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Staying Safe Online

Artificial Intelligence. Deepfakes. Online Scams. Social Engineering.
The digital world is evolving at an unprecedented pace and so are the threats that come with it.

Join host Mark Donnelly as he explores the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, digital awareness, and human behaviour through practical conversations designed for everyday people.

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About the Podcast

What Is Eyes Open?

Eyes Open helps you understand the hidden risks, emerging technologies and psychological tactics shaping our online world - from AI scams and deepfakes to social engineering and digital manipulation, all explained through practical, easy-to-understand conversations.

The Goal Isn't Fear.

We don't want to frighten you. We want to equip you. Understanding the landscape is the first step to navigating it safely.

The Goal Is Awareness.

Because when you understand how these technologies work, you're better equipped to navigate the digital world with confidence.

Mark Donnelly created Eyes Open to bridge the gap between technology and understanding. His mission is simple: To make online safety understandable, engaging and accessible for everyone.

Through relatable stories, expert conversations and practical insights, Mark helps listeners better understand the threats shaping our digital future - one episode at a time.

Knowledge Is Your Best Defence

What You'll Learn

AI isn’t the biggest cybersecurity risk. People are..

Artificial Intelligence & Online Scams

Discover how AI is making online scams more convincing and how to spot the warning signs.

Deepfakes & Synthetic Media

Understand how synthetic media is created, why it’s becoming harder to distinguish real from fake, and what to look out for in today’s digital world.

Social Engineering

Discover how criminals manipulate trust and exploit human behaviour and learn to recognise the warning signs before you’re deceived.

Practical Online Safety

Walk away from every episode with practical, actionable advice to help protect yourself, your family, and your organisation online.

Eyes open Safety Framework

Pause Control

The Pause Protocol is the Eyes Open mantra for staying safe online: stop, reset and verify before you click, reply or send money.

Scammers rely on urgency and pressure. Taking a moment to pause helps you regain control, think clearly and make a safer decision.


Pause. Verify. Protect.

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Featured Episodes

1

The Illusion of Intelligence

Why AI often appears smarter than it really is, and how that illusion is being exploited by scammers and bad actors worldwide.

2

AI Supercharging Social Engineering

How AI is making scams more personalised and effective than ever before, and what you can do to protect yourself from hyper-targeted attacks.

3

Understanding Deepfakes

The technology changing trust forever. A deep dive into how synthetic media is created, spread, and weaponised against individuals and organisations.

4

The Hidden Psychology of Online Manipulation

Why humans remain the biggest cybersecurity vulnerability, and the psychological triggers that make us susceptible to digital manipulation.

5

Why Scammers Are Getting Smarter

How modern fraud is evolving faster than ever, the tools criminals are using, and why traditional defences are no longer enough.

6

Protecting Yourself in an AI-Powered World

Practical strategies for staying safe in the age of AI, actionable steps you can take today to reduce your digital risk profile.

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