Jocelyn King, the Queen of Online Safety, and on this special edition of the Smarter Online Safety Show I'm joined by Gary...

Want to get into crypto without getting scammed?  In this episode of Smarter Online Safety, I sit down with Bitcoin expert Andrew Melnychuk-Oseen to break down cryptocurrency, self-custody, and crypto security for beginners — so you can protect your money before you ever buy your first coin. I'll be honest: most people lose crypto not to bad markets, but to bad security. So Andrew and I get practi...

AI scams are getting scary good — and in this episode I sit down with CIO Ryan Drumheller to break down exactly how to protect yourself online in 2026. We get real about the threats hitting everyday people right now: AI-powered phishing emails that look 100% legit, voice cloning scams where criminals call just to steal your voice, deepfakes, account takeovers, and the fake "renewal charge" emails...

In this episode I break down the FBI's 2026 Internet Crime Report — and the 10 biggest scams and cybercrime threats every American needs to know to protect themselves. Americans lost a record $21 billion to online scams last year, and for the first time the FBI is tracking AI scams: voice cloning, deepfakes, and AI phishing. I'm Jocelyn King, the Queen of Online Safety, and I'm pulling the 10 most...

How do you lose $200,000 to a Coinbase crypto scam in 30 minutes?  On this episode of the Smarter Online Safety Show, I sit down with Dr. Ed Holliday — "Doc Holliday" — a Mississippi dentist and 8-year crypto investor who was drained on Valentine's Day by one of the most sophisticated social engineering scams I've ever heard. Doc walks me through every step: how scammers used a fake Google support...

AI safety isn't optional anymore.    In this Mother's Day edition of The Smarter Online Safety Show, I sit down with 30-year cybersecurity and AI expert Tammy Schuring to unpack the biggest AI risks, agentic AI threats, and data privacy mistakes every family is making in 2026. We dive into why your data is the new gold, how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are quietly harvesting your pers...

Anonymity is dead — and I sat down with the "Mr. Wolf of Operations" to find out exactly how data brokers, AI, and your own phone are tracking every move you make. In this episode of the Smarter Online Safety Show, I'm joined by Roy Daya, founder of POVA.ai and a 20-year veteran of cyber operations and fraud investigations across 30+ countries. Roy reveals the uncomfortable truth about online priv...

🚨 Is your AI running on flat tires? Matt Soltau from IntelliPaaS reveals why legacy data systems are sabotaging your AI investment and putting your business at risk. In this episode of Smarter Online Safety, discover how disconnected databases, poor data integration, and outdated legacy systems create massive cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Learn how to protect your company's AI from data complian...

Former CIA officer reveals life-saving security secrets everyone needs. Tim Beard shares expert travel safety tips, cybersecurity protection, home security strategies, and fraud prevention from his Look Twice Mindset book series. 🔐 What You'll Learn: ✅ Travel safety secrets from intelligence professionals ✅ Cybersecurity tips to protect yourself online ✅ Home security strategies that actually...

A hotel guest just lost $10,000 to an email scam—and it could happen to you. This episode exposes how AI-powered phishing attacks are targeting travelers through vacation reservation scams and why your email inbox is literally a crime scene. Learn the exact cybersecurity steps to protect yourself from online scams in 2026. 🚨 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - How AI scammers craft perfect phishing emails that...

🚨 Your cell phone can't call 911 the way you think. Emergency response expert Avery Piantedosi reveals critical gaps in 911 technology and why wearable safety devices could save your life. Discover why emergency response systems are failing families and workplaces—and what you can do about it. From fall detection to GPS tracking, learn the truth about personal safety technology in 2026. 💡 KEY TO...

Are you accidentally making it easy for hackers to steal your money and data?  In this episode of the Smarter Online Safety show, Jocelyn King sits down with IT and cybersecurity expert Alejandro Sansevieri to break down the everyday habits that put you at risk—and exactly how to fix them. Whether you are a CEO protecting a business or a parent trying to keep your family safe online, cybersecurity...

Are your smart home devices spying on you?  In this episode of Smarter Online Safety , cybersecurity expert Lara Hamilton, Director of IT Services at HelpDesk Realty , reveals how cybercriminals are weaponizing AI to target everyday people. We dive deep into the hidden dangers of the technology you use daily. From the shocking privacy risks of smart vacuums and automatic litter boxes to the massiv...

Is your personal information already on the dark web? The short answer is yes. But that doesn't mean you have to be a victim. In this episode of the Smarter Online Safety Show, host Jocelyn King sits down with cybersecurity expert and private investigator Robert Siciliano to reveal the truth about modern online threats. As the CEO of Safer. Me with over 30 years of experience in physical and virtu...

Is that actually your boss on the Zoom call? In 2026, AI deepfakes and voice cloning scams have evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry known as industrialized fraud. In this episode, we sit down with Padraic O'Reilly, Chief Innovation Officer at CyberSaint, to reveal how cybercriminals are using advanced generative AI to bypass traditional security and target individuals and corporations ali...

Are you safe from the new wave of AI scams in 2026? In this episode of Smarter Online Safety, host Jocelyn King sits down with professional threat hunter Travis Simcox to reveal the terrifying truth about how cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to hack your psychology, not just your computer.  From AI-powered phishing kits that send millions of emails a week to adversary-in-the-middle...

Are you unknowingly giving away more data than you think? In Part 2 of The Smarter Online Safety Show, host Jocelyn King continues her powerful conversation with Charly Leetham, 40-year tech veteran and trusted “tech wrangler,” diving even deeper into the practical side of protecting yourself online. If Part 1 exposed how privacy has changed, Part 2 is all about what you can actually do about it....

Are you really private online anymore? If you’ve ever searched for something once—and then watched ads for it follow you across the internet—this episode is for you. In this episode of The Smarter Online Safety Show, host Jocelyn King sits down with Charly Leetham, a 40-year tech veteran and self-described “tech wrangler,” to unpack what online privacy actually looks like in today’s AI-driven, dat...

How can parents keep kids safe online without fear or constant conflict? 📱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In this episode of Smarter Online Safety, host Jocelyn King sits down with internationally recognized parenting expert Sue Atkins to talk about raising confident, safe kids in today’s digital world. They cover age-appropriate screen time, how to spot early signs of cyberbullying and online harm, and simple ways...

In this powerful episode of Smarter Online Safety, Jocelyn King talks with Roger Canaff — former New York City special victims prosecutor, survivor advocate, and legal thriller author — about how predators operate online, the rise of AI “nudify” tools, and concrete steps parents and caregivers can take to protect kids and support survivors. What you’ll hear in this episode: 1. Roger’s path into sp...

Protect what matters — not everything. In this episode David Cruz (El Maestro) breaks cybersecurity down into a simple, practical model: Risk → Behavior → Practice. Perfect for CEOs, small business owners, parents — anyone who wants real protection without the tech overwhelm. Episode highlights 1. A simple framework to decide what to protect and how much to spend. 2. Why metadata & “oversharin...

Smarter Online Safety — Jocelyn King with Daphne Ng A frank, non-technical conversation about how AI (voice cloning & deepfakes) is changing scams — including a $25M corporate fraud case — and what everyday people and teams can do right now to protect themselves. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly, simple online-safety tips 🎧 Listen on Apple/Spotify/Google Key takeaways: 1. Scams scale faster today by l...

Grant McCracken joins Jocelyn King on this episode of Smarter Online Safety to demystify bug bounties, penetration testing, AI security and the human mistakes that fuel most breaches. If you want practical, non-technical advice for protecting your business (or the businesses you rely on), this is the episode to watch. What we cover: 1. What a bug bounty is and why it works (even for small teams) 2...

AI is an amazing tool — but without guardrails it can cause real harm. In this episode Jocelyn King chats with Kevin Carlson (Tech CXO) about practical, non-technical ways individuals and leaders can adopt AI safely, protect sensitive data, and rethink jobs to work with — not against — AI. What you’ll learn • Kevin’s plain-spoken view on AI: hype vs. reality • Why “AI-positive” leadership matters...