AI & Cybercrime: Stay Safe Online
- Tony Chapman
- Jul 24
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 31
The Alarming Rise of Cybercrime
The digital world is under siege—and so are we. In this thought-provoking episode of Chatter That Matters, host Tony Chapman assembles a panel of leading experts to decode the current landscape of cybercrime and offer practical tools to help you, your family, and your business stay protected. Whether you're a parent worried about your child's online safety, a retiree who values financial security, or simply someone who spends time online, this episode delivers powerful wisdom you can't afford to miss.
Why Cybercrime is Everyone’s Problem
Detective Sergeant Colin Organ—specialist in cybercrime at York Region—paints a stark picture: "The domain of attack is boundless. It can happen from anywhere. Because of the interconnectedness of the Internet." In our digitally interconnected world, the threat isn’t a masked intruder—it’s an invisible one, orchestrating scams and attacks from across the globe with just a click.
Margot Denomme, former Crown Counsel and advocate for youth safety, reminds us that “providing access to the world through these smartphones, through social medias, without any boundaries or direction,” is exposing our most vulnerable—children and seniors—to unprecedented risks.
Evolving Threats, Real-World Consequences
Cybersecurity is no longer about faceless hackers but highly organized criminal enterprises, according to RBC cybersecurity expert Milos Stojadinovic. He explains, "These days, if you fancy the idea of being a ransomware threat actor...that’s sold as a service now on underground markets, you can get 24 by 7 support." This commoditization means the barrier for launching attacks has never been lower, putting more people at risk of losing their data, finances, and peace of mind.
The panel shares heart-breaking stories—from seniors losing their homes to youth falling prey to online predators—illustrating the deeply personal consequences of digital crime.
Best Practices from the Cyber Frontlines
So what steps can you take today? The experts share actionable advice, including:
Don’t reuse passwords—make them unique and complex, and use a secure password manager.
Be skeptical if something feels urgent or “off”—take time to verify before acting.
Start crucial conversations in your home: Develop a family safe word to outsmart AI-powered scams and deepfakes.
As Margot Denomme powerfully states, "Giving your child a smartphone without any boundaries or direction is the same as giving them the keys to the car without any rules of the road. It’s insane when you think about it."
How Society Can Push Back
This episode also challenges listeners to collectively demand greater responsibility from tech giants and promote digital literacy in our schools. “It has to be all hands on deck,” says Denomme, urging us to join a digital defense movement similar to how Mothers Against Drunk Driving changed culture and law.
Tune in to this vital episode as Chatter That Matters brings you actionable strategies for staying ahead of cybercriminals—and inspires you to champion a safer digital world for all. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just starting your digital journey, this episode ensures you’re never defenseless online.
Listen now!
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