The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands
The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands
Matt Sands
MRP 294: Are Your Royalties Safe Online? Cybersecurity Tips for Mineral Owners
32 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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Mineral and royalty owners face unique cybersecurity risks that most people never consider. From fraudulent emails requesting banking changes to sophisticated scams targeting royalty payments, cybercriminals increasingly view mineral owners as attractive targets due to their regular income streams and valuable assets. In this essential episode, we break down the most common digital threats facing mineral owners and provide straightforward, non-technical strategies to protect your personal information, financial accounts, and royalty payments. Whether you're tech-savvy or prefer to keep things simple, you'll discover practical steps you can implement immediately to safeguard your mineral income and personal data from online criminals.  As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.