Web of lies? Don't fall for It! Learn to separate signal from noise in the digital age ft. Bright Gameli, PhD - Yes Girls Podcast | Lyssna här

For this season, the Yes Girls are all about crushing it in the studio and showing YOU how to conquer anything, even for a couple of minutes.

Feeling overwhelmed by the digital jungle? You are not alone! And don't worry—this episode is all about conquering the online realm, even if you're short on time.

The Yes Girls are joined by Dr. Bright Gameli (@brightgameli), a cybersecurity expert, the co-founder of AfricaHackOn, and this episode's judge, challenger, and all-seeing, all-knowing guest expert.

Dr. Gameli guides the girls through a 15-minute Fake News and Digital Literacy Challenge. Can Akumu and Claire sniff out misinformation like true internet ninjas?

Tune in to find out.

In this information-packed episode, you'll get:

A step-by-step process: The girls lay down their process for being a fake news/misinformation fact-checking FIEND!

An expert's evaluation of that process: Dr. Bright Gameli rates the girls' performance on the challenge – with extra tips and tools.

A demystified digital literacy breakdown: Dr. Gameli breaks down what it means to navigate the digital world with confidence and smarts.

Online Safety and Security Essentials: Learn about the top online safety risks and how to protect yourself like a pro. ️

Tips on becoming a Responsible Digital Citizen: The girls explore how to strike a healthy balance between the digital and the real world (IRL, for those new to the game).

This episode is your cheat sheet for conquering the online world.

Listen in and level up your digital skills today.

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Important resources:

Learn more about Dr. Bright Gameli:

https://www.brightzeed.com/

https://ke.linkedin.com/in/bright-gameli-mawudor-phd-4324b238

Check URLs and attachments to detect malware and other breaches: https://www.virustotal.com/

Reverse image search to find where your images are published: https://pimeyes.com/

Geo-estimation and location prediction: https://geospy.ai/

What it means to clear cache and cookies: https://it.wisc.edu/news/tech-tips-what-does-it-mean-to-clear-your-cache/

Cookies and cache - understanding the difference and how to clear them: https://www.cookielawinfo.com/cookies-and-cache/

Importance of 2-step or 2-factor authentication: https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/two-factor-authentication

How to turn on 2-step verification on Gmail: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839

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