The Ignited Life: Philosophical First Aid for Being Human

The Ignited Life: Philosophical First Aid for Being Human

When You Think You're Safe Online

(But You’re Not)

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John R. Miles
Jul 18, 2025
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I used to think I was being careful.

Strong passwords.
Private browser.
No shady links.

But then I spoke with Brad Deflin.

And something he said stopped me cold:
“Hackers aren’t targeting your technology—they’re targeting you.”

Not your firewall.
Not your software.
You.

That’s when I realized—I had underestimated the battlefield I was standing on.

And more importantly, I hadn’t fully claimed ownership of it.

I kept thinking—if someone cloned my voice, spoofed my number, and texted someone on my team or in my family... would they know it wasn’t me? Could I even prove it? That’s the chilling part. Cybercrime today isn’t about stealing your data—it’s about hijacking your identity, impersonating your presence, and weaponizing your trust. And if that doesn’t wake us up, I don’t know what will…

If you’re a paid subscriber, you’ll unlock the full, ad-free interview with Brad, a downloadable Companion Guide to secure your digital life, and a Digital Self-Defense Workbook to help you implement everything we covered—without overwhelm.

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