Online Safety Isn’t About Settings — It’s About Behaviour (ADHD, Patterns & Cyber Security)

What if online safety has less to do with passwords and privacy settings… and more to do with human behaviour?In this episode of Even The Dog Has ADHD, Diana Hayes is joined by cybersecurity expert Gary Hibberd, co-founder of Consultants Like Us, for a conversation about neurodivergence, digital behaviour, gaming culture, impulsivity, AI, and the very human patterns that cyber criminals know how to exploit.Together they explore:• Why neurodivergent traits can be both a strength and a vulnerability online• The overlap between ADHD, pattern recognition, impulsivity, and cyber security• Gaming platforms, online grooming, and hidden digital risks for young people• Why fear, urgency, and distraction are often more dangerous than technology itself• The emotional side of online safety for families, teenagers, and elderly relatives• AI, behavioural patterns, and what happens when technology starts accelerating human thinking• Why conversations matter more than control when it comes to keeping people safe onlineGary brings more than 30 years of experience in information security and data protection, but what makes this conversation different is the human lens. This is not a fear-based discussion about technology. It is a thoughtful conversation about awareness, behaviour, relationships, and understanding ourselves better online.Connect with Diana HayesConnect with Gary HibberdBuy Gary's BookFollow Even The Dog Has ADHD for more conversations exploring ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, relationships, identity, work, family life, and the realities of building a life that works for your wiring.#ADHD #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #Neurodivergent #ADHDAwareness #Autism #DigitalBehaviour #AI #Parenting #Gaming #MentalHealth #InformationSecurity #EvenTheDogHasADHD