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https://youtu.be/b4E_tu-rnRo In this Bob The Cyber-Guy tutorial, I take a practical, researched look at Startpage and whether it is a good choice as the default search engine in Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers. This is a researched recommendation, not a paid endorsement. I do not work for Startpage, I am not affiliated with Startpage, and I have not received any payment, sponsorship, product benefit, or compensation from Startpage for making this video. The goal is simple: help everyday users, especially seniors, understand whether Startpage can offer more private searching, less tracking, and fewer misleading sponsored-result distractions compared with standard Google searches. Startpage ( https://www.startpage.com/ ) may be a good “middle road” choice for people who want more privacy without giving up familiar-style search results. But it is not magic. Sponsored results can still appear, and users still need to slow down, check web addresses, and verify before trust. Stay s...

SIM Swap - When Scammers Steal Your Phone Number https://youtu.be/as9y21AKgco 📱 Your phone number may be more powerful than you realize. In this Cyber Bob’s Cyber Safety Tip, we uncover a growing threat called a SIM swap — where criminals hijack your phone number and use it to break into your email, bank, and online accounts. No hacking skills required. No access to your phone required. Just social engineering and a careless mobile carrier interaction. In this episode you’ll learn: • What a SIM swap actually is (in plain English) • The warning signs your number may have been hijacked • Why text-message login codes can become dangerous • The simple carrier setting that can stop this attack cold 🛡️ One small step — adding a carrier PIN — could prevent a digital disaster. Don’t wait until your phone suddenly says “No Service.” Protect your number. Protect your identity. Stay safe. Stay secure. Stay curious. (ChatGPT, Gemini's Storybook and Slide Deck, and ScreenPal were used to help...

https://youtu.be/mh80qhig57E ☎️ Think that “support number” in Google search is safe? Think again. Scammers are planting fake customer support numbers across search results, hoping you’ll call when you’re stressed, frustrated, or locked out of an account. Once you call, they may try to gain remote access, steal your passwords, or trick you into paying for fake fixes. In this Cyber Bob’s Cyber Safety Tip, you’ll learn: • How fake support numbers appear in search results • Why scammers rely on urgency and panic • The safest way to find legitimate customer support • One simple habit that can protect your entire digital life 🛡️ Remember: Always verify the number before you call. Your security depends on it. Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay safe. (ChatGPT, Gemini's Storybook and Slide Deck, and ScreenPal were used to help create this cybersecurity tip.) All the video's featuring Cyber-Bob are available at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g23Y9OlMqTZElR_JO20E0AGy&si=v...

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