Guardians of the Net Episode
Phishing, Smishing & Vishing, Oh My!
Watch Guardians of the Net explain phishing, smishing, and vishing scams through a family-friendly cybersecurity awareness story.
Episode Summary
The Guardians learn firsthand about phishing emails, smishing text scams, and vishing phone calls as Tom explains how social engineering adapts across channels.
The episode shows how attackers use emails, texts, and calls to create urgency, impersonate trusted sources, and trick people into sharing information or taking unsafe action.
Viewers learn practical habits for spotting suspicious messages, checking links and senders, and verifying requests before they respond.