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Cybersecurity, Sextortion and the Upside of AI Feat. The Cybersecurity Girl

Cybersecurity, Sextortion and the Upside of AI Feat. The Cybersecurity Girl

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Host Nicole Russell-Wharton sits down with Caitlin Sarian (aka @cybersecuritygirl), one of the top cybersecurity experts in the world and former head of TikTok’s global cybersecurity advocacy team, to talk about the side of the internet nobody puts in the captions. From deepfake nudes and sextortion to “fast money” scams, online dating, passwords, and using AI for “therapy,” this episode is your crash course in staying safe without logging off.

You’ll learn:
  • What to do if someone makes a deepfake or fake account with your pics
  • Why “fast money is not a thing” and how scammers are finessing people every day
  • How to set up your phone, socials, and passwords so you’re harder to play with
  • Why sending nudes is risky business
  • How to use AI as a tool, not your therapist or diary
If you’re growing up online, this is your starter pack for staying safe.


Key Moments:
  • 03:23 – Meet Cybersecurity Girl
    Caitlin shares her mission to protect regular people, not just big corporations.
  • 5:37 – Deepfake OnlyFans of a Minor
    Nicole shares a real story of a teen whose photos were used to make a fake OnlyFans. Caitlin breaks down what deepfakes are and where to go for help.
  • 10:39 – “Fast Money Is Not a Thing”
    Caitlin goes off on job scams, quick cash offers, and sketchy DMs, and why “fast money” is basically a red flag every time.
  • 13:28 – Dating Apps, Data Brokers & Google Voice Numbers
    How much should you really share when you’re meeting people online?
  • 32:00 – AI Is the Future (If You Use It Right)
    How Gen Z can use AI to learn, create, and solve real problems without oversharing their mental health or bank info.
Important links:
https://www.missingkids.org/home

https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/

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Connect with Caitlin “Cybersecurity Girl” Sarian:

https://www.cybersecuritygirl.com/
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A Podcast Presented by Precious Dreams Foundation
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