The Bid Picture - A Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bidemi Ologunde
A podcast about cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence, featuring news, facts, some opinion, and conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespeaks with Jacqueline De Lora, PhD, the CEO/CTO and cofounder of SURFACtoBioTech, a Max Planck spin-off developing surfactant and droplet-based technologies for more efficient, sustainable and data-rich biotechnology experiments. How can microscopic droplets function as individual test tubes? What separates useful AI-enabled laboratory automation from hype? And what does it take to transform frontier research into technology that scientists can reliably adopt? Jacqueline discusses her transition from biomedical researcher to founder, the often-overlooked role of surfactants, and the scientific and commercial challenges of building practical tools for real laboratory workflows.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespeaks with Bode Olushi, a Cloud Solutions Architect, to explore the human story behind building a career in technology. Bode reflects on his journey from Nigeria to Canada, the challenges of establishing himself in a new country, and why he now mentors others seeking similar opportunities. How can technology become a path to economic mobility without consuming your identity? What should immigrants and career changers understand about adapting, building credibility, and finding community? The conversation offers a non-technical look at resilience, mentorship, personal interests, and the life decisions behind a lasting IT career.
What happens when agentic AI systems move faster than traditional security playbooks? How should organizations think about voice cloning, deepfakes, data sovereignty, and emerging AI-enabled risks before they become operational crises?
In April 2026, host Bidemi Ologunde joined Joe Gellatly, the CEO and Co-Founder of Medcurity, as a guest on the Medcurity Podcast for a conversation on agentic AI, voice cloning, deepfakes, data sovereignty, and the widening gap between AI adoption and security readiness. This episode presents that discussion and examines how organizations can build smarter security habits as AI-driven risks accelerate.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines the Jaylen Brown trade through the rise of AI-powered basketball analytics, the NBA's financial apron system, and the growing tension between data and human judgment. Did Boston make a cold but rational roster decision, or did analytics underrate a proven championship superstar? What can the NBA learn from AI-assisted officiating and performance analysis at the FIFA World Cup? Bidemi explores what this new era means for players, fans, owners, and the future of trust in professional sports.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespeaks with Nathan Reller, CEO of Ginger Cybersecurity, about his path into cybersecurity, the lessons he carried from research and engineering into entrepreneurship, and why simplifying infrastructure may be one of the most practical ways to reduce cyber risk. What happens when an operating system is designed with fewer than 20 files? How does removing login credentials change the security model? And why do complexity, compliance, and communication so often become hidden obstacles for security teams? Nathan also discusses Ginger OS, the company's approach to explainable security, and what it takes to build trust with technical and non-technical customers alike.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines one of the most interesting trends of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: the relationship between mandatory hydration breaks, longer matches, player fatigue, missed penalties, and the new Adidas Trionda ball. Are the three-minute breaks protecting players, disrupting match rhythm, or quietly giving coaches a new tactical weapon? Why have penalty misses become such a visible knockout-stage storyline? Could heat, pressure, ball design, and extra time be combining in ways that change how players execute under stress? Bidemi breaks down the evidence, the psychology, and the likely trends to watch as the tournament continues.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines Roblox as Gen Alpha's emerging social operating system: a game platform, creator economy, virtual marketplace, identity layer, brand channel, and child-safety test case. How did Roblox turn user-generated play into one of the most important youth platforms in the world? Why do children experience virtual spaces as real social infrastructure? Can a company monetize children's attention, creativity, and social lives while credibly protecting them? And what does Roblox reveal about the future of youth mental health, digital wellbeing, and platform accountability?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespeaks with Dr. Robert B. Kerstein (DMD), a pioneer in computerized bite analysis and digital occlusal technology, about how dentistry can move beyond subjective guesswork toward more precise, data-driven treatment. What does a patient's bite reveal about TMJ symptoms, headaches, prosthesis failure, and overall comfort? Why does much of dentistry still rely on outdated methods when real-time digital measurements are available? And how can tools like T-Scan help clinicians improve outcomes while reducing treatment time?
Dr. Kerstein earned his D.M.D. in 1983 and his Prosthodontic certificate in 1985 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he later served as a clinical professor of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics for 13 years. Beginning in 1984, he has studied every generation of T-Scan technology, from the original T-Scan 1 to the current T-Scan 10 Novus, and over the past four decades has become the leading authority in Computerized Occlusal Analysis. He has published extensively in leading dental journals and edited nine research volumes on T-Scan applications. A pioneer and academic advocate for digital occlusal technology, Dr. Kerstein teaches a measured, data-driven approach that improves bite-related treatment outcomes, enhances patient comfort, reduces prosthesis failure and remakes, and shortens overall treatment time.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines a new frontier in short-term rentals: startups testing robots and automated devices inside Airbnbs and other vacation homes. How often is this happening, and who gives permission when a private home becomes a testing ground? What privacy risks arise when mobile machines map, record, or navigate lived-in spaces? The episode looks at property damage, platform liability, neighborhood disruption, and the larger debate over how technology can enter domestic life without eroding trust.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Thede Loder, Co-Founder and CTO at Rewarded Interest, about how privacy, digital advertising, consent, and economic incentives collide across the modern internet. What does real consent look like when users are exhausted by cookie popups? Can people control their data without sacrificing convenience? Should users be paid when advertisers spend money to reach them? Thede explains how Rewarded Interest is rethinking consent fatigue, user-controlled identity, publisher revenue, and advertiser transparency through a model designed to reduce friction and better align incentives for everyone involved.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines a volatile week in global affairs, from escalating Middle East tensions and oil-market pressure to Washington's new AI oversight push and warnings of a powerful El Niño. How does a regional conflict become a global economic shock? Can voluntary AI regulation keep pace with frontier technology? What happens when climate risk collides with food prices, energy markets, and political instability? This episode connects the week's biggest stories into one wider picture of a world under simultaneous strain.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines how content creation is reshaping public life in restaurants, gyms, malls, tourist districts, and other shared spaces. When does filming become intrusion? Who gets to consent when strangers, workers, children, or vulnerable people appear in the background? How should creators balance creativity, monetization, privacy, and basic public etiquette? This episode explores the social pressure to document everything, the risks of turning everyday life into monetizable content, and the new rules of consideration needed in a camera-saturated world.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Aaron Hoffmann, Senior Security Engineer at Rula, for a conversation on career growth, cybersecurity community, AI, and the human side of technical work. They discuss Aaron's path into security, his experience across different industries, his BSides Tampa community involvement, and how public speaking has shaped his perspective. What is AI actually changing for defenders? Where is the hype getting ahead of reality? How should organizations think about shadow AI, automation, resilience, and trust? Aaron also reflects on work ethic, burnout, continuous learning, and what the next generation of security professionals should understand about building a durable career.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines a week of cascading global pressure points: the U.S.–Iran crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, expanding immigration enforcement in the United States, and a deadly chemical tank disaster in Washington state. What happens when a narrow shipping lane becomes a geopolitical bargaining chip? How far can immigration power reach into daily life, digital speech, and international events? And what does one industrial catastrophe reveal about the hidden risks behind ordinary supply chains?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines a February 2026 vehicle hit-and-run and a March 2026 municipal ransomware incident through the lens of investigative technique. What clues survive after a crash scene is disturbed? What can cyber incident responders learn from accident reconstruction? How does the military concept of a "target indicator" help analysts notice what someone did, failed to do, or accidentally revealed? This episode explores how small details, disciplined timelines, and careful public reporting can turn fragments into accountability.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespeaks with Dr. Sajita Setia about youth mental health, digital wellbeing, and how families and schools can help young people build healthier relationships with technology. What does "digital wellbeing" actually mean? Why is the conversation about screen time often too narrow? How can social-emotional learning help teens use social media more mindfully? And when does a digital detox help, or miss the point? Dr. Setia shares insights from her work in medicine, education, implementation science, and youth-focused digital wellbeing programs across multiple countries. Find out more at https://sajitasetia.com/
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines a volatile week in global affairs, from U.S.–Cuba tensions and Israel's undeclared nuclear posture to Washington's fight over Trump's anti-weaponization fund. What happens when legal tools become instruments of geopolitical pressure? Can nuclear restraint survive a system built on selective ambiguity? And what do AI anxiety, fuel shocks, and political dysfunction reveal about public trust in powerful institutions?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines how short-form clips from podcasts, songs, and movies are reshaping persuasion online. Why do thirty-second clips often feel more convincing than full arguments? How can entertainment, fandom, and creator culture become delivery systems for influence operations? What happens when AI-generated voices, synthetic video, and algorithmic feeds make propaganda faster, cheaper, and more emotionally targeted? Bidemi explores the healthy uses of clip culture, the risks of context collapse, and the emerging future of media literacy in an age where attention itself has become strategic terrain.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespeaks with Chanda Coston, founder of Chanda Co., a U.S. Navy veteran, business strategist, coach, and Personal PMP/Success Strategist who helps women entrepreneurs in the "third quarter of life" turn their experience into income, build businesses that fit their current season, and move from scattered effort to structured execution without burnout. The conversation follows Chanda's timeline from military service to corporate strategy, consulting, entrepreneurship, and coaching: What does reinvention really require after 40? How can women choose the right business model for the life they are actually living now? Where can technology, automation, and project-management systems create clarity, and where do they quietly fuel overwhelm? Chanda shares practical lessons on confidence, focus, execution, and building a business that supports life instead of consuming it.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines a volatile week where AI privacy, global conflict, reproductive rights, digital childhood spending, and synthetic voices all collided. What does it mean when Meta wants AI chats to disappear? How did Gen Alpha become a nearly $100 billion consumer force? Could the U.S. sustain simultaneous crises in Iran, Ukraine, and Taiwan? And why are audio deepfakes becoming so hard to detect? This episode connects the biggest stories of May 11–17, 2026, into one clear picture of power, trust, and control in a rapidly shifting world.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplores a provocative question at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, business, and society: can an AI agent legally own a company? Through real-world incidents involving AI in the boardroom, chatbot liability, DAOs, and emerging agentic AI systems, Bidemi examines where today's law draws the line between automation, control, and accountability. If an AI agent can negotiate, decide, spend, and manage, who is responsible when something goes wrong? Could future companies be legally owned by machines, or will humans always remain the accountable parties behind the code? And how can society embrace powerful AI tools while preserving healthy, transparent, and responsible uses of technology?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespeaks with Eli Singer, a marketing executive turned founder of Offline.now, about building a healthier relationship with technology without shame, panic, or unrealistic "digital detox" promises. What happens when our devices stop feeling like tools and start shaping our moods, attention, and family life? Why do willpower-based screen-time fixes so often fail? And how can parents, high-achievers, and everyday users move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to feeling confident and intentional? Eli shares the story behind Offline.now, explains his framework for mapping digital habits (Ready, Overwhelmed, Stuck, or Unconcerned), and offers practical ways to use technology wisely without quitting modern life.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzes a week of global events where public health, aviation, artificial intelligence, robotics, energy, and geopolitics collided. What does the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak reveal about modern contact tracing? Why did Spirit Airlines collapse so suddenly? How close are humanoid robots to becoming a real industrial force? And what does Anthropic's compute deal with Elon Musk-linked infrastructure tell us about the future of AI power? This episode connects the week's biggest stories to one larger question: what happens when the systems we depend on become faster, more connected, and more fragile at the same time?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplores the rising trend of humanoid robot production and what it means for the future of work, healthcare, privacy, and everyday life. From robot half-marathons in Beijing, China, to humanoids entering factories, warehouses, hospitals, and homes, this episode asks: Are these machines helping us build a healthier relationship with technology? Who benefits when robots take on repetitive or dangerous work? What happens to privacy when robots enter personal spaces? And how can society make sure humanoid robots expand human well-being rather than quietly reshape life on terms we did not choose?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Chris Pearcey, founder and CEO of decisio, to explore how personalization can reduce decision fatigue without manipulating people. Why do so many recommendation systems feel more tuned to ads and engagement than actual user intent? Can explicit preference signals beat passive behavior tracking? And what would it look like to build discovery tools that are ad-free, privacy-forward, and genuinely useful? Chris shares lessons from forecasting at Nike, the thinking behind decisio's four-way swipe system, and a practical playbook for designing technology that helps people choose with more clarity and less noise.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde unpacks a volatile week in global affairs, from the U.S. Supreme Court's voting rights ruling and Washington's $166 billion tariff refund plan to the 60-day milestone in the Iran war, Musk versus Altman, and Taylor Swift's fight against AI deepfakes. What happens when courts reshape democracy, trade policy, war powers, and digital identity all in one week? Who gets to decide the rules when law, technology, and geopolitics collide? And what does it all mean for the world beyond the headlines?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines the ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI's founding mission, corporate structure, and future direction. Was OpenAI built to serve humanity, or has it become another powerful commercial technology company? Who should control advanced AI systems that now influence schools, workplaces, health care, customer service, and everyday decision-making? Through real-world incidents involving chatbot mistakes, fake AI-generated legal citations, and the growing use of AI in daily life, Bidemi explores what this dispute reveals about trust, accountability, healthy technology use, and the kind of AI future society should demand.
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In this episode of The Work Ethic Podcast, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with comedian, actor, and martial artist Peter Liu for a conversation about culture, family, identity, and the discipline behind building a life in stand-up comedy. How does moving across cultures shape a comic's voice? When does comedy shift from instinct to craft? What does work ethic look like in a career built on rejection, timing, and constant experimentation? Bidemi and Peter explore the early influences behind his perspective, the lessons learned from open mics and bigger stages, and how he continues to sharpen his material while staying connected to the everyday observations that make his comedy resonate. Find out Peter's tour dates at https://www.peterliucomedy.com/schedule
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines a turbulent week of global signals, from Iran's leaders holding out against President Trump in high-stakes negotiations, to the accelerating closure of colleges across the United States, to new scrutiny surrounding Kash Patel's FBI. What does Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz reveal about coercive diplomacy? What do campus closures mean for the future of American higher education and social mobility? And how much institutional strain can the FBI absorb before public trust becomes the central national-security issue?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplores two major stories shaping healthier uses of technology: the rise of smartwatches and AI-enabled health alerts as early-warning tools, and the growing global push for phone-free schools and delayed smartphones for children. Can wearable devices help people notice health risks sooner without replacing doctors? Are school phone bans enough to improve focus, wellbeing, and social connection? And how can families, educators, patients, and product builders use technology with more purpose, restraint, and human judgment?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines the deaths and disappearances of American scientists and researchers tied to NASA, nuclear research, and classified defense programs since 2022. Are these tragic cases isolated incidents, or signs of something more coordinated? Could foreign intelligence services be targeting sensitive expertise, or do the answers lie closer to home within the defense-contractor world? And after President Trump's recent briefing, are real answers finally on the horizon?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Tamara Laine, founder and CEO of MPWR, to explore how AI, alternative data, and mission-driven fintech can expand credit access for gig workers, women, and underserved communities. How do we rebuild a credit system that was never designed for today's workforce? What does ethical AI look like in real financial decisions, and how can founders scale businesses that create both profit and lasting impact?
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the key global signals from April 13 to April 19, 2026: resignations and instability in the U.S. Congress, the political scramble over the looming FISA 702 expiration, and the growing sense that AI is becoming harder to control. What does it mean when political institutions look weaker just as surveillance systems and frontier AI models become more powerful? Why are governments and regulators sounding the alarm about AI-driven cyber risks while also racing to adopt the same tools? And are this week's headlines, from Washington to the battlefield to public robot spectacles, pointing to a more fragile and more frightening world order?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines the upcoming expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and asks what it really means for everyday Americans. How did a surveillance authority designed to target foreigners overseas become a flashpoint in the debate over Americans' privacy rights? Where did Section 702 come from, and how far back do its origins go in the history of U.S. intelligence reform and post-9/11 surveillance expansion? And as Congress faces another deadline, what protections exist, what loopholes remain, and who could be affected if the law is renewed, changed, or allowed to lapse?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with entrepreneur Latifa Seini to explore the journey behind Lembrih, a platform rooted in African creativity, ethical commerce, and community impact. Drawing from her West African background and founder experience, Latifa reflects on what inspired her to build beyond traditional marketplaces, how she uses social media and digital tools to grow visibility and trust, and what it means to create a business with both cultural and economic purpose. How do you turn heritage into innovation? What does it take to build technology that truly serves artisans and small brands? And how can founders balance ambition, identity, and impact while building for the future?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the deeper signals behind the week of April 6 to April 12, 2026: what did the U.S.-Iran negotiations really reveal about power and coercion, why was Viktor Orbán finally toppled in Hungary, and what does Melania Trump's rare Epstein denial say about elite panic and public trust? He also explores a cultural shift with big implications: in an AI-saturated world, is "made by humans" becoming the new premium label? What happens when authenticity becomes a luxury good? And who still has the credibility to persuade the public?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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In this episode from The Work Ethic Podcast, host Bidemi Ologundeexplores five human skills AI can't fake and asks a timely question: now that AI can draft, summarize, and automate so much, what becomes even more valuable because AI exists? What separates people who merely use AI from those who truly stand out? Why are communication, judgment, leadership, empathy, and taste becoming such critical advantages for students, creators, operators, managers, and builders? Bidemi breaks down practical systems, real-life examples, and a healthier path to sustainable excellence that is not tied to hustle culture. Listeners will also get this week's challenge: intentionally add a human layer to one AI-assisted task each day and share what changed inside the show's private WhatsApp Community.
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Jonathan Hernandez to explore the human side of cybersecurity, risk, and digital ethics. How do organizations move beyond checkbox compliance to real security? What does it mean to practice digital stewardship in a world shaped by constant technological change? Jonathan reflects on his journey through government, insurance, nonprofit leadership, and ministry, sharing practical lessons on vulnerability management, leadership, trust, and responsibility in the digital age.
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde connects four seemingly separate stories into one bigger question about power, trust, and everyday life: What does the U.S. rescue mission in Iran reveal about the risk of wider conflict? What does Hungary's chaotic election season say about democratic legitimacy under pressure? Why are more governments moving to restrict teens' access to social media, and what problem are they really trying to solve? And as product prices keep rising across essential categories, who pays first, and who benefits? This is a sharp, global look at the signals shaping politics, markets, and public life right now.
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundebreaks down the recent "SaaSpocalypse," the sudden market shock that sent software stocks tumbling as investors grappled with a new reality: what happens when AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic start offering capabilities that look a lot like traditional SaaS, but at a fraction of the cost? Why did so many once-defensible software businesses lose huge chunks of value in just days? Are AI agents about to crush the per-seat software model, or is this panic getting ahead of the facts? And in a world where the software can now do the work, what exactly will customers still be willing to pay for?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Chris Rhyss Edwards, a writer, doctoral researcher, former Australian Army combat engineer, and the founder of FOLQ.ai to explore why so many people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support before they ever speak to another human. Drawing from lived experience with PTSD and his research into conversational AI and mental wellbeing, Chris examines a difficult but timely question: what does it say about our world when people feel safer talking to machines than to each other? Together, they unpack silence, stigma, loneliness, trust, and the rise of AI as a "first listener." Is this a breakthrough in access and support, or a warning sign about the systems and relationships failing us? And how can AI help without replacing the human connection people still need most?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the the key global signals from March 23 to March 29, 2026, connecting U.S. troop deployments in the Middle East, the UK's aggressive AI push, the battle over school lunches under the MAHA agenda, and growing accusations that the timing of Trump's Iran war announcements may be moving markets. Are these isolated headlines, or pieces of a larger story about power, trust, and state capacity? Is Britain's AI gamble a blueprint for growth or a risky bet in an unstable world? Can MAHA-style school lunch reform survive the realities of budgets and infrastructure? And when war messaging appears to line up with major trades, what does that do to public confidence in markets and government?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines the reported U.S. rejection of a Russian proposal to curb intelligence support to Iran in exchange for Washington ending intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and asks what that incident reveals about intelligence as one of the most valuable currencies in modern war. How did intelligence sharing become a bargaining chip between rival powers? Why does battlefield information now carry almost as much strategic weight as weapons themselves? And what happens when surveillance, targeting data, and early warning stop being quiet support tools and start becoming geopolitical leverage in their own right?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Krisztián Király, International Partnership Manager at OptiMonk, to explore how AI is reshaping conversion rate optimization, why the static website is dying, and what today's smartest e-commerce brands are doing instead. How can AI predict when a shopper is about to leave? What does a "living website" actually look like in practice? And for brands without big dev teams, what quick wins can boost conversions, AOV, and revenue per session in just 30 days? Krisztián also shares lessons from building his own agency, coaching agencies internationally, and creating global B2B SaaS partnerships that drive real growth.
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the fast-moving global fallout from the March 16–22, 2026 escalation around the Strait of Hormuz and the latest verified developments in the US-Israel-Iran war. What happens when one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints becomes a tool of coercion? Which assassinations signal a deeper campaign against Iran's leadership structure? How credible are reports of Russian intelligence support for Tehran? And what does Joe Kent's resignation reveal about growing stress inside the US national security and political establishment? This episode connects the battlefield, the energy markets, and the political consequences into one clear picture.
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines the push to mandate surveillance-adjacent safety technology in new cars by 2027, with a sharp focus on the United States. As regulators, automakers, insurers, and privacy advocates clash, one question looms over the future of driving: when your car is built to watch for danger, who else is watching you? Will these systems save lives without turning every commute into a stream of data? And if safety becomes the justification, where should the limits be?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with researcher and writer Andrea D. Carter, a Belonging Expert, Organizational Scientist, Founder of Andrea Carter Consulting and creator of the Belonging First Methodology™, to explore her provocative idea that “the price of belonging is inconvenience,” and why she calls friction a form of social infrastructure. Why do loneliness, workplace toxicity, and declining emotional intelligence seem to be rising at the same time? What's the difference between belonging and fitting in, and why does it matter right now? Andrea breaks down her five "productive inconveniences" and shares practical, next-day scripts leaders can use to rebuild trust, connection, and healthier teams. You can also connect with her on Substack.
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines three major global signals from March 9 to March 15, 2026: the fragmentation of international diplomacy, the geopolitical shockwaves of the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, and the growing political impact of law, crime, and extremist violence. What happens when wars spread through shipping lanes, energy markets, and city streets at the same time? How are governments negotiating in the middle of crisis instead of after it? And what does history teach us about the danger of local events triggering global consequences? This episode connects the week's biggest developments into one clear picture.
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines the latest trends on narcotics and vice investigations across the United States. Why are fentanyl and meth still driving so many major cases even as overdose deaths decline? How are investigators connecting drug trafficking, commercial vice, and interstate networks? And what do recent enforcement patterns across dozens of states reveal about where these investigations may be headed next?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Kirsten Karchmer, CEO of Conceivable, to explore how technology, behavioral science, and evidence-based integrative medicine are reshaping fertility care and women's health. How do you turn complex health data into simple daily action? Where can AI genuinely improve outcomes, and where does trust begin to break down? Kirsten shares her journey from becoming one of North America's first reproductive acupuncturists to building tech-enabled, more accessible solutions for women navigating the path to parenthood. You can also find Kirsten on TikTok: @yourfertilityexpert
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeunpacks three global signals from the week of March 2 to March 8, 2026, spanning international relations, geopolitics, and law & crime. What happens when diplomacy becomes more transactional, geography starts driving power more than rhetoric, and governments begin blending criminal enforcement with national security? Bidemi also breaks down the latest U.S.-Israel-Iran war updates and asks what they reveal about leadership, energy markets, and the risk of wider escalation. Is the world entering a more fragmented, more coercive, and less predictable era?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplores the rapid rise of prediction and betting markets, and why more people are suddenly treating odds as a serious signal about the future. What is driving their mainstream adoption now? Why are platforms moving beyond sports into politics, economics, and war-risk speculation? And when markets start pricing everything from championship games to the possibility of conflict with Iran, are they revealing collective intelligence, or just turning uncertainty into entertainment?
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with JoJo Kalita, Vice President of Partnerships and ACTOverse at ACTO. JoJo is a tech leader with over a decade of experience across Operations, Customer Success, and now Partnerships, where she's helping shape the AI landscape through collaborations with global industry leaders, including work in life sciences and beyond. How do you build operational systems that drive efficiency without losing the human touch? What does "customer obsession" look like when your job is no longer customer-facing, but partnership-driven? And how can emotional intelligence turn mentorship into a ripple effect of real impact? JoJo shares the lessons behind her relationship-first leadership style, her approach to choosing the right partners, and how to leverage technology in ways that stay grounded in empathy, clarity, and outcomes.
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SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeconnects the dots between three fast-moving signals from Feb 23–Mar 1, 2026: a chokepoint-driven escalation in the US/Israel/Iran war, Europe's shift from "paper sanctions" to physical interdictions at sea, and the growing reality that grids and courtrooms are now battlegrounds. What does it mean when the Strait of Hormuz becomes a frontline? Are maritime seizures the new normal in sanctions enforcement, and what happens when states push back in the gray zone? Can international law and infrastructure strikes reshape alliances faster than diplomats can react? Plus: what should listeners watch next as markets, militaries, and legal institutions collide in real time?
On the Bid Picture Podcast, I talk about big ideas, and Lembrih is one of them. Born from Ghanaian roots, Lembrih is building an ethical marketplace for Black and African artisans: makers of heritage-rich products often overlooked online. The vision is simple: shop consciously, empower communities, and share the stories behind the craft. Lembrih is live on Kickstarter now, and your pledge helps build the platform. Visit lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeunpacks the rise of "nihilistic" violence, where ideology can be thin, but the drive for notoriety, cruelty, and chaos is the point. How do online subcultures turn despair into a violent aesthetic? Why do these spaces sometimes overlap with accelerationist and neo-Nazi ecosystems without being the same thing? And what do documented cases suggest about a disturbing crime–terror convergence, including sextortion and coercion targeting young people? The episode closes with practical, prevention-focused takeaways, and how to cover these stories without amplifying propaganda or "how-to" harm.
Quick question: when you buy something handmade, do you ever wonder who made it, and where your money really goes? Lembrih is building a marketplace where you can shop Black and African-owned brands and learn the story behind the craft. And the impact is built in: buyers can support vendors directly, and Lembrih also gives back through African-led charities, including $1 per purchase. They’re crowdfunding on Kickstarter now. Back Lembrih at lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Ed Delia, President of Delia Associates, to trace his journey from stepping into second-generation leadership to building a repeatable system for brand growth, The Brand Leadership Solution™, used to launch and revitalize hundreds of brands. What does it really take to scale a brand with business-centric creativity (and keep it tied to revenue)? How do you lead through change without losing the culture that made the company successful? And as AI reshapes marketing, what should leaders embrace, and what should they be cautious about?
They also dig into the organizational and personal use of AI: Where can it accelerate strategy, research, and execution, and where does it risk sameness, privacy issues, or over-reliance? How should businesses think about visibility in a world where customers ask AI for answers instead of searching links? And how do we build a healthier relationship with technology while still winning in a digital-first marketplace?
On the Bid Picture Podcast, I talk about big ideas, and Lembrih is one of them. Born from Ghanaian roots, Lembrih is building an ethical marketplace for Black and African artisans: makers of heritage-rich products often overlooked online. The vision is simple: shop consciously, empower communities, and share the stories behind the craft. Lembrih is live on Kickstarter now, and your pledge helps build the platform. Visit lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeconnects three fast-moving global signals from Feb 16–22, 2026: as coercive diplomacy returns to center stage, legitimacy battles shift into courts and security perimeters, and "basic systems" (water, climate resilience, and public health) show dangerous strain. Why are high-stakes negotiations increasingly paired with escalation? When politics becomes a legal and security contest, who decides what's dissent versus threat? And what happens when sewage leaks, floods and fires, and vaccine gaps all hit the trust economy at once? Bidemi closes with a practical question for leaders and citizens alike: which "pump handles" matter most before the next surge arrives, and who’s accountable for pulling them?
Quick question: when you buy something handmade, do you ever wonder who made it, and where your money really goes? Lembrih is building a marketplace where you can shop Black and African-owned brands and learn the story behind the craft. And the impact is built in: buyers can support vendors directly, and Lembrih also gives back through African-led charities, including $1 per purchase. They’re crowdfunding on Kickstarter now. Back Lembrih at lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundebreaks down an intelligence-style, open-source psychological profile of Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: her decision-making "action bias," ideological anchors, and the political risks of governing as a highly personalized brand. What does her "Iron Lady" reputation mean for crisis choices in a Taiwan-linked scenario? How might her push for faster defense build-up—and talk of constitutional change—reshape the U.S.–Japan alliance, the Quad, and trilateral security ties with South Korea and the Philippines? And as Tokyo–Beijing friction rises, can Japan strengthen deterrence without narrowing the region’s room for error?
On the Bid Picture Podcast, I talk about big ideas, and Lembrih is one of them. Born from Ghanaian roots, Lembrih is building an ethical marketplace for Black and African artisans: makers of heritage-rich products often overlooked online. The vision is simple: shop consciously, empower communities, and share the stories behind the craft. Lembrih is live on Kickstarter now, and your pledge helps build the platform. Visit lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Daniel Yoo, CEO and founder of FinMate AI, to explore what happens when deep wealth-management experience meets real, pre-hype AI expertise. Daniel shares lessons from serving as a Senior Financial Advisor overseeing $800M in client assets, how his Johns Hopkins research on AI forecasting shaped his view of markets, and why he built FinMate AI to help advisors boost productivity, strengthen client relationships, and improve retention. What can AI actually do for financial advisors today, and what's still hype? How do behavioral biases show up during volatility, and how should investors guard against them? What does "secure, compliant AI" really mean in financial services? And as economic forces keep shifting, what will the AI-enabled advisor look like in the next five years? Tune in for a practical, honest conversation on AI, investing trends, client trust, and the future of wealth management.
Quick question: when you buy something handmade, do you ever wonder who made it, and where your money really goes? Lembrih is building a marketplace where you can shop Black and African-owned brands and learn the story behind the craft. And the impact is built in: buyers can support vendors directly, and Lembrih also gives back through African-led charities, including $1 per purchase. They’re crowdfunding on Kickstarter now. Back Lembrih at lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Preston Zeller to explore what it looks like to build technology that supports, rather than replaces, real human connection at the intersection of faith, grief, and emotional wellness. From Preston's 15+ years in tech leadership and business exits to his work on Psalmlog, an AI-driven tool designed to help Christians access Scripture-grounded guidance without losing the human touch of discipleship, they unpack the promises and pitfalls of "faith-tech." How do you design AI with privacy, safety, and spiritual integrity in mind? Where's the line between helpful support and unhealthy dependence, especially when someone is lonely or grieving? And what practices can help all of us develop a healthier relationship with technology in everyday life?
On the Bid Picture Podcast, I talk about big ideas, and Lembrih is one of them. Born from Ghanaian roots, Lembrih is building an ethical marketplace for Black and African artisans: makers of heritage-rich products often overlooked online. The vision is simple: shop consciously, empower communities, and share the stories behind the craft. Lembrih is live on Kickstarter now, and your pledge helps build the platform. Visit lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
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Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundezooms in on three global "signals" from Feb 9–15, 2026: a trust stress-test for Western alliances at the Munich Security Conference, a stability-versus-reform showdown in Thailand's election and constitution referendum, and a quiet but pivotal resilience upgrade in global health as WHO prequalifies an additional novel oral polio vaccine supplier. What do these seemingly separate headlines reveal about the world’s new operating system, where credibility is measured in capabilities, legitimacy is negotiated in the rules, and preparedness depends on redundant supply chains? Are alliances becoming more transactional, and if so, what does that mean for deterrence and diplomacy? Can a government be "stable" while the constitution itself is up for renegotiation? And why might a vaccine manufacturing decision in one week matter as much as a summit speech?
Quick question: when you buy something handmade, do you ever wonder who made it, and where your money really goes? Lembrih is building a marketplace where you can shop Black and African-owned brands and learn the story behind the craft. And the impact is built in: buyers can support vendors directly, and Lembrih also gives back through African-led charities, including $1 per purchase. They’re crowdfunding on Kickstarter now. Back Lembrih at lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetakes listeners inside a rare moment when Beijing's usually sealed-off security apparatus is leaking signals to the outside world: a run of espionage-linked detentions and purges touching the PLA command pipeline, and even the state-finance sphere, including the reported downfall of Bank of China executive Lin Jingzhen. What does it mean when China's leadership allows public visibility into cases that would normally be buried? Are these arrests a sign of genuine counterintelligence panic, a political loyalty sweep, or both at once? And if some of the targets include high-ranking officers with real warfighting experience, how does that reshape risk calculations around Taiwan: deterrence, timing, and the chance of miscalculation? Bidemi also maps the second-order ripple effects: crisis communications with the U.S., signals to allies and rivals, procurement and readiness shocks, and the way "anti-espionage" politics can tighten across finance, tech, and society.
On the Bid Picture Podcast, I talk about big ideas, and Lembrih is one of them. Born from Ghanaian roots, Lembrih is building an ethical marketplace for Black and African artisans: makers of heritage-rich products often overlooked online. The vision is simple: shop consciously, empower communities, and share the stories behind the craft. Lembrih is live on Kickstarter now, and your pledge helps build the platform. Visit lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Damilola "Dammy" Gbenro, a Data Analytics and Machine Learning professional and talked about what it really means to build and maintain an online presence in the age of algorithms and AI. How do you utilize the benefits of social media without letting it consume you? What does online safety look like when your life is also your brand? And as AI reshapes trust, attention, and creativity, how do we protect our identities and our peace?
Quick question: when you buy something handmade, do you ever wonder who made it, and where your money really goes? Lembrih is building a marketplace where you can shop Black and African-owned brands and learn the story behind the craft. And the impact is built in: buyers can support vendors directly, and Lembrih also gives back through African-led charities, including $1 per purchase. They’re crowdfunding on Kickstarter now. Back Lembrih at lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundebreaks down the week of Feb 2–8, 2026, when an ancient idea, the Olympic Truce, collided with modern reality: AI-built platforms leaking identities, satellites and cyber defenses becoming battlefield "terrain," sanctions escalating into lawfare, and ceasefire language clashing with ongoing violence. What happens when "trust" becomes the scarcest resource online? Who controls connectivity in war zones: states or private networks? When do sanctions stop being diplomacy and start reshaping international justice? And in an era of drones, deepfakes, and cyberattacks, what does a "truce" even mean?
On the Bid Picture Podcast, I talk about big ideas, and Lembrih is one of them. Born from Ghanaian roots, Lembrih is building an ethical marketplace for Black and African artisans: makers of heritage-rich products often overlooked online. The vision is simple: shop consciously, empower communities, and share the stories behind the craft. Lembrih is live on Kickstarter now, and your pledge helps build the platform. Visit lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundebreaks down an open-source, intelligence-brief–style profile of Costa Rica's president-elect Laura Fernández Delgado: her leadership signals, governing incentives, and the early indicators that will matter most once she takes office. What kind of decision-maker is she: technocratic operator, movement carrier, or both? How far can a security-first agenda go inside Costa Rica's institutional guardrails—and what would be the regional ripple effects? Does San José tighten alignment with Washington on counternarcotics, cyber, and migration, while still hedging with Beijing on trade and investment? And could deeper security mini-lateralism in Central America reshape the balance between "order" and democratic norms? Framed with the kind of structured analysis Bidemi has used for high-stakes audiences, this episode maps the geopolitical downstream effects, before the first 100 days write the story.
Quick question: when you buy something handmade, do you ever wonder who made it, and where your money really goes? Lembrih is building a marketplace where you can shop Black and African-owned brands and learn the story behind the craft. And the impact is built in: buyers can support vendors directly, and Lembrih also gives back through African-led charities, including $1 per purchase. They’re crowdfunding on Kickstarter now. Back Lembrih at lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter.
Sponsors and partners:
Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin.
SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility.
Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas.
eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Sara Dorris, a data & cybersecurity professional about the moments and mindsets that shaped her path into data analytics and cybersecurity. What was she like before the job titles: a builder, an organizer, a detective, or a storyteller? Who first sparked her curiosity about technology, business, and security? Sara reflects on the hard and soft skills she carried from the University of South Florida (Go Bulls!), the advice she'd give her college self, what Big Data taught her about risk, decision-making, and AI's evolving role in data science. They also zoom out to the human side of tech: how do you stay security-aware without living in paranoia, what personal tech boundaries actually help, and what's her take on social media in today's attention economy? Plus, Sara shares three essential skills for breaking into analytics/cyber, one trap to avoid, and practical guidance for career switchers coming from fields like healthcare or the social sciences.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetraces four fast-moving global signals over the past week: the AI capital expenditure arms race led by Meta and Nvidia; the increasingly public rift between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; a cross-border investment-scam takedown in South Africa involving Interpol; and Myanmar's deepening post-coup crisis flagged by the United Nations. What happens when tech spending starts to look like geopolitics? Can Gulf rivalry reshape conflicts far beyond the region? Are global scam-busting coalitions keeping pace with digital fraud? And what would real accountability look like in Myanmar's war-torn future?
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscusses the global disruption rocking the video game industry, connecting the headlines (layoffs, studio closures, and delayed releases) to the deeper structural shifts (rising development costs, investor pressure, market saturation, and the evolution of monetization from premium sales to live services and in-game purchases). Why did so many companies cut jobs even as blockbuster games kept shipping? Is the "games-as-a-service" model reaching a breaking point, or just entering a tougher, more sustainable phase? What happens when thousands of new titles flood digital storefronts every year, and attention becomes the scarcest resource? And as mobile, AAA, indie, and esports collide in the same attention economy, who is best positioned to survive, and what does the next era of gaming look like for creators, players, and investors?
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode of host Bidemi Ologunde'slatest podcast, The Work Ethic Podcast, he explores how to protect deep work in a notification world, without falling into hustle culture. Why does it feel like you can't stay focused for more than a few minutes? What are notifications really costing you in quality, confidence, and calm? And what simple systems can you build to create sustainable excellence—whether you're an ambitious professional, a founder/creator, a student launching your career, or a leader managing others?
You'll hear practical strategies for reclaiming your attention (without disappearing from your team), plus real-life stories of people who reduced digital noise and unlocked better output with less stress.
Weekly Challenge: For the next 7 days, schedule one daily deep-work session (start with 30 minutes), turn off all notifications, and focus on a single important task. Track what changes—your output, your mood, and your ability to re-focus.
Want accountability and feedback? Join our private WhatsApp Community to share your progress, compare notes, and learn from others around the world.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with procurement and logistics leader Kseniia Litovskaia to unpack what it really takes to deliver under pressure—and what it means to bet on yourself. With over a decade of experience spanning project purchasing, supplier negotiations, and cross-border operations, Kseniia has led procurement for major, deadline-driven projects and built supply chains from the ground up. But one of her boldest moves happened off the org chart: leaving Russia and moving to the United States, choosing to essentially restart her career and rebuild credibility in a new market despite having already earned hard-won expertise.
Why walk away from a stable path to begin again? What does "starting over" look like when your résumé is strong—but your network, norms, and recognition reset overnight? And how do you turn procurement from a back-office function into a strategic driver of speed, cost control, and resilience? Kseniia shares the mindset shifts, practical lessons, and leadership principles that helped her navigate change, create measurable impact, and keep moving forward.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundebreaks down four global signals from Jan 19–25, 2026: an Arctic flashpoint that tested U.S.-Europe alliances, a global turn toward AI regulation, intensifying crackdowns on guns, hate, and synthetic drugs, and conflict dynamics from Gaza to Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. What does the Greenland dispute reveal about the future of NATO-era alliances? Are governments finally catching up to AI's real-world risks, or just getting started? Do sweeping law-and-order crackdowns actually reduce violence and trafficking, or push them into darker corners? And in today's "never-ending" wars, what separates a fragile ceasefire from the next escalation?
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepulls back the curtain on a fast-growing threat to U.S. remote hiring: applicants who claim they live in the United States, but are actually overseas, using semi-synthetic or fully legitimate personas complete with U.S. VOIP numbers, "real" apartment-complex addresses, credible degrees, and high-engagement LinkedIn profiles.
Why are so many suspicious profiles tracing back to Nigeria, India, and Pakistan: is it simply population scale, or are there specific enablers that make these routes more common? What changes when the motive shifts from "get paid in dollars" to something darker—organized crime, state-sponsored access, or even sanctions-evasion tactics modeled after North Korea's fake IT worker playbook? And how might post-2024 policy shifts, including tighter visa and travel restrictions, be reshaping the incentives and tactics behind this trend?
Bidemi explores what these schemes mean for insider risk, why traditional background checks can fail in a remote-first world, and what leadership teams should do now to harden hiring pipelines—before the next "perfect candidate" becomes the next breach.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Rob LoCascio, founder of KIDCompany, to explore why families need a new relationship with technology—and what it looks like to build an AI-native device designed for healthy childhood creativity and wellbeing. Rob shares the vision behind KID, where stories become interactive, kids can have real-time conversations with characters, and imagination turns into a place you can actually play. What does “safe by design” mean for an AI product made for children? How do you protect curiosity without limiting creativity? And in a world of passive screen time, what would it take to make tech that helps kids create more than they consume?
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeconnects the dots between history and headlines as Iran's unrest reaches a deadly crescendo, "unfiltered" AI collides with real-world law enforcement, record cocaine seizures expose the scale of global trafficking, and Greenland becomes an unexpected flashpoint in Arctic geopolitics. What happens when a government frames domestic protest as foreign sabotage? Who's responsible when a chatbot generates criminal or abusive content—its creator, the platform, or the user? Are mega drug busts a sign of enforcement success, or proof that trafficking networks are growing faster than states can respond? And why is a frozen island suddenly at the center of alliance politics and great-power competition?
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Whole Foods Market. A healthier relationship with tech starts with taking care of the basics—like eating well—so your body and brain aren’t running on empty. Whole Foods Market makes it easier to stock your kitchen with ingredients you feel good about, from fresh produce to pantry staples, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time actually living. If you’re asked how you heard about Whole Foods Market, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Skylight Calendar—the family-friendly digital calendar that helps everyone stay on the same page. With a quick setup and an easy-to-read display in a shared space, Skylight makes it simple to keep track of school events, practices, appointments, and family plans—so mornings run smoother and everyone knows what’s next. Make your home the place where schedules finally make sense. Skylight Calendar—because family life works better when it’s shared. If you’re asked how you heard about Skylight Calendar, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at myskylight.com.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetraces the blurry line between truth and virality—where influencer "exposés" can ignite celebrity sex scandals, trigger defamation lawsuits, and reward the loudest story rather than the most accurate one. How did scandal become a business model? What happens when deepfakes, rumor accounts, and clout incentives collide with real reputations—and real trauma? And in a surprising twist of the creator economy, how are influencers and OnlyFans creators increasingly positioning themselves as "extraordinary talent" in O-1 visa applications to enter the United States? Along the way, Bid weaves in the non-linear story of a high-end escort whose entry into that world coincided with abuse at home—revealing how private pain can echo through public spectacle. Who gets protected in the attention economy—and who gets used? What does "proof" even mean anymore? And what's the true cost of going viral?
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Whole Foods Market. A healthier relationship with tech starts with taking care of the basics—like eating well—so your body and brain aren’t running on empty. Whole Foods Market makes it easier to stock your kitchen with ingredients you feel good about, from fresh produce to pantry staples, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time actually living. If you’re asked how you heard about Whole Foods Market, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Skylight Calendar—the family-friendly digital calendar that helps everyone stay on the same page. With a quick setup and an easy-to-read display in a shared space, Skylight makes it simple to keep track of school events, practices, appointments, and family plans—so mornings run smoother and everyone knows what’s next. Make your home the place where schedules finally make sense. Skylight Calendar—because family life works better when it’s shared. If you’re asked how you heard about Skylight Calendar, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at myskylight.com.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Robert Cobbs and Kyle Sumrow, the leaders behind Tech My School, a nonprofit advancing technology and educational equity for underserved students in Puerto Rico. How do you help schools adopt AI and EdTech without deepening distraction, dependence, or inequity? What does a "healthy relationship with technology" look like for teachers and students in real classrooms? Robby and Kyle share the lessons behind their tools, Tech Plan Genie and Relief Roster, a substitute management platform, plus what they're learning from educators on the ground and from the global stages where they’ve presented. Check out their annual gathering at www.techmyschool.org/conference
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Intuit QuickBooks. If you’re running a business, a side hustle, or just trying to stay on top of your money, QuickBooks helps you track income and expenses, send invoices, and see where things stand—without living in spreadsheets. It’s tech that’s meant to give you time back, so you can spend more of your attention on your life, not your tabs. If you're asked how you heard about QuickBooks, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at quickbooks.intuit.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from VIZZ. If age-related blurry near vision—also called presbyopia—has you holding your phone farther away or avoiding the small print, ask your eye doctor about VIZZ, a once-daily prescription eye drop for adults that treats blurry near vision. Do not use VIZZ if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. The most common side effects are eye irritation, temporary dim or dark vision, headache, and eye redness. Be careful driving at night or doing activities that require clear vision until your vision returns to normal. If you're asked how you heard about VIZZ, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at vizz.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Rula. If you're trying to build a healthier relationship with tech—setting boundaries, breaking burnout patterns, or feeling more present—therapy can help, and Rula makes it easier to find licensed mental health providers and meet by video on a schedule that fits your life. If you're asked how you heard about Rula, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at rula.com.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeunpacks the biggest global signals from Jan 5–11, 2026—where CES turned AI into the headline act, regulators pushed back on new chatbots, and geopolitics reshaped the rules of cooperation. What does the U.S. stepping back from major UN institutions mean for climate and global governance—and who fills the vacuum? As China tightens pressure on Taiwan and the Ukraine war escalates with deeper cross-border strikes, are we entering a more fragmented security era? Plus: a landmark EU–Mercosur trade breakthrough, Apple's credit card partner switch, and what these moves reveal about where money, supply chains, and power are flowing next.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Intuit QuickBooks. If you’re running a business, a side hustle, or just trying to stay on top of your money, QuickBooks helps you track income and expenses, send invoices, and see where things stand—without living in spreadsheets. It’s tech that’s meant to give you time back, so you can spend more of your attention on your life, not your tabs. If you're asked how you heard about QuickBooks, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at quickbooks.intuit.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from VIZZ. If age-related blurry near vision—also called presbyopia—has you holding your phone farther away or avoiding the small print, ask your eye doctor about VIZZ, a once-daily prescription eye drop for adults that treats blurry near vision. Do not use VIZZ if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. The most common side effects are eye irritation, temporary dim or dark vision, headache, and eye redness. Be careful driving at night or doing activities that require clear vision until your vision returns to normal. If you're asked how you heard about VIZZ, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at vizz.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Rula. If you're trying to build a healthier relationship with tech—setting boundaries, breaking burnout patterns, or feeling more present—therapy can help, and Rula makes it easier to find licensed mental health providers and meet by video on a schedule that fits your life. If you're asked how you heard about Rula, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at rula.com.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeunpacks OpenAI's newly released ChatGPT Health and what it signals about the future of consumer-facing healthcare AI. What exactly is "ChatGPT Health," and why is OpenAI moving from general chat to a dedicated health experience? When an AI gives the wrong answer in a high-stakes setting—medical advice, airline refunds, legal citations—who owns the liability: the user, the company deploying the chatbot, or the model-maker? How are regulators in the U.S., Europe, and beyond approaching AI in healthcare—and what counts as "wellness" versus "medical" software? Bidemi also explores the realities of AI error, hallucinations, and bias, and asks what these tools could mean for underserved and minority populations worldwide— including Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and communities in low-resource health systems.
Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Intuit QuickBooks. If you’re running a business, a side hustle, or just trying to stay on top of your money, QuickBooks helps you track income and expenses, send invoices, and see where things stand—without living in spreadsheets. It’s tech that’s meant to give you time back, so you can spend more of your attention on your life, not your tabs. If you're asked how you heard about QuickBooks, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at quickbooks.intuit.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from VIZZ. If age-related blurry near vision—also called presbyopia—has you holding your phone farther away or avoiding the small print, ask your eye doctor about VIZZ, a once-daily prescription eye drop for adults that treats blurry near vision. Do not use VIZZ if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. The most common side effects are eye irritation, temporary dim or dark vision, headache, and eye redness. Be careful driving at night or doing activities that require clear vision until your vision returns to normal. If you're asked how you heard about VIZZ, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at vizz.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Rula. If you're trying to build a healthier relationship with tech—setting boundaries, breaking burnout patterns, or feeling more present—therapy can help, and Rula makes it easier to find licensed mental health providers and meet by video on a schedule that fits your life. If you're asked how you heard about Rula, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at rula.com.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with cybersecurity leader Gideon Hazam, the Co-Founder, COO, and CCO of Memcyco, to unpack the exploding threat of phishing, account takeover (ATO), and digital impersonation in the age of AI. Why are brand impersonation attacks so hard to detect—and why do many organizations still treat them as "lower urgency" than other cyber risks? What does "preemptive, real-time defense" actually look like when scammers can move at unprecedented speed and scale? Gideon also breaks down emerging fraud vectors like employee portal abuse and remote access scams, and shares what needs to change—from company playbooks to federal legislation—to better protect customers and employees alike.
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Support for The Bid Picture podcast comes from Audi. If you’re trying to be more intentional with technology, it helps to choose experiences that support your attention—not compete for it. Audi blends performance with thoughtful design to make the drive feel focused and considered, giving you space to reconnect with what matters beyond the screen. If you check out Audi, and they ask how you heard about it, please mention The Bid Picture podcast. Learn more at audiusa.com.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeconnects four "seismic shifts" from the first week of 2026: Bulgaria adopting the euro, India's nationwide AI upskilling push, a shocking U.S. raid that captured Venezuela's president, and a deadly earthquake in Mexico. What do these seemingly unrelated events reveal about risk, resilience, and power in a world that changes overnight? What's one practical move you can make this week to stay adaptable?
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Support for The Bid Picture podcast comes from Celsius. If you’re working on a healthier relationship with technology, a small shift can help—step away from the scroll, take a walk, and reset your focus. Celsius is a convenient grab-and-go option for the moments you want energy with intention, so your day isn’t powered by endless notifications. If you try Celsius, and they ask how you heard about it, please mention The Bid Picture podcast. Learn more at celsius.com.
Support for The Bid Picture podcast comes from Audi. If you’re trying to be more intentional with technology, it helps to choose experiences that support your attention—not compete for it. Audi blends performance with thoughtful design to make the drive feel focused and considered, giving you space to reconnect with what matters beyond the screen. If you check out Audi, and they ask how you heard about it, please mention The Bid Picture podcast. Learn more at audiusa.com.
Support for The Bid Picture podcast comes from Amazon Prime. When tech feels like it’s running your day, Prime helps you simplify the parts that don’t need your attention—fast delivery, easy returns, and entertainment options you can choose intentionally, on your schedule. Build healthier boundaries with your screens by planning what you watch, when you watch, and letting the errands handle themselves. If you check out Amazon Prime, and they ask how you heard about it, please mention The Bid Picture podcast. Listeners can find out more from amazon.com/prime.
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplores how private equity is reshaping U.S. housing—and why rising car-payment delinquencies may be the clearest sign of an economic downturn that doesn't look like one. If jobs are still plentiful, why do so many people feel financially underwater? Is Wall Street amplifying the housing squeeze in key markets? And what happens when Americans can't afford the cars they need to keep working?
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Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Rula. If you’re trying to build a healthier relationship with tech—setting boundaries, breaking burnout patterns, or feeling more present—therapy can help, and Rula makes it easier to find licensed mental health providers and meet by video on a schedule that fits your life. If you’re asked how you heard about Rula, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at rula.com.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundesits down with Julian Baron, Managing Editor of Off The Pressand a veteran of both national and local newsrooms, to unpack why trust in legacy media is collapsing, and what might replace it. With experience leading digital content and investigative reporting as Chief of Staff for News at Sinclair, Julian breaks down the real economics behind broadcast vs. digital journalism and how audience habits are reshaping everything. Why are more people turning to decentralized, digital-first news? What do newsrooms still misunderstand about “the audience”? And what does it actually take to rebuild credibility without chasing clicks?
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Intuit QuickBooks. If you’re running a business, a side hustle, or just trying to stay on top of your money, QuickBooks helps you track income and expenses, send invoices, and see where things stand—without living in spreadsheets. It’s tech that’s meant to give you time back, so you can spend more of your attention on your life, not your tabs. If you’re asked how you heard about QuickBooks, tell them The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at quickbooks.intuit.com.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetraces three fast-moving signals from the previous week: holiday-week violence in northwestern Nigeria, a surprise diplomatic recognition reshaping the Horn of Africa, and AI's infrastructure arms race. What happens when billion-dollar tech bets collide with tightening regulation? How does one diplomatic recognition redraw regional alliances?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetakes you from a single, unforgettable line in the U.S. military oath: "against all enemies, foreign and domestic," to a hotel-room phone call that ended with two words: "stand by." What follows is a first-person journey into intelligence analysis operations across military installations in [redacted] and [redacted], and a front-row view of how surveillance technology has evolved since 2016. How do phones, IP addresses, and device “fingerprints” shape what platforms believe about us — and what happens when they get it wrong?
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Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Skylight Calendar—the family-friendly digital calendar that helps everyone stay on the same page. With a quick setup and an easy-to-read display in a shared space, Skylight makes it simple to keep track of school events, practices, appointments, and family plans—so mornings run smoother and everyone knows what’s next. Make your home the place where schedules finally make sense. Skylight Calendar—because family life works better when it’s shared. Learn more at myskylight.com.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Ivan Gekht, CEO of Gehtsoft, a family-run software company with over 20 years of Agile R&D experience. They explored Ivan’s journey from Siberia to building a team that tackles “impossible” business challenges with science, adaptability, and integrity. How can Agile methods truly reduce project risk instead of becoming just another buzzword? What does it take to build healthier, more productive relationships with technology—both for teams and end users? And how can tech companies meaningfully support minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses while still innovating and scaling?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundebreaks down three signals shaping the week across tech, politics, and geopolitics, and the one insight you can actually use. Why did a major automaker slam the brakes on its EV ambitions? What happens when a trade deal decades in the making collides with farmers in the streets? And as U.S. pressure tightens on Venezuela’s oil lifeline, how close are we to a wider great-power standoff?
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Skylight Calendar—the family-friendly digital calendar that helps everyone stay on the same page. With a quick setup and an easy-to-read display in a shared space, Skylight makes it simple to keep track of school events, practices, appointments, and family plans—so mornings run smoother and everyone knows what’s next. Make your home the place where schedules finally make sense. Skylight Calendar—because family life works better when it’s shared. Learn more at myskylight.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded coffee brand roasting premium beans for people who love a strong start to the day. From bold blends to convenient ready-to-drink cans, Black Rifle Coffee keeps you fueled for whatever’s ahead. Check them out at blackriflecoffee.com.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundezooms out on the rise of American megachurches in the digital age. The episode opens in Michigan, where a viral clip of a fundraising moment sparked outrage online; then raised bigger questions about context, attention, and the speed of social media. Are megachurches meeting a growing hunger for connection in a lonely era or blending faith into America’s self-help culture? And how do political polarization and algorithm-driven influence shape what teens and young adults believe, follow, and ultimately seek in community?
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Skylight Calendar—the family-friendly digital calendar that helps everyone stay on the same page. With a quick setup and an easy-to-read display in a shared space, Skylight makes it simple to keep track of school events, practices, appointments, and family plans—so mornings run smoother and everyone knows what’s next. Make your home the place where schedules finally make sense. Skylight Calendar—because family life works better when it’s shared. Learn more at myskylight.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded coffee brand roasting premium beans for people who love a strong start to the day. From bold blends to convenient ready-to-drink cans, Black Rifle Coffee keeps you fueled for whatever’s ahead. Check them out at blackriflecoffee.com.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Bruce Johnson of TekStream Solutions to unpack how the Whole of State initiative—with the Louisiana State University, Splunk, and Amazon Web Services—is turning classrooms into 24/7, student-powered SOCs that launch graduates into mid-level roles. With nearly four decades in IT security, Bruce shares how opening the door to any discipline builds stronger teams and real-world readiness. How do these student SOCs keep organizations safe while students learn? What does a typical shift and escalation look like? Can a philosophy or nursing major really become a cybersecurity analyst? How is success measured—placements, detection speed, or something else? Where does AI help without replacing humans? And what changed as the model expanded to New Jersey Institute of Technology and Louisiana Tech University?
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeconnects the dots between a sudden Cambodia–Thailand border flare-up and fresh signals of accountability and diplomacy: from an ICC Darfur war-crimes sentence to prisoner releases in Belarus and political fallout in Bulgaria. What do these seemingly separate headlines reveal when you view them through the lens of hybrid warfare? Bidemi closes with a simple, practical security habit you can apply immediately, plus a mental model for spotting the next inflection point before it hits the mainstream.
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Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from GymShark, performance apparel designed for people who take their training seriously. With gym-ready fits that move with you, GymShark helps you stay focused from warm-up to cooldown. Explore their latest drops at gymshark.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Uncommon Goods, an online marketplace filled with unique, independently made gifts. From clever gadgets to handcrafted home goods, Uncommon Goods helps you find something thoughtful for everyone on your list. Learn more at uncommongoods.com.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeunpacks Netflix’s blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a deal years in the making. Why wasn’t it as shocking as it seemed? What signs pointed to this merger long before the headlines? And what could it mean for the future of streaming, theatrical films, and your monthly subscriptions?
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Uncommon Goods, an online marketplace filled with unique, independently made gifts. From clever gadgets to handcrafted home goods, Uncommon Goods helps you find something thoughtful for everyone on your list. Learn more at uncommongoods.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from GymShark, performance apparel designed for people who take their training seriously. With gym-ready fits that move with you, GymShark helps you stay focused from warm-up to cooldown. Explore their latest drops at gymshark.com.
Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded coffee brand roasting premium beans for people who love a strong start to the day. From bold blends to convenient ready-to-drink cans, Black Rifle Coffee keeps you fueled for whatever’s ahead. Check them out at blackriflecoffee.com.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with John Kammer, founder of Guardian AI[ngels], a grief and journaling platform powered by AI and shaped by John’s own experience of losing several close friends. Can AI gently support us through grief without pretending to be human? What does a truly private digital space for mourning and reflection look like? And how do you design technology that protects our most vulnerable thoughts instead of exploiting them? Drawing on his background in cybersecurity and hospitality, John shares how he’s building a tool that prioritizes privacy, emotional safety, and real-world connection—using AI not to replace relationships, but to help people process what’s unsaid and bridge back to the people they trust most.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeunpacks how AI chip diplomacy is reshaping global power, from the UAE’s intelligence-tinted partnership with the U.S. to Silicon Valley’s high-stakes entanglement with Gulf investors. He explores Saudi Arabia’s record-breaking $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, the Kingdom’s sweeping mutual defense pact with Pakistan, and its strategic oil lifeline to post-Assad Syria. Along the way, Bidemi connects the dots between technology, finance, and security to show how these moves are rewiring geopolitics across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Jake Ward, co-founder of the Developers Alliance, to unpack how tech policy battles quietly shape the lives and livelihoods of developers around the world. They explore why AI regulation will determine which startups survive, how fragmented privacy laws can unintentionally crush small innovators, and why lawmakers who think they’re targeting Big Tech often end up hurting the little guys instead. Jake also shares practical ways independent developers can "get a seat at the table" in policy conversations.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplores the FATE model—fear, attention, tribalism, and engagement—as a lens for understanding modern information environments without jumping to “psyops” conclusions. He unpacks how different three-factor combinations of FATE show up in real-world cases since 2022: diaspora communities who care about crises back home but rarely mobilize; global public health threats like mpox and antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” that generate fear and action without tribalism; niche social media firestorms such as the Rings of Power (Lord of the Rings) backlash that are intense but not widely noticed; and major socioeconomic battles like France’s pension reform that ignite attention and tribal engagement without widespread fear. The episode offers practical tools for recognizing when FATE dynamics are organic social behavior versus signs of deliberate manipulation.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with data scientist and AI/machine learning (ML) enthusiast Daria Dubovskaia in a wide-ranging conversation about cybersecurity, data analytics, and building robust ML systems in the real world. Daria shares her journey from studying rocket propulsion in Russia to moving to the United States, completing a Master’s degree in Data Science at CUNY, and working at a healthcare startup in Tampa, Florida. Along the way, she talks about cleaning messy data, deploying production models in the cloud, protecting sensitive information, and communicating complex insights to non technical stakeholders. This episode is full of practical lessons for anyone interested in data-driven decision-making, career pivots into tech, and the growing intersection of machine learning and cybersecurity.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeunpacks four seemingly disconnected American stories: a Houston food critic's "toe touch" approach to restaurants, a Phoenix community organizer rebuilding neighborhoods from the ground up, the quiet expansion of charter schools in Florida, and rehab scams targeting Native American communities in the Southwest. He then reveals the hidden tech threads running through them all. From social media reviews and digital organizing tools to data-driven education policy and Medicaid billing fraud, Bidemi explores how technology can empower communities or quietly erode trust, and what it means for everyday people trying to eat well, learn well, and get well in a rapidly changing world.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Gal Borenstein—CEO and founder of The Borenstein Group—to unpack how brands earn and scale trust in a noisy, AI-driven world. They dig into the “trust deficit” in B2B/B2G, what separates branding from true trust-building, and how to keep human authenticity while using AI at speed. Gal shares playbooks for cyber and defense marketers, inside-out culture moves that make credibility durable, crisis protocols for deepfakes and breaches, and the metrics that boards actually respect.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeinvestigates how ordinary people around the world are unknowingly footing the electricity bill for Big Tech’s booming AI data centers. From hidden charges in your utility bill to billion-dollar subsidies for companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Amazon, this critical episode uncovers the financial and ethical costs of AI’s explosive energy appetite—and why you’re the one paying for it.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Derek Newton, an academic-integrity journalist, author, contributing writer, communications professional, and the founder of Verify My Writing (VMW). The conversation unpacked how AI-generated content is overwhelming editors, peer reviewers, and publishers—and how provenance-based verification can restore trust. They explore why detectors alone keep failing, practical disclosure norms for scientists and writers, and a playbook to protect credibility in the age of AI. Derek's work has appeared in The Atlantic, Forbes, NBC, USA Today, and many other outlets. Beyond writing, he's a leader in integrity and fraud: he delivered the keynote at the 2025 International Center for Academic Integrity conference and publishes The Cheat Sheet, a newsletter on cheating and authentic work that has released 400 issues and reaches roughly 5,000 subscribers.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeconnects Amazon’s recent layoffs and AI/automation push to everyday life—how task automation is reshaping hiring, local economies, and the culture of work. He also unpacks the rise of loneliness in a more screen-mediated world and the booming business that monetizes it—from creator DMs and OnlyFans to AI companion apps—then shares practical steps on how to future-proof your skills, efficient budgeting on “comfort spending,” and rebuilding real connection at work and at home.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with internationally recognized artist and former Googler Gretchen Andrew to unpack how AI and beauty filters are reshaping self-esteem, privacy, and identity. From her Facetune Portraits—oil paintings that make algorithmic edits visible—to museum acquisitions, Gretchen traced a path from Big Tech to the Whitney, revealing how design choices compress individuality and normalize a single “perfect” face. They discussed the psychology of filters and the mechanics behind her human–machine studio. Practical takeaways included: healthier tech habits, what transparency should look like, and how to reclaim your image online.
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Content note: This episode mentions depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, in the U.S. you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Take care of yourself while listening.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplored worsening adolescent mental health—drawing on the U.S. CDC’s findings and the U.S. Surgeon General’s warnings on social-media harms—and why parental stress amplifies the problem. He laid out what this means for tech, schools, and brands: time-bounded-by-default experiences, no-algorithm kid modes, and third-party audit trails—shifting the focus from age verification to measurable well-being.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Amanda Schlichting—an Arizona-licensed private investigator and nationally certified animal-cruelty investigator—about her career arc from patrol officer to trainer to PI, her 2014 push to overhaul animal-case policies inside her department, and her current work setting up a statewide coalition, the Arizona Animal Cruelty Task Force, to connect investigators, veterinarians, and law enforcement. The conversation dug into why animal-cruelty cases often sit at the crossroads of major crime—gangs, narcotics, illegal firearms, money laundering, and trafficking—and how better data plus efficient report writing, forensics, and media strategy can raise the odds of justice. We also cover her free ARS 13-2910 briefings for officers, and practical advice for communities on how to spot animal neglect or abuse.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunderecounted how an Easter weekend that was meant to be quiet turned into an intense investigation into illegal sports betting, human trafficking and money‑laundering. He explored how criminal syndicates exploit online gambling platforms, regulatory loopholes and the normalization of betting in sports. The episode covered law‑enforcement efforts like INTERPOL’s SOGA X operation, the role of broadcast advertising and league expansion in fuelling betting markets, and the lessons he learned about centering victims and simplifying complex data for non‑technical audiences.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplored the shocking arrests of NBA figures Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, unraveling how gaps in background checks and integrity systems allowed high-profile sports professionals to become entangled in betting, fraud, and organized crime. He examined similar scandals across global leagues — from Brazilian and Australian football to tennis and the National Football League in the U.S. — and examined the psychology of why millionaire athletes and coaches risk everything for illicit gains. This thought-provoking analysis revealed how technology, oversight, and culture intersect in modern sports corruption.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Shannon Noonan, CEO/Founder of HiNoon Consulting, and US Global Ambassador - Global Council for Responsible AI. The conversation addressed how to turn “checkbox” programs into real business value, right-sized controls, third-party risk, AI guardrails, and data habits that help teams move faster—while strengthening security, compliance, and privacy.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetraced the tech and cyber forces reshaping everyday life in the United States: why Washington, DC builds more affordable housing per capita than Texas and California; how OnlyFans, online betting, and sober-curious culture are rerouting tourists from Las Vegas and theme-parks; and why zero-income-tax states in the U.S. (Alaska, Wyoming, South Dakota, and New Hampshire) don't have big cities. He connects the dots with clear risks, opportunities, and pragmatic policy ideas communities can use now.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Rebecca ‘Becky’ Passmore—a former FBI Senior Forensic Examiner, Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the co-founder of Root Forensics, and co-host (with Stacy Eldridge) of Parsing the Truth: One Byte at a Time. The conversation explored the human side of digital forensics, lessons from more than two decades with the FBI, practical advice for newcomers to the field of digital forensics, and more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Lynn Fairweather, Founder and President of Presage Consulting & Training, a boutique threat assessment and management firm focused solely on domestic violence. The hour-long conversation traced her frontline beginnings to building corporate programs, unpacking “leakage,” pre-incident indicators, the red flags that indicate abusers as employees, and more. Lynn explains how domestic abuse becomes insider risk—through stalking and trackers, social-media hijacking, and corporate device tampering—and offers practical workplace safety planning tips across policy, training, and case consults. The conversation closes with metrics that matter and emerging tech-enabled abuse trends employers must prepare for.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeprovided a clear-eyed compare/contrast of Meta and ByteDance through a U.S. national-security lens. He mapped shared engines—algorithmic ads, creator commerce, and hyperscale AI—against divergent governance and accountability. Using counterintelligence (CI) and foreign malign influence (FMI) frameworks, he examined data-access risk, influence operations (IO), moderation incentives, and legal exposure (e.g., Chinese intelligence law vs. market/regulatory checks). He touched on how ODNI threat assessments, NSA/CISA cyber posture, and CIA analysis inform policy levers—data-security baselines, transparency, and threat-intel sharing—aimed at hardening platforms without closing the open internet.
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Across Apple’s wearables, GLP-1 drugs, academia’s AI pivot, IP fights, new crime patterns, and the dating-app slump, there is one through-line: resilient trust. In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundemaps how innovation and human values can move in step—arguing for stronger privacy rules (especially for biometrics), smarter AI oversight (think “FDA for algorithms”), real digital literacy, and business models that earn a social license to operate. It’s a playbook for policymakers, tech leaders, academics, and the rest of us to design for well-being, not just engagement—so our tools save lives, our institutions keep credibility, and our relationships (online or offline) stay authentic.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Matt Topper, president of UberEther and a 20+ year veteran of cybersecurity and identity/access management. Matt broke down zero trust without the buzzwords, explained how people-first IAM unlocks business growth, and shared hard-won lessons from public-sector environments. They dug into private-tenant vs. multi-tenant tradeoffs, FedRAMP/DoD realities, moving from PIV-D to phishing-resistant MFA, and the metrics executives should actually track.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented six stories about secrecy versus privacy.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeanalyzed recent advanced persistent threat (APT) campaigns targeting banks and law firms involved in mergers and acquisitions.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Melinda Nevala, a digital privacy advocate and the Marketing Director at Medcurity. The conversation touched on America’s patchwork of state privacy laws, spotlighting loopholes big tech quietly lobbied for, AI’s still-unplugged data vacuum, and the dark-pattern consent pop-ups driving us all to button-click fatigue—plus practical tips to fight back.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeanalyzed the company Palantir Technologies, an American publicly traded company specializing in software platforms for data mining. The analysis focused on the enabling conditions that predate its founding, the company’s growth across historical and societal contexts, its financial trajectory and political entrenchment, controversies around privacy and surveillance, as well as compelling background details for a general audience.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Ayotunde Aladejana, a venture & partnerships leader driving capital, markets & impact with comprehensive experience across banking, global health, and venture capital. We unpacked his journey from economics and business analysis to venture building, his playbook for corporate–startup partnerships, practical lessons on leading with empathy, governance, data protection, scaling responsibly, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Jeremy Samide, CEO of Blackwired, is one of the most trusted cyber intelligence experts working today. He’s led high-profile ransomware investigations, traced criminal crypto flows across the dark web, and briefed government and private sector leaders on how to counter the next generation of cyber threats. Over the past 20+ years, Jeremy has supported clandestine operations for the U.S. Intelligence community, NATO, Interpol, and military forces across APAC and Europe specializing in state-sponsored threats, cyber warfare, and cryptocurrency tracking. His expertise has even been tapped by the writers of CBS’s Person of Interest, Harvard’s Master’s Program, and NATO's Military University of Technology in Warsaw. Now as CEO of Blackwired, Jeremy is developing cutting-edge platforms that disrupt threat actors in real time including ThirdWatch, a system already reshaping how cybersecurity, crypto risk, and nation-state attacks are handled at the edge.
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In this episode of The Medcurity Podcast, host Melinda Nevala, a digital privacy advocate and the Marketing Director at Medcurity, spoke with Bidemi Ologundeabout wide-ranging security topics including: the dichotomy between privacy and security especially with the use of mobile apps and smart devices; cyberattacks and ransomware targeting organizations in several industries via seemingly innocuous entry points such as internet-connected fish tanks; the new HIPAA rules recently proposed in the US; the new AI rules introduced in Europe; why systems of systems are most vulnerable to cyberattacks; the different cyber attack surfaces many organizations don't realize they have; how the tech landscape has changed in recent years due to AI and its unintended consequences; and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplored the process of becoming undeniable in the tech industry, using personal stories and incidents throughout his career.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Scott Alldridge, a nationally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience transforming how organizations approach digital risk and operational excellence. As CEO of IP Services, one of the industry's most trusted cybersecurity firms, Scott has guided 150+ clients across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing toward regulatory compliance and cyber resilience.
Scott is the co-founder of the IT Process Institute and visionary behind the VisibleOps methodology – a revolutionary framework that has shaped global IT standards and sold over 400,000 copies worldwide. His latest work, "VisibleOps Cybersecurity," reached Amazon bestseller status and provides the definitive roadmap for integrating Zero Trust principles with business operations.
Certified as Chief Information Security Officer with an MBA in Cybersecurity and Harvard certification in Technology and Privacy, Scott bridges the gap between technical complexity and executive decision-making. His proprietary Total Control System delivers measurable business outcomes for organizations seeking operational excellence.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplored a series of aphorisms—nuggets of wisdom about money, status, emptiness, and luck—to see how they play out in the contemporary world.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Melinda Nevala, a digital privacy advocate and the Marketing Director at Medcurity. The conversation touched on America’s patchwork of state privacy laws, spotlighting loopholes big tech quietly lobbied for, AI’s still-unplugged data vacuum, and the dark-pattern consent pop-ups driving us all to button-click fatigue—plus practical tips to fight back.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Jerod Brennen, an Executive Advisor, Cybersecurity Career Coach, and vCISO at SideChannel. The conversation touched on a wide variety of cybersecurity concepts including the role and use of storytelling as a security tool; the 2025 cyber threat landscape; AI as a friend or enemy; data privacy gray zones, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamines the disappearance of independent and small franchise restaurants as a result of multiple intersecting factors.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetakes a policy-oriented look at reports of hidden cameras, unauthorized key copies leading to break-ins, cyberstalking of guests, and other criminal acts at vacation rental properties, and how major platforms have responded.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Tom Arnold, a cybersecurity expert, digital forensics investigator, and educator, to trace cybercrime’s rapid evolution—from early password hacks to today’s AI-powered phishing, deepfakes, and nation-state ransomware crews. Tom explained how attack typologies shape prevention, detection, and response for companies and families; why gaming platforms are the new frontier for child exploitation; and how a near-miss involving his grandson turned him into an outspoken advocate for digital safety education. His latest book, The Digital Detective, is available on Amazon.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Joshua Lauer, the Founder and CEO of Lauer Creations Inc. During the conversation, Joshua explained how companies can avoid drowning in meaningless data, how to get rid of messy manual processes and automate reports that focus on scaling, how to fix GA4 tracking issues to allow you get back to actionable insights, and lots more.
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In recent years, criminals worldwide have increasingly targeted cryptocurrency executives and investors with kidnappings, physical threats, extortion, and even "virtual" coercion schemes.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamined global patterns since 2020, highlighting confirmed cases, tactics, organized crime links, geopolitical and market factors, and the protective measures emerging in response.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplored how state-sponsored influence operations intersect with the exploitative outsourcing of digital labor—such as social media content moderation, data labeling, and click-work—to low-wage workers in poor conditions across Africa between 2015 and 2025. The analysis draws on insights from academic research, investigative journalism, policy studies, and intelligence reports.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexamined the decade-long deception that placed North Korean operatives in the heart of Western companies
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Jay Trinckes, the Data Protection Officer and CISO at Thoropass. During the conversation, Jay broke down why many organizations still rely on reactive measures despite claiming to be proactive. The conversation also touched on the biggest misconceptions about proactive security and how companies can get it right.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Patrika Alis Cheston, an innovative entrepreneur with expertise in marketing for the tech, tourism and events industries. She recently relaunched her podcast, Destination: Journey, which focuses on creative, responsible travel for a variety of budgets. You can find Patrika on her website and on Instagram.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the ghost students draining the U.S. financial aid system.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how AI shortcuts, opioid pills, and gambling apps are reshaping adolescence.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how digital platforms can be exploited for illicit activities. One alarming trend is the rise of opioid misuse among teenagers, facilitated by social media platforms.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the national security risks of encrypted messaging — highlighting policy gaps and some suggested remedies.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Craig Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of CyberHoot. They explored how CyberHoot helps businesses manage cyber risks and improve cyber literacy with tools that are smart, simple, and human-focused.
Craig explained how CyberHoot supports small businesses who often face big cybersecurity challenges with limited resources. Their platform skips passwords and makes training easy, using short lessons, clear policies, and phishing simulations.
They also discussed how CyberHoot uses positive reinforcement and gamification to make training fun and effective—helping employees learn to spot threats like phishing emails without fear or blame. The conversation touched on the power of storytelling in cybersecurity education and why putting people at the center of security is key to long-term success.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Aaron Mello, a Cybersecurity Manager at Applied Tech, a managed IT and security services provider. The conversation touched on Aaron's career track and journey into cybersecurity, how he prioritizes skill development, some of his thoughts on AI in cybersecurity, cybersecurity education, and the relationship between hands-on experience and certifications, some advice for anyone considering a cybersecurity career, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how the tech industry's obsession with artificial intelligence is creating a workforce crisis.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with May Brooks-Kempler, a cybersecurity educator, entrepreneur, and consultant. In this episode, May shares her insights into what cybersecurity is and isn't, how to build a successful cybersecurity career, the mindset and skills necessary to thrive within cybersecurity, what led her to build an online cybersecurity community of over 27,000 members, and lots more. May is an Amazon bestselling author, a TEDx speaker, and mentor to hundreds.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Murphy John, the Ecosystem Development & Growth Manager at StorX Network (Powered by XDC). The conversation touched on StorX Networks' mission to provide users with the most privacy focused storage and backup service. StorX Network is an Open Source, Censorship Resistant Decentralized Cloud Storage Network, used primarily for storing critical Data Backups. StorX overcomes the limitation of traditional storage/backup medium which stores data unencrypted on single data silios, prone to outages and attacks. Instead StorX fisrt encrypts data with user unique private key, splits data into minute fragments, then replicates fragments and distributes it across its global network of storage nodes to provide enhance privacy, protection against outages, ransomware, and compromise, eliminating single points of failure while delivering speed, reliability, security, and global accessibility. StorX is not only reliable and resilient but helps save minimum 60% of bandwidth cost associated with traditional cloud storage systems.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Saaim Khan, the Founder and Managing Director at Cyber Matters. The conversation explored what cybersecurity compliance is and isn't, how to effectively leverage cybersecurity for business growth, streamlining cybersecurity compliance programs for efficiency, integrating cybersecurity into startup culture (built-in, not bolted on), practical strategies for enhancing cyber resilience, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday work life with a security-focused mindset, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Wendi Walker, a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at IHG Hotels & Resorts. The conversation touched on Wendi's journey into cyber threat intelligence from her military and traditional intelligence background. She shared insights from her time at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and working on various federal and state law enforcement task forces. There were also discussions about the importance of a curious and investigative mindset for success in intelligence, the evolution of cybercrime, the rise of agile ransomware groups, AI-powered phishing attacks, zero-day threats, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Melinda Nevala, a digital privacy advocate and the Marketing Director at Medcurity. The conversation touched on how aware individuals are of the several ways their data is being collected and used daily without their consent; how data brokers claim to anonymize data, yet these data can often be easily re-identified; what the Texas Attorney General is doing regarding the issue of car manufacturers collecting drivers' private data and selling to vehicle insurance companies without their consent; and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about why, in January 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Mr. Scott Mason and his companies with misappropriating more than $20 million from at least 13 advisory clients, some of which included his family members and long time friends.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how food and grocery delivery apps have undeniably transformed our dining and shopping habits, offering unparalleled convenience. However, this shift raises concerns about potential health implications, particularly regarding weight gain and overall well-being.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about some recent AI news.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Greg Ross-Munro, a third generation programmer, and the founder and CEO of Sourcetoad, a custom enterprise software engineering firm with offices in the USA and Australia. Sourcetoad's team of developers have built applications and games for clients like Viking Cruises, Jackson Hewitt, Procter and Gamble, Luxottica, the US Special Forces, and dozens of startups.
Greg has participated, judged, organized, and sponsored almost every event of note in the Tampa Bay startup scene including Tampa Bay Bar Camp, Startup Weekend, Startup Bus (where he is also on the Board of Directors), Ignite, WaVE, and the Tampa Bay Entrepreneurship Gala. Additionally, he has been a regular and willing mentor of many young entrepreneurs while serving as a regular guest speaker at USF and UT.
Greg grew up in Africa, and has lived and worked in Japan. He delights in good Scotch whisky and suffers from a dark sense of humor, and an incomprehensible patience with beautiful but temperamental British sports cars.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Michele Rigby Assad, a former CIA counterterrorism officer, acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and corporate consultant. Together, they delve into Michele’s expertise in Human Intelligence (HUMINT), discussing its pivotal role in intelligence operations and practical strategies for applying these skills in daily life. Michele also shares insights from her upcoming book, Get Off the X, which examines the human tendency to freeze under pressure and offers actionable advice on training yourself to respond decisively in critical moments. Learn how the principles of "getting off the X" can help you overcome challenges and navigate obstacles in everyday life.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in December 2024.
Part 1: Cyberstalking, Extortion, and Conspiracy to Commit Extortion - Fred and Doreen Mastroianni (New York City, New York) Part 2: Conspiracy to Commit Computer and Wire Fraud - Sichuan Silence Information Technology Co. Ltd. and Guan Tianfeng (Hammond, Indiana) Part 3: Fraudulent IT Worker Schemes and Related Extortions - 14 North Korean Nationals(St. Louis, Missouri) Part 4: Conspiracy to Distribute Illegal Drugs - Jacob Blair (Aliquippa, Pennsylvania)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the recent drone incident at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the dark web, its history, how to access it, the legal and illegal activities there, how cryptocurrency supports illegal actions, and how law enforcement is fighting back.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed why financial services companies have become increasingly attractive to tech and AI professionals; and a recent nationwide alert by the U.S. government regarding a significant cyber threat from China-linked threat actors.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with a long-time friend, Yabi Demissie, who works as an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement at Emory University, as well as a professional photographer during her spare time. We talked about social media bubbles, motivation, discipline, intentionality, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in November 2024.
Part 1: Cryptojacking Scheme - Joshua Paul Armbrust (Orr, Minnesota) Part 2: Computer Hacking and Extortion Scheme - Robert Purbeck (Meridian, Idaho) Part 3: Operating an Illegal Streaming Service - Yoany Vaillant (Las Vegas, Nevada) Part 4: Cyber Exploitation and Cyberstalking - Jack Keegan Davis (Columbia, South Carolina)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Purandar Das, the Founder and CEO of Sotero, a global leader in data security and ransomware prevention and Ken Foster, a Cybersecurity, Architecture, and Compliance Expert.
The conversation touched on the latest requirement update to the PCI-DSS 4.0, and what motivated this latest update; what types of businesses need to comply with PCI-DSS 4.0, when the deadline for compliance is, and the risks of non-compliance; the reasons for an increased focus on encryption and real-time anomaly detection in PCI-DSS 4.0; how the new update to the PCI-DSS will impact day-to-day operations, and cost implications for organizations; how Sotero helps organizations achieve PCI-DSS compliance; how businesses can leverage PCI-DSS 4.0 compliance as a competitive advantage, and what the future look like for data security standards; and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Jorge (George) Flores. Jorge has been a cyber security professional for more than a decade and a half. In the most recent years of his career, George has transitioned into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in the field of healthcare, specializing in HIPAA and HITRUST audit. He has obtained the CISSP, HCISPP, ITIL, and CEH certifications, and currently holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from FIU. George is an active member of South Florida ISSA as well as ISACA. He recently created an educational youtube channel "GRCguy" to help with security awareness and education. George is a proponent of "work/life balance" and encourages young cyber security professionals to ensure they prioritize what matters most first, which is all aspects of health.
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Support The Bid Picture PodcastIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologunderead an article published on his Substack, IntelEdge360.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in October 2024.
Part 1: Cyberstalking - Brian Patrick Solomon (Las Vegas, Nevada) Part 2: Verified Influencer Accounts Being Hijacked to Spread Malicious Software (Atlanta, Georgia) Part 3: Sex Trafficking - Kendall Guyton and Gregory Ingram (Joliet, Illinois) Part 4: Cyber Intrusion and Cryptocurrency Theft - Evan Frederick Light (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Part 5: Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud - Dariona Lambert, Zhamoniq Stevens, Chintankumar Parekh, Mehul Darji, and Sital Singh (St. Louis, Missouri)
Part 6: Attempted Kidnapping and Cyberstalking - Casey Medina (Rochester, New York)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Craig Petronella, the Founder of Petronella Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. The conversation touched on ways to tackle the cybersecurity talent gap and how to carve out a niche in IT/cybersecurity. Craig shared insights into the rise of international cybercrime, its impact on small businesses, and affordable steps small business owners can take to reduce cyber risks. With over two decades of experience, Craig discussed his approach at his company, where he helps businesses and organizations of all sizes meet compliance standards and protect their data. Craig’s expertise in security operations, managed services, and cloud security provides practical tips to strengthen defenses and keep businesses safe.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Steve Diamond, a Senior Intelligence Supervisor - Fraud Intelligence at SHEIN Technology LLC. The conversation covered the importance of collaboration in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), Steve's journey into CTI, his experiences, and best practices for conducting effective threat intelligence-driven investigations. Steve also shared some valuable advice for those looking to break into CTI and much more.
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Support The Bid Picture PodcastIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologunderead an article published on his Substack, IntelEdge360.
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Support The Bid Picture PodcastIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Nigel Boston, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at Grainger. The conversation covered how Nigel got into cybersecurity and how anyone can transition into the field using their unique set of transferable skills. Nigel shared his thoughts on the hard and soft skills he thought were important prior to getting into cybersecurity versus the ones he uses daily. He also talked about the need to understand the business of your organization and the value of having a personal roadmap for success. The discussion also covered basic cybersecurity practices, advice for those considering a career in the field, and the key role discipline plays in achieving success in any endeavor, and lots more.
You can sign up for Nigel's course - Threat Intelligence Foundations - to gain a deep understanding of cyber threat intelligence fundamentals through real-world scenarios.
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In this episode of The Cyber Case Files Podcast, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in September 2024.
Part 1: Interstate Transmission of a True Threat to Injure Another Person - Robert Braddock III (Tampa, Florida) Part 2: Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering - Cristine Petitfrere (Miramar, Florida) Part 3: Cyberstalking & Obstruction of Justice - John B. Hart (Louisville, Colorado) Part 4: Cyberstalking, Interstate Threats, Extortion, Money Laundering, and Wire Fraud - Sidi Diakite, Almamy Diaby, Abdul Aziz Sangare, and Abdoul Aziz Traore (Wilmington, Delaware)
Part 5: Cryptocurrency Confidence Investment Schemes - $6 million seizure (Knoxville, Tennessee)
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Support The Bid Picture PodcastIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologunderead a story published on his Substack, IntelEdge360.
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Support The Bid Picture PodcastIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Timothy Tanksley, the Director of Marketing at Richtech Robotics, a company that specializes in developing and providing robotics solutions for various industries, particularly in hospitality, healthcare, and retail. Their products often include service robots that are designed to automate tasks such as delivering food, cleaning, and providing customer service. These robots are intended to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experiences by reducing labor costs and streamlining routine tasks.
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In this episode of The Cyber Case Files Podcast, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in August 2024. You can get The Cyber Case Files Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Part 1: Acting and Conspiring to Act as an Agent of a Foreign Government without prior Notification to the U.S. Attorney General - Shujun Wang Part 2: Conspiracy to Obtain and Disclose National Defense Information - Korbein Schultz Part 3: Computer Hacking & Wire Fraud - Maksim Silnikau, Volodymyr Kadariya, and Andrei Tarasov Part 4: Complaint-in-intervention - Georgia Institute of Technology
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Support The Bid Picture PodcastIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Leah Morris, a fitness/yoga instructor and personal trainer (in-person & online). The conversation spanned a variety of topics, from the balance of motivation and discipline in fitness to navigating the complexities of social media. Leah shared her insights on creating safe online spaces, the parallels between how kids learn through play and how adults can benefit from a similar mindset, and offered practical advice for parents managing their children's social media use. Bidemi and Leah also discussed the importance of secure password practices, the art of assessing personalities both online and in person, and finding meaningful connections in online communities. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, a parent, or someone looking to better understand the digital world, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Alan DeKok, the CEO of InkBridge Networks, and Founder of FreeRADIUS, the world's most widely used Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. FreeRADIUS is used in hundreds of thousands of corporate networks and ISPs worldwide, and authenticates millions of network users every day.
Originally trained as a nuclear physicist, Alan helped build the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. He now does consulting as one of the world's leading experts on Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) frameworks, and especially the RADIUS protocol.
Alan has been an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) contributor since 1999, and has published many Requests for Comments (RFCs) in the space. He also consults as a domain expert in patent litigation.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeexplores why experts find it challenging to predict AI's impact on the U.S. economy. He also discusses how AI, after transforming manufacturing jobs, is now targeting corporate roles. Additionally, he examines India’s rapid economic growth and the hidden challenges behind it, focusing on how AI is disrupting the country's tech outsourcing industry.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the mental health impacts of social media, the physical barriers that are helping us reduce screen time, and why not all screen time is bad.
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In this episode of The Cyber Case Files Podcast, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in July 2024. You can get The Cyber Case Files Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Part 1: Acting as a Foreign Agent Without Registration - Ping Li
Part 2: Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud & Money Laundering - Poupak Jannissar
Part 3: Sexual Abuse and Harassment of Unaccompanied Children - Southwest Key Programs, Inc.
Part 4: Sexually Exploiting Multiple Minors and Advertising and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) - James Patrick Burns
Part 5: Conspiracy to Hack and Extort U.S. Hospitals and Other Health Care Providers - Rim Jong Hyok
Part 6: Conspiracy to Fail to Maintain an Effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program - Paxful, Inc. CTO
Part 7: Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud and Wire Fraud - Ruslan Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev
Part 8: Domain Seizures of Russia-Linked AI-Enhanced Social Media Bot Farm
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how AI affects employee well-being and productivity.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Joe Gellatly, the CEO and Co-Founder of Medcurity, a Security Risk Management company based in Spokane, Washington. Medcurity helps healthcare organizations gain clarity and confidence in their cybersecurity and compliance programs. The Medcurity team is trusted by hospitals and clinics across the United States to conduct their HIPAA-required Security Risk Analysis annually, utilizing a proprietary, AI-powered platform.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed upcoming changes to cyber insurance in the U.S.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Purandar Das, the Founder and CEO of Sotero, a global leader in data security and ransomware prevention. Their Data Security Platform provides an easy way to protect your data everywhere, all the time. It uses a multi-layered approach to keep your data secure and private, even when it's being used. Sotero's platform encrypts data throughout its entire lifecycle and stops threats with real-time detection and automatic quarantine of malicious access.
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In this episode of The Cyber Case Files Podcast, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in June 2024. You can get The Cyber Case Files Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Part 1: Major Fraud Against the U.S. - Hoau-Yan Wang
Part 2: Sex Trafficking - Multiple Individuals
Part 3: Organized Crime & Money Laundering - Multiple Individuals
Part 4: Organized Crime & Money Laundering - Multiple Individuals
Part 5: Business Email Compromise
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the epidemic of school-age boys using generative AI to produce fake nude images of their female classmates.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the ongoing micro-cuts in the tech industry and why employees are acquiring more AI-related skills.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Rocco D'Amico, the Founder/CEO of Brass Valley, a company that helps keep some of the world's largest organizations safe from data breaches when retiring computer systems. Rocco has extensive data security experience and built his company to be the safest IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider in the United States, with ZERO data breaches and NO environmental issues since it began operations over 20 years ago.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Chris Hadnagy, a prominent figure in the field of information security, particularly known for his expertise in social engineering. He is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC, a company dedicated to security training and consulting. Chris has authored several influential books on social engineering, including "Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking" and "Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You.”
In addition to his work with Social-Engineer, LLC, Chris is the founder and executive director of The Innocent Lives Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to unmask anonymous online child predators and assist law enforcement in bringing them to justice. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona, where he teaches courses on social engineering at the NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations.
Chris' contributions to information security include creating the world's first social engineering framework and newsletter, and he has been involved in various high-profile speaking engagements at conferences like RSA and Black Hat. He is certified as an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and has developed several certifications related to social engineering, such as the Certified Ethical Social Engineer (CESE) and the Master’s Level Social Engineering (MLSE) certifications.
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In this episode of The Cyber Case Files Podcast, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in May 2024. You can get The Cyber Case Files Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Part 1: Alexander Yuk Ching Ma (Espionage)
Part 2: YunHe Wang (Computer Fraud)
Part 3: Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Peraire-Bueno (Crypto Fraud)
Part 4: Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang (Pig Butchering Scam)
Part 5: Yaroslav Vasinskyi (Computer Fraud)
Part 6: Alexander Vinnik (Money Laundering)
Part 7: Yuksel Senbol (Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S.)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the recent data breach at Change Healthcare. The breach was facilitated by the absence of multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their Citrix portal, allowing threat actors to easily access and compromise the system. The attack, attributed to the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group, resulted in significant operational disruptions and financial losses estimated at $872 million.
The breach is particularly concerning because medical records, unlike financial information, do not have a shelf life and remain valuable indefinitely. This makes healthcare data a prime target for cybercriminals. The aftermath of the breach has seen a considerable impact on the cash flow of medical providers due to disruptions in payment processing and other critical services.
In response to the breach, government agencies like the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have taken steps to mitigate the impact. CMS, for instance, has allowed states to make interim Medicaid payments to affected providers, and OCR is actively investigating the incident and reminding covered entities of their breach notification obligations under HIPAA.
Lawmakers have also been engaged, with discussions around the breach occurring in senate hearings and the deployment of class-action lawsuits against UnitedHealth Group, accusing it of inadequate cybersecurity measures that led to the breach.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Ryan Smith, the Founder/CEO of QFunction.
QFunction partners with medium-size business owners and CISOs to hunt for threats by focusing on anomalies in their existing data rather than trying to identify and label every type of threat individually. Instead of implementing yet another security tool in your environment, QFunction augments your existing security stack with AI/ML that let clients quickly sift through their noise and detect attacks before they even materialize.
Ryan can be reached via email: RYAN@QFUNCTION.AI or by phone: +1 (424) 271-5081
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Sergio Athanasso, the Founder & Managing Attorney of Sergio Law, PLLC (+1 (724) 350-9718), a US immigration law firm.
Sergio Law focuses exclusively on business and individual immigration services with a seamless approach that aims to improve workforce mobility, grow startups, enable clients to understand the immigration process as a whole, and effectively assist each individual and company with their available options.
Sergio is licensed to practice under the District of Columbia Bar and the New York State Bar. He has a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in International Relations and Spanish from Duquesne University. He has worked at some of the top immigration firms in the US including Fragomen and Dentons. He has also provided legal counsel to Tennis Roofing & Asphalt Inc.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Karisya "Ysa" Moran-Adames, a Corporate Banking Analyst at MUFG and the Founder/CEO of Project SonrYsa, a community-focused effort to provide food to low-income students and their families during Analyst at MUFG and the Founder/CEO of @projectsonrysa, a community-focused effort that began as a food program for low-income families that has expanded to encompass a wide range of initiatives including educational programs targeting low-income communities. The conversation touched on her family background, her volunteering and community organizing efforts, thoughts on social media and privacy, online safety and password reuse, and more.
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In this episode of The Cyber Case Files Podcast, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in April 2024. You can get The Cyber Case Files Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Part 1: Jareh Sebastian Dalke (0:32)
Part 2: Banmeet Singh (4:03)
Part 3: LabHost (8:10)
Part 4: Avraham Eisenberg (12:16)
Part 5: H. Harooni, R. Kazemifar, K.B. Salmani, and A.S. Nasab (15:14)
Part 6: Niselio Barros Garcia Jr. (23:20)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Renée Gould, a Collection Development Librarian at Saint Leo University, Florida. The conversation touched on several topics including parenting, screen time and parental controls for kids, responsible uses of social media, secure password practices, the impact of AI in the education industry, and more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Dr. Paul Rivera, the VP and Co-Founder of BeActChange, an organization he co-founded with his wife, Dr. Esther Zeledón.
BeActChange is focused on facilitating personal and organizational growth, with a mission to empower individuals and groups to articulate their purpose, align their goals, and maximize their impact on the world. Dr. Rivera, with his background in international economics, and Dr. Zeledón, an expert in transformational coaching, combine their expertise to provide consulting services, workshops, and personal development programs. They emphasize storytelling as a powerful tool for change, encouraging clients to engage with their own stories to unlock their potential.
Dr. Zeledón has also authored a book titled "Creating Your Limitless Life," which aims to help individuals overcome personal and professional barriers and lead fulfilling lives by listening to and amplifying their inner voices. This approach is designed with high achievers in mind, providing them with tools to navigate challenges and transform their potential into tangible success.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Philippe Humeau, the Founder of CrowdSec, an open-source security automation tool designed to protect websites, servers, and services from various types of cyber attacks. CrowdSec's core functionality revolves around analyzing logs from different sources (like web servers, firewalls, and system logs) to detect malicious behavior in real-time.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Dr. Paul Ashley, the Chief Technology Officer at Anonyome Labs, a company that specializes in decentralized identity and privacy solutions.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Richard Hollis, the Director of Risk Crew, a London-based, product-agnostic information security governance, risk and compliance management consultancy serving customers across Europe.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Yasir Ali, the Founder and CEO of Polymer, a smart data loss prevention platform for SaaS and AI that automates the protection of sensitive information across SaaS apps such as Google Drive, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom with a 15-minute install.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a suspected Russia-linked electronic jamming incident on a Royal Air Force plane carrying UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed recent developments regarding AI in the U.S., Brazil, China.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed insider threat attacks.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five recent AI and cybersecurity -related news:
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Claude 3.0
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Quantum Computing Competition
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Industrial Control Systems
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Nvidia's Stock
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Jack Teixeira's Guilty Plea
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Host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Ileana Damaso for the second time on TBP. Ileana is an open-source intelligence (OSINT) aficionado and the conversation touched on ways to stay safe online and on social media, as well as how she uses OSINT to assist with Amber Alerts investigations and other cyber investigations. She was previously a guest on TBP (Episode 145 - May 4, 2022).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the story of Kara in Florida.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Nicholas "Nick" Hughes, the CEO of EITR Technologies, a services company that deals with DevSecOps platforms, automation, cloud cybersecurity, and lots more. The conversation touched on the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies on threat intelligence. Nick was previously a guest on TBP (Episode 215).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed Apple's recent release of PQ3, a groundbreaking post-quantum cryptographic protocol specifically designed for its iMessage service.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five recent cybersecurity incidents:
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ResumeLooters
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HijackLoader Malware
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TinyTurla-NG Backdoor
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TeaBot Banking Trojan
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Konni APT
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed online sports betting addiction.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed online sports betting addiction.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed online sports betting addiction.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed online sports betting addiction.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed online sports betting addiction.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed online sports betting addiction.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed online sports betting addiction.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed recent tit for tat cyberattacks between Russia and Ukraine.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about an espionage campaign in Saudi Arabia, an arson attack on a self-driving car in San Francisco, President Biden’s new TikTok account, and AI-driven sextortion.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five recent cybersecurity incidents:
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Ukraine - January 2024
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Australia - January 2024
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Microsoft - January 2024
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Sweden - January 2024
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Canada - January 2024
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the ongoing crisis in China’s property sector, focusing on its geopolitical, cyberspace, and economic dimensions.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented some recent developments regarding AI in the U.S. and China:
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Elizabeth Kelly
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Arizona State University
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Chinese Military Technology
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the rising trend of ADHD diagnoses among adult women.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a cyberattack investigation at a law firm in Nebraska, USA.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about why traditional tech hubs are losing the talent war to non-traditional tech hubs.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five cybersecurity incidents involving Wi-Fi access points:
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Abuja, Nigeria - July 2023
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Montréal, Canada - February 2023
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Tampa, Florida - October 2023
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Denver, Colorado - Spring 2023
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Orlando, Florida - November 2023
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a September 2023 penetration test in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with second-time guest Matt Larson (Episode 82) about the impact of artificial intelligence within society.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a November 2022 cybersecurity incident.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed recent political and security developments in Peru.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the Houthi involvement in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with first-time guest Heather Henry about a cyber incident involving a notification she received on her smartphone sometime last year.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a July 2023 cyberattack on a school district in the U.S. midwest.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
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A Global Social Engineering Campaign
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A Sophisticated Data Harvesting Operation in the Middle East
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Clark County, Nevada, USA
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The Israel-Hamas War in Cyberspace
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about why fewer people are posting on social media.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a complicated September 2023 cyberattack in Southern California.
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In this episode, the conversation features host Bidemi Ologunde and 2nd-time guest Lee Bristow, the Chief Technology Officer at Phinity Risk Solutions. They delve into the topic of AI evolution, discussing its four main phases and exploring the influence of AI on the upcoming industrial revolution. Additionally, they touch upon Lee's forthcoming book, where he elaborates on the concepts and implications of the new age of AI.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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New York City, USA
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Tokyo, Japan
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London, UK
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Paris, France
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the ongoing economic crisis in Argentina.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how and why teenage boys are struggling in school.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented some recent insurgency events in Pakistan, and their overall strategic and geopolitical implications.
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On Nermin Amin's 3rd appearance on the podcast (Episodes 122 & 201), she discussed social media disinformation campaigns regarding the ongoing Israel/Hamas war and the impacts on Palestinians in Gaza and all over the world with host Bidemi Ologunde.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented some recent cyber espionage activities linked to China and Russia, and their overall strategic and geopolitical implications.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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New York City, USA
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Sydney, Australia
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Seoul, South Korea
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Toronto, Canada
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Melbourne, Australia
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how Meta is struggling to eradicate pedophiles from Facebook and Instagram.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the story of a cyberattack on a major financial institution in Brazil.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented an analysis of Chinese cyber espionage in Guyana in the context of the Venezuela-Guyana territorial dispute.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about using generative AI in the workplace.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Milan, Italy
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Paris, France
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the story of "Alvarez" in Sarasota, Florida.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the secondary impacts of high housing costs.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the implications of a September 2022 data breach that impacted Mexico's Defense Ministry and exposed the personal health information of Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how an online nude-photo scam is entrapping thousands of teen boys and causing emotional trauma with sometimes fatal outcomes.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the implications of a data breach impacting South Africa's Department of Defence on the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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Manila, Philippines
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Singapore
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Mark Nicholls is the Consulting Partner and CEO of Information Professionals Group. He spoke with host Bidemi Ologunde from Brisbane, Australia.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented a cyberstalking incident in Miami Beach, Florida.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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Augusta, USA
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Wagga Wagga, Australia
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Mombasa, Kenya
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Ghent, Belgium
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Puebla City, Mexico
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about high school boys in Westfield, New Jersey (USA) using AI to generate fake nude images of their female classmates.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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Wellington, New Zealand.
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La Plata, Argentina.
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Bialystok, Poland.
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Faridabad, India.
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Rouen, France.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented an Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) on a recent cyberattack in Kuwait.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about recent U.S. government efforts to regulate cryptocurrency mixers.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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Red Deer, Alberta Province (Canada).
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Salem, Oregon State (USA).
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Lille, Hauts-de-France Region (France).
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Kumasi, Ashanti Region (Ghana).
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Troyes, Grand Est Region (France).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the case of a spear phishing attack on a family in Tampa, Florida, combined with social engineering and a banking app vulnerability.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how teenagers now want their parents to track their phones and monitor their every move.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented five stories from obscure corners of the news media and the internet.
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A Hacked Home and Hospital in New York City
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Espionage and Extortion in Spain
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A Crypto Catastrophe in Australia
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Double Trouble in Tokyo
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A Bank Account Breach in Berlin
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeprovided some geopolitical assessments on the escalating regional tensions in the Middle East and a potential ground invasion of Gaza.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about Swedish gangs using Spotify for laundering.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some cybersecurity ramifications of the ongoing diplomatic row between Canada and India.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about more AI problems to look out for.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the lingering cybersecurity menace of the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about phone notifications and kids’ mental health.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed an April 2023 meeting in Montréal, Canada.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a two-pronged cyberattack that happened in April 2023 on an ad agency based in Houston, Texas.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the increasing cost of watching content on streaming services.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the case of Tony from South Carolina.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the rise of "quiet firing" and increasingly gig-like remote jobs.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about five cybersecurity breaches, disruptions, and espionage attacks on Canadian infrastructure within the past year.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about an October 2022 incident where hackers targeted several major U.S. airports with a DDoS attack, impacting their websites. A pro-Russian hacking group promoted the attack prior to its execution.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the increasing protest against AI companies regarding control over internet content. Entities such as Reddit and prominent figures like James Patterson and Sarah Silverman are demanding payment for their work, which they believe was used to train new AI technology.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about an April 2022 incident where cybersecurity researchers observed hackers penetrating the networks of at least 7 Indian State Load Dispatch Centres (SLDCs) which oversee operations for electrical grid control. The SLDCs manage SCADA systems and researchers suggested that PLA-linked hackers may be involved.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about a March 2023 incident where a U.S. federal agency was targeted by multiple attackers, including a Vietnamese espionage group, in a cyberespionage campaign between November 2022 and January 2023. The threat actors used a vulnerability in the agency’s Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) server to install malware.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the critical role of Netflix’s algorithms and technology in its success. I delved into how the data on viewership – who is watching what and for how long – impacts all aspects of the platform, from personalized recommendations to decisions on series renewals.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundedelved into the October 2022 ransomware attack on an Australian communications platform responsible for Department of Defense data. He explored the background, context, response strategies, and possible links to earlier major attacks on an Australian telecommunications provider and an Australian health insurance company.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about why tech leaders are calling for critical thinking as a weapon against deepfakes and disinformation. He explored the idea that, while stricter rules and improved technology are important, they only offer limited solutions for the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the religious and geopolitical context behind a February 14, 2023 cyberattack by Iran-linked hacktivists on digital infrastructure in Bahrain.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the story of an unprecedented cyber attack that struck at the heart of London, disrupting the city's lifeline - the Port of London Authority. The date was May 2022, a time when summer should have been the city's only concern. But instead, it found itself grappling with a sinister digital storm - a DDoS attack that took down the Authority's website, grinding operations to a sudden halt.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the story of eight CTI analysts who investigated a DDoS attack on Finnish government institutions in April 2022. The incident led to the discovery of a potential link between that DDoS attack and an earlier announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice involving the dismantling of a dangerous Russian malware that is capable of creating and deploying a global botnet. The malware, suspected to be under the control of the Russian GRU, was proactively purged from global computer networks by a U.S. government agency.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how Shein, a fast-fashion giant, is disrupting the market and closing in on the sales numbers of Zara and H&M. The company’s co-founder attributes their ability to offer incredibly low prices to their minimal inventory surplus. He also explored the power TikTok holds over American companies. With a user base of a billion people, the social media platform has morphed into a gigantic focus group, causing a disruption in business cycles, and revolutionizing corporate research and development
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the story of Marla's extraordinary day tackling a significant cyberattack in Ukraine. An email disrupts her Friday, prompting a thorough investigation that uncovers an Advanced Persistent Threat. Despite the pressure, Marla adeptly manages the crisis, secures resources, traces the attack, and reports to senior management. The demanding day concludes with the satisfying mitigation of the threat, exemplifying the resilience, adaptability, and commitment necessary in the volatile cybersecurity field.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the reason for the CIA Director’s secret visit to China in May; how China-linked hackers compromised the email accounts of more than 25 institutions, including U.S. government entities, therefore raising alarm over possible cyber espionage; and some updates on that China-linked cyber attack.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the story of Martin in [REDACTED], Florida, and how he navigates the fine line between digital chaos and everyday normality - with the help of a very basic cup of gas station coffee.
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Hello everyone; I'm your host, Bidemi Ologunde. I want to introduce a new mini-series on The Bid Picture Podcast called 'Overwatch Diaries: Adventures in Threat Intelligence.' I'm inviting you on an incredible journey into the day-to-day lives of the unsung heroes of our digital world: the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) analysts.
Each week, in this mini-series, I'll take you on a deep dive into the often unseen realm of these CTI professionals. We will explore short, real-life stories of CTI analysts grappling with unique challenges, making high-stakes decisions, and combating complex threats that lurk in the depths of cyberspace. From deciphering intricate codes to unmasking anonymous adversaries, I'll present the intensity, intelligence, and intrigue that define their daily lives.
I'll delve into real-life narratives that have been redacted where necessary, the triumphs and setbacks, and the persistent problem-solving these professionals employ every day. These stories spotlight the resilience of those who navigate the intricate landscapes of the digital universe. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an aspiring CTI analyst, or simply intrigued by the complex maze called cybersecurity or information security, this mini-series promises to captivate and educate.
This is a space where cyber meets survival, bits and bytes intertwine with human narratives, and every challenge is a chance to defend, innovate, and learn. This is where binary code meets human resilience, silicon shields are forged to defend against the unseen enemy, and every click matters.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the reasons why a significant number of young professionals are turning to online platforms to find mentors, prompted by the transformation of traditional mentorship programs amid the rise of remote and hybrid work structures. He also discussed the reasons why 16 should be considered the minimum age for social media participation. To wrap up, he explored the need for recent graduates to receive additional support in terms of social and professional etiquette, given the impact of their largely virtual education experience during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Part 1: Mentors Wanted. (2:55)
Part 2: Its negative effects outweigh the positives. (5:06)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Chris Were, an Australian serial tech entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in finance, media, and healthcare sectors, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Verida, a decentralized data storage network. Verida, incubated at the Open Web Collective and part of 2021 CoinList Seed Spring Batch, focuses on personal data ownership, interoperable messaging, and single sign-on solutions for web3. The company has raised $3.5M in funding.
Driven by a vision of user-centric business models, Chris advocates for individuals controlling their digital identity and personal data to foster equity and innovation. As the technical leader at Verida, Chris has steered the development of the Verida protocol, a decentralized, self-sovereign data network, and continues to shape its technical direction for promoting self-sovereign technology's mass adoption.
Before Verida, Chris co-founded Community Data Solutions, a CRM provider for non-profit organizations and government sectors, growing it to serve 150 enterprise clients across Australia. Recently, Chris delivered a keynote address titled, "Welcome to the API of Me," at BLOCKCHANCE 23 in Hamburg, Germany.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Hilario Itriago, the President of BOXX Insurance USA, a global insurtech with its USA headquarters in Miami, Florida. He is also the Chairman of The LATAM Insurtech, an Insurtech Accelerator platform fueled byBrokerTech Ventures.
Hilario is an experienced international Insurance professional with over 22 years in the industry having worked in markets such as the UK, the Baltics, and Latin America with RSA Insurance Group. He was Regional COO and then CEO of a $1.2 billion business with operations in 6 countries from Mexico to Argentina. He was instrumental in building capabilities that delivered a CAGR of 19.4% between 2010 and 2014, and ultimately responsible for successfully selling the Regional businesses to Grupo Suramericana of Colombia in 2016.
In late 2016 Mr. Itriago co-founded and was the CEO of Bullfrog Ventures, the first Insurtech ecosystem in Latin America, and was also the co-creator of the InsurtechMap.com developed as a Joint Venture with Chubb (NYSE: CB). Bullfrog was successfully acquired by Rokk3r Inc. in 2019, the first Latin American Insurtech sold to a Public Company (OTC: ROKK). He later joined NetBrokrs, an international Broker Network focusing on delivering digital capabilities for its members through investments in Insurtechs such as WeCover.co and Clupp.com.mx.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Jeff Reinke, the Director of Content and Audience Engagement at Industrial Media, which encompasses brands such as Industrial Equipment News, Manufacturing Business Technology and Manufacturing.net. He also co-hosts theToday in Manufacturing podcast with David Mantey and Anna Wells, as well as the Security Breach podcast.
With over 20 years of experience in creating and managing strategic content in the business-to-business marketplace, he has served audiences in the automotive, manufacturing, medical, and product development industries. During this time, he has partnered with several leading industry players, such as Microsoft, IBM, DEKA, Cisco, Rockwell, Grainger and many others in producing blogs, articles and video.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts & Communication degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and served in the Army Reserve for 12 years, including time as a drill sergeant. He currently resides in Middleton, WI where he is hopelessly outnumbered by his wife, cat and three daughters.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Darren Gallop, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbide, a cybersecurity firm helping businesses safeguard their data and leverage security for competitive advantage, thereby promoting growth. A TechStars alumni, Carbide has raised over $7M and is rapidly expanding its client base in regulated sectors such as e-commerce, FinTech, healthcare, and insurtech.
With over 15 years' experience as CEO and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in data-sensitive businesses, Darren has honed his skills in risk evaluation, management, and fostering growth according to organizational objectives. Before founding Carbide, Darren co-founded Marcato, a unique event management platform used globally for over 300 cultural and music events, such as Burning Man and Coachella. He served as Marcato's CEO and CISO for a decade until its acquisition by Patron Technology in 2018. This triggered Darren's full immersion into the cybersecurity industry. He is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Darren hosts a podcast called "Why I am Still Awake," where he offers his distinctive viewpoints on entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and the balance of work, life, and travel.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the impact of innovative AI tools on enhancing productivity and income for professionals; the paradoxical nature of how generative AI, while simplifying software development, can complicate the role of Chief Information Officers; and an intriguing incident where an AI chatbot, initially designed to assist in preventing eating disorders, was forced to shut down because it started offering dieting advice.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the impact of TikTok bans on state travel marketers, focusing on the recent ban signed into law in Montana; and the lawsuit filed by TikTok creators against Montana’s Attorney General, regarding the state’s recent ban on the short-video platform.
Part 1: State travel marketers. (2:57)
Part 2: There are limits, especially when national security is at stake. (7:56)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the shift in priorities among laid-off workers from tech companies who are now favoring stability over status; how the convergence of technology and the need for increased efficiency has led corporations to believe that many of the jobs lost may not be coming back; and the reasons behind the slowdown in hiring for office jobs and the resurgence of employers being more selective in their hiring process.
Part 1: A shift in the priorities of tech workers. (2:57)
Part 2: Tech-driven changes are reshaping the future of work. (8:55)
Part 3: Hundreds of applicants vying for a single position. (16:30)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Huxley Barbee, the lead organizer for BSides NYC and a Security Evangelist at runZero, a cyber asset management solution.
The discussion covered various topics related to asset-centric investigations, such as the pros and cons of the different methods of conducting cyber asset inventory; operational technology (OT) scanning; and security research-based fingerprinting and incremental fingerprinting. Huxley also delved into vulnerability prioritization technology (VPT) and the utility of Shodan, a popular search engine for identifying and cataloging internet-connected devices and systems. Additionally, he mentioned some of the tools required for network access security; the stark reality of managing threat attack surfaces, and lots more. To wrap up, he shared insights into how runZero can aid organizations in securing all their network assets and devices.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed sports betting addiction.
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Part 2: "Gambling addiction is considered a moral weakness." (27:23)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Nicholas "Nick" Hughes, the CEO of EITR Technologies, a services company that deals with DevSecOps platforms, automation, cloud cybersecurity, and lots more.
During the conversation, the topic of Rapid Prototyping was discussed in depth, focusing on its ability to expedite development efforts. Rapid Prototyping is a highly effective method for quickly creating proof of concepts, which Nick's company achieves through the use of Plugin Oriented Programming (POP). Nick went on to explain that POP involves dividing a project into smaller, more manageable components known as "plugins," which can be developed and tested independently. This strategy speeds up the development process and enables rapid iteration and testing of ideas. Additionally, the discussion emphasized the significance of comprehending where Rapid Prototyping fits into the development process, and how it can assist in justifying larger development initiatives. Furthermore, startups can utilize Rapid Prototyping to shorten their time-to-market, manage scope creep, evaluate cost/benefit trade-offs, and address budget and resource constraints.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the effects of the pandemic and the rise in telehealth services on the ongoing prescription drug shortages and student behavior.
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Part 1: "They all fell into a heap, kicking and punching." (2:29)
Part 2: "A 10% increase from 2020." (6:46)
Part 3: "Schedule II Controlled Substances." (10:42)
Part 4: "The 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress." (13:50)
Part 5: "Aggressive marketing practices." (19:35)
Part 6: "Unprecedented demand may cause intermittent delays." (23:16)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the role of spyware and offensive cyber weapons in geopolitics.
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Part 1: "Authoritarian governments are cutting people off from the internet." (2:26)
Part 2: "A full-fledged defense partnership." (7:34)
Part 3: "Friends with benefits." (12:34)
Part 4: "A blinking red light national security threat." (17:42)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how geopolitics is intersecting with popular culture and national security, as seen in the ongoing issues with TikTok.
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Part 1: "The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S." (2:06)
Part 2: "An escalating tit-for-tat of tech protectionism." (8:49)
Part 3: "Embroidery." (17:46)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the evolving role of AI in the healthcare industry
Timestamps
Part 1: "It has the potential to speed up medical innovation." (1:52)
Part 2: "IBM had big aspirations for Watson." (12:05)
Part 3: "Artificially generated medical histories." (15:03)
Part 4: "A fancy toy for diagnosis." (18:10)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the unintended consequences of the ongoing volatility of the tech industry that has seen thousands of layoffs within the past year.
Timestamps
Part 1: "Tech workers are used to getting what they want." (1:19)
Part 2: "This clause will weaken your offer in some competitive markets." (9:18)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a new tool that helps young people remove explicit online images from the internet; the role of TikTok in enabling certain kinds of online vices; and the rising trend of an extortion scam that specifically targets teenage boys.
Timestamps
Part 1: "They create fake female accounts to target boys between the ages of 14 and 17." (1:40)
Part 2: "Many teens choose to make their profiles fully public." (6:38)
Part 3: "Hopefully, this new platform will prevent sextortion." (14:02)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with JT Taylor, the Senior Director of Fraud Investigations and Operations at ID.me, a cybersecurity company valued at over $1.5 billion.
The conversation touched on the nuances of synthetic identity theft; how identity verification is a tool to recognize synthetic identity theft; how identity theft ties into recent trends of prescription medication abuse; how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technology can be used to enhance fraud detection; the role of social media in synthetic identity fraud; the impact of synthetic identity on brand abuse, geopolitics, and so on; best practices for fraud data strategy and information sharing; how ID.me platform fits into the future of cybersecurity… and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Dez Rock, the Chief Executive Officer at SIEMonster, a startup that has built modern security SIEM tools for companies wanting to detect threats and risks to their organization.
The conversation touched on several topics, such as Dez's path to becoming a startup CEO as a woman in cybersecurity; why cybersecurity needs to be more financially accessible; the importance of valuing neurodiversity in your team; the pros and cons of fundraising and how it can kill innovation within your company; how to negotiate and communicate with just about anyone; the ability to read a room; how ADHD is a bonus in the life of a CEO; what it’s like to run a startup in your 40s, especially as a woman; and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how bosses spy on their employees; how some employees inadvertently overshare their work calendars; some innovative ways employees are outsmarting helicopter bosses; and the lengths some employees will go to, to avoid their own colleagues in the office.
Timestamps
Part 1: "It's not just emails that are being tallied and analyzed." (1:18)
Part 2: "Small talk and weird-smelling food." (13:36)
Part 3: "Activity is not the same thing as productivity." (18:04)
Part 4: "Mouse jigglers are for sale on Amazon." (26:52)
Part 5: "Goran the chicken guy." (32:54)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Lee Bristow, the Chief Technology Officer at Phinity Risk Solutions.
The conversation touched on several topics, such as the need to automate risk management; the risk voting process his company uses to prioritize and operationalize strategic risks across business units; context-based regulatory checklists, and the bottom-up approach to quantifying and analyzing risk within an organization; the impacts of geopolitics and the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework on third-party risk management; and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the impact of ChatGPT on American public education.
Timestamps
Part 1: "The impact was greater on younger students and those from poorer families." (1:10)
Part 2: "A challenging time for U.S. public education." (8:26)
Part 3: "A multiyear, multibillion-dollar investment." (12:02)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Nathaniel Schwartz, a Senior Product Manager at Expedia Group.
We talked about several topics such as systems agility, data science, and the origins of Nat’s system-level approach to problem-solving; the concept of psychological safety within organizational teams; some thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence, agency, and mechanisms in the entire concept of work and finding meaning in work; we also had some extemporaneous brainstorming sessions on system-level, strategic, and asymmetric thinking; and lots more. =======
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed several topics surrounding online dating with Nermin Amin, a return guest on the podcast (Episode 122).
Some of the topics include: the good, bad, and ugly sides of online dating, featuring some of her own very interesting experiences; social anxiety and the difficulty of striking up conversations with strangers in public places; the three key elements of maintaining meaningful relationships with anyone; the risk of oversharing on social media; safety tips for anyone getting into online dating; and lots more. =======
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Robin Allen, a Security Incident Response Manager at Expedia Group.
We talked about how she made the transition into cybersecurity; the four key traits that have consistently positioned her for success so far in her career; the ways she finds new tasks and responsibilities to take on without necessarily seeking a new job or a new role; her opinion on the number one thing everyone should pay attention to regarding their cyber hygiene; and lots more. =======
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Stefany Velasquez, a blockchain investigator at Uphold. Uphold is a multi-asset exchange where users can buy and sell cryptocurrencies, national currencies, equities, and precious metals.
We talked about her motivations for getting into crypto investigations, what prompted my career in intelligence analysis, the role of cryptocurrencies in human trafficking, some advice for anyone interested in intelligence analysis, and much more. =======
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**=======
Insightful business news that respects your time and intelligence.
The Daily Upside** is a business newsletter that covers the most important stories in business in a style that's engaging, insightful, and fun. Started by a former investment banker, The Daily Upside delivers quality insights and surfaces unique stories you won't read elsewhere.
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Staying informed about the world doesn’t have to be boring.
International Intrigue** is a free global affairs briefing created by former diplomats to help the next generation of leaders better understand how geopolitics, business, and technology intersect. They deliver the most important geopolitical news and analysis in <5-minute daily briefing that you’ll actually look forward to reading.
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News Without Motives.
1440** is the daily newsletter helping 2M+ Americans stay informed—it’s news without motives, edited to be unbiased as humanly possible. The team at 1440 scours over 100+ sources so you don't have to. Culture, science, sports, politics, business, and everything in between - in a five-minute read each morning, 100% free.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how companies are dealing with workforce dynamics after the pandemic.
Timestamps
Part 1: "Juniority Benefits." (1:30)
Part 2: "Several things affect the willingness to work." (15:32)
Part 3: "She received another seven percent pay increase after her performance review." (23:59)
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**=======
Insightful business news that respects your time and intelligence.
The Daily Upside** is a business newsletter that covers the most important stories in business in a style that's engaging, insightful, and fun. Started by a former investment banker, The Daily Upside delivers quality insights and surfaces unique stories you won't read elsewhere.
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**=======
Staying informed about the world doesn’t have to be boring.
International Intrigue** is a free global affairs briefing created by former diplomats to help the next generation of leaders better understand how geopolitics, business, and technology intersect. They deliver the most important geopolitical news and analysis in <5-minute daily briefing that you’ll actually look forward to reading.
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News Without Motives.
1440** is the daily newsletter helping 2M+ Americans stay informed—it’s news without motives, edited to be unbiased as humanly possible. The team at 1440 scours over 100+ sources so you don't have to. Culture, science, sports, politics, business, and everything in between - in a five-minute read each morning, 100% free.
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**=======
Productive businesses use 1Password to secure employees at scale.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the rising trend of social shopping and provided some thoughts on it.
Timestamps
Part 1 – March 2019. (1:32)
Part 2: "They underestimated how big the demand for the drug would be." (5:57)
Part 3: "Kind of like QVC for Gen Z." (13:09)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how online mental health treatment missed its mark during the pandemic.
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=======Insightful business news that respects your time and intelligence.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed ongoing changes in the customer service landscape and the consequences for the retail, travel, and hospitality industries.
Timestamps
Part 1 – "Chat bots have checked into a hotel near you." (1:33)
Part 2: "They refunded him for missed expenses and also gave him a travel voucher." (6:02)
Part 3: "Calm down and allow me some time to work." (13:04)
Part 4: "They are more likely to deliver service with a smile you can hear over the phone." (20:47)
Part 5: "Then they realized that ringing up groceries was a lot more complicated." (25:37)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the rising trend of mental health crises among school-age children.
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Part 1: “Child psychologists and psychiatrists often have months-long wait lists.” (1:33)
Part 2: “The idea is to make it harder to always have online drama accessible from their pockets.” (8:35)
Part 3: “They told him he was a dry texter.” (16:05)
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the dark side of some social media mom groups and the inherent risks of parents oversharing about their children online.
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Part 1: “Something very insignificant turned into an entire argument.” (1:37).
Part 2: “Sometimes, the bad overtakes the good.” (12:42).
Part 3: “They want the world to see how wonderful their child is.” (18:46).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the many ways that the ongoing economic downturn is impacting the tech industry.
Timestamps
Part 1: "Declines in tech stocks and cryptocurrencies" (1:33).
Part 2: "The good old days were kind of over" (4:50).
Part 3: "It is time to batten down the hatches" (9:43).
Part 4: "A meaningful cultural shift in how we operate" (15:49).
Part 5: "Some of its remaining workers will now have to share desks" (21:10).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundehad an insightful conversation with Javvad Malik, a lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, the world’s largest provider of simulated phishing and security awareness training to corporate organizations. We had an insightful conversation about security awareness, behavioural analytics, social engineering, insider threat detection, personal security, social media, red flags to look out for in email messages, how to effectively manage our digital footprint, open-source intelligence (OSINT), security incentives, and much more.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the problems that Meta has been having with its year-long pivot to building out the metaverse.
Timestamps
Part 1: "Even the team building it isn’t using it very much" (0:34).
Part 2: "We think that Virtual Reality can be very powerful for social connection" (6:35).
Part 3: "Glitchy technology, uninterested users and a lack of clarity about what it will take to succeed" (10:29).
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In Part 3 of this 4-part series, host Bidemi Ologundeconducted a wide range of geopolitical analyses on topics surrounding Russia’s ongoing war effort in Ukraine and the marriage of convenience between Russia and Iran, which is a calculated attempt by the Iranian regime to solve its own domestic social and economic problems.
Timestamps
Chapter 1: "Security forces opened fire on them from rooftops" (0:46).
Chapter 2: "They claimed she fell from a roof" (6:45).
Chapter 3: "Tehran Drowned in Blood" (12:17).
Chapter 4: "Do not fear. We stand together" (20:53).
Chapter 5: "Get ready for back-breaking strikes" (25:05).
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In Part 3 of this 4-part series, host Bidemi Ologundeconducted a wide range of geopolitical analyses on topics surrounding Russia’s ongoing war effort in Ukraine and the marriage of convenience between Russia and Iran, which is a calculated attempt by the Iranian regime to solve its own domestic social and economic problems.
Timestamps
Chapter 1: "The goal is to avoid World War III" (0:45).
Chapter 2: "The women are forcing their men into action" (7:10).
Chapter 3: "Organized by word-of-mouth and amplified on social media" (13:47).
Chapter 4: "The next one is one of us" (23:52).
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In Part 2 of this 4-part series, host Bidemi Ologundeconducted a wide range of geopolitical analyses on topics surrounding Russia’s ongoing war effort in Ukraine and the marriage of convenience between Russia and Iran, which is a calculated attempt by the Iranian regime to solve its own domestic social and economic problems.
Timestamps
Chapter 1: "The ambiguity may well be by design" (0:44).
Chapter 2: "A profound threat" (8:43).
Chapter 3: "One of the world's most prolific purveyors of drone technology" (17:54).
Chapter 4: "Blatant deception" (21:45).
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In Part 1 of this 4-part series, host Bidemi Ologundeconducted a wide range of geopolitical analyses on topics surrounding Russia’s ongoing war effort in Ukraine and the marriage of convenience between Russia and Iran, which is a calculated attempt by the Iranian regime to solve its own domestic social and economic problems.
Timestamps
Chapter 1: "The project is important to Russian President Vladimir Putin" (0:40).
Chapter 2: "An expedited timeline" (8:41).
Chapter 3: “They plan to neutralize Western sanctions by working together” (11:56).
Chapter 4: “They used a relatively low-cost armed intervention to develop outsized influence” (19:21).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed new guidelines for how online privacy warnings are delivered to children in the U.K. and a similar measure recently passed by the California State Legislature.
Timestamps
Part 1: A large "Yes" button (0:42).
Part 2: A unanimous bipartisan vote (7:11).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed online dating scams, how they work and why people fall for them, the kind of people who get targeted, and what dating sites could do to reduce or prevent these scams.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how the U.S. government uncovered a sophisticated conspiracy to infiltrate Twitter’s workforce for espionage purposes.
Timestamps
Part 1: The charges were unusual (0:32).
Part 2: A million-dollar house and an Audi SUV (4:35).
Part 3: He submitted his resignation letter by email on the way to Saudi Arabia (13:05).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed "quiet quitting" and work-life balance.
Timestamps
Part 1: Perfectionist tendencies (1:06).
Part 2: No one will believe your boundaries if you don't seem confident in them yourself (8:07).
Part 3: Jason from marketing (15:07).
Part 4: Being away made them anxious about layoffs (20:40).
Part 5: They quickly realize that having a job isn't all fun and games (25:36).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundewas interviewed by his distinguished mentor and friend, Peter Galanis, who was also a guest on Episode 178. The conversation touched on how Bidemi transitioned from graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering to the cybersecurity industry; how and why he decided to go for a career in information security; what drives him to be passionate about cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence; some of Bidemi's insights on the threat landscape, the self-driving cybercrime ecosystem, software supply chain attacks, initial access brokers, the downsides to companies like Patreon downsizing or outsourcing their security teams; Bidemi's thoughts on a hypothetical scenario about how smart contracts could hinder small businesses that are trying to stay profitable; as well as other topics such as Russia/Ukraine, cryptocurrency, and much more. Finally, the conversation wrapped up with some of Bidemi's advice for people coming up through the ranks or thinking about entering the cybersecurity field.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed why many people now feel less connected to their coworkers since the start of the pandemic, and some tips on how to maintain workplace friendships; how those daily chats and check-ins with colleagues at work can help alleviate loneliness and boost well-being more than many people realize; how to make work friends while working from home; how two years of relative isolation appears to be reviving the declining trend of office romance; and I’ll wrap up the episode with reasons why workplace friendships are now harder to cultivate and have become less of a priority.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundehad an insightful and inspiring conversation with Peter Galanis, a distinguished mentor, leader, and friend. The conversation started with Pete giving a summary of his vast experience and background in the tech/cyber industry, from the days of working the Russian desk as a Signals Intelligence Analyst to his time at AT&T and, subsequently, Verizon.
The conversation then moved to how and why the IT industry seems to be as static as it is dynamic; the need to return to fundamental principles of securing systems and networks; whether old-school networking protocols are still relevant in today’s gradual and inevitable shift towards Web3.0; some thoughts about smart contracts, fraud, and implicit trust systems; the distinctions between physical vs. cyber threats within organizations and across multiple industries; the concept of self-sovereign identity and self-sovereign data; how organizations can effectively manage their vast data footprint; and lots more. Pete made an insightful 2-3 year prediction regarding how to effectively manage and secure vast amounts of data for average end users when data saturation becomes prevalent and inevitable at the individual user level.
We had a very insightful conversation, with Pete sharing so much of his abundant knowledge during this relatively short hour-long episode. There were some important shoutouts during the episode as well: shoutout to Roy Eggensperger (it was great meeting up in Vegas during DEFCON), and also Ed Amoroso, Pete’s long-time friend, who I first met when Pete invited him to an all-hands call when I was still working at Verizon.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundehad an insightful and inspiring conversation with Natalya Yanovich, who is a friend and cybersecurity industry colleague. Natalya works as a lead cyber threat intelligence specialist at a non-profit corporation that is focused on identifying, mitigating, and neutralizing cybercrime threats. She shared some details about where she grew up; her education and career journey so far; her favorite hobbies, including two recent trips to Alaska and Costa Rica on vacation; how her friends and family would describe her; the most-used app on her phone, and lots more.
Bidemi and Natalya then spoke about how she transitioned from a very successful banking career in Belarus into a cybersecurity and cyber fraud career in the United States; the soft skills she acquired from working several years in the international banking industry, which she then transferred into cybersecurity; how she had to start her career all over again after relocating to the U.S. by enrolling in English classes at a community college, and lots more. We wrapped up with Natalya sharing one of her favorite quotes that motivate and inspire her daily.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundehad another conversation with Dr. Shannon Cataldo, a chiropractic doctor who has been on the podcast before - Episode 132. The discussion began by catching up on what had happened since the last episode. Bidemi learned how Dr. Cataldo has stayed committed to achieving her numerous goals, such as mental, spiritual, and physical health goals, financial literacy, and maturity goals; her weight loss goal, which has seen her lose over 14lbs in about two months; and lots more.
Dr. Cataldo also shared some specific actions she is taking to maintain her current positive momentum in terms of paying attention to what she consumes online, being mindful of her social circles both online on social media platforms as well as in the real world, focusing on mindfulness, intentionality, and lots more.
The second part of the episode focused on some features of chiropractic medicine, such as Dr. Cataldo's experience with different tools and software; the different ways that chiropractors monitor and track their patients’ progress; and the various diagnostic tools, manipulation, and therapy techniques available to chiropractors. Dr. Cataldo also answered a burning question Bidemi had been meaning to ask a chiropractor for the longest time.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how the pandemic has significantly altered screen time for older people and also the prevalence of mindless scrolling on social media, and ways to avoid it.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Dr. Tobi Owotomo, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainer who works for the Oklahoma City Thunder, a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association in the United States. The conversation started with ice breakers such as the first job on her resume; how her friends and family members would describe her; the most-used app on her phone; how she unplugs after a long day; her favorite holiday; her first social media platform; and lots more.
The main conversation focused on the benefits and disadvantages of social media in terms of connectivity, communication, narcissism, false representations, fear of missing out, body image issues for young girls, short-term and long-term attention spans, fake news and misinformation, the importance of building and maintaining relationships, and lots more.
The episode wrapped up with Tobi sharing some of the rewards and challenges of working in the sports medicine industry; her advice for anyone interested in a similar career; the importance of networking, mentorship, self-confidence, being intentional; and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with a long-time friend, Yabi Demissie, who works as an assistant director of alumni engagement at Emory University, as well as a professional photographer during her spare time. We started the conversation with some ice breakers such as something people cannot google about us, and a famous person we would like to meet and what to talk about with them.
We talked about the origins and the current status of her creative endeavor, which is photography; how distraction, negative comparison, the fear of rejection, and impostor syndrome affected her initial progress; what’s causing her current stagnation, and some advice I had for her; how social media impacts our moods, attention span, observation skills, intentionality, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how some apps that women use to track their menstrual cycles are now trying to improve their users’ anonymity; the new battlefront that could open up between government agencies and tech companies over how sensitive data about women’s health will now be collected and stored; and a recent update from Google stating that it would begin automatically deleting visits to abortion clinics from its users’ location history.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how some apps that women use to track their menstrual cycles are now trying to improve their users’ anonymity; the new battlefront that could open up between government agencies and tech companies over how sensitive data about women’s health will now be collected and stored; and a recent update from Google stating that it would begin automatically deleting visits to abortion clinics from its users’ location history.
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A man who was recently charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh allegedly found his home address on the internet. In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how to prevent anyone from finding your home address and other personal information online.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed what lawmakers in the United States are doing about how Instagram affects young people; a bill that was recently introduced in the State of California to hold tech companies liable for social media addictions that may affect children; a new Texas law that prohibits the internet’s biggest social media platforms from suppressing users’ content based on the viewpoint of their speech; what Instagram is trying to do about verifying the age of its users, particularly children; and an update on the California bill to address social media addictions.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed two cases of inadvertent disclosure of private patient data online. The first case has to do with online arguments between medical practitioners and their patients, and the other case has to do with how a social media platform gathers sensitive data from crisis pregnancy centers all over the U.S.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the new parental control features on Instagram and Meta’s virtual reality headsets.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the role and nature of cyberattacks in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, compared with existing norms of traditional warfare; the cyber cat-and-mouse game playing out in the Russia/Ukraine war; and the second-order consequences of those cyberattacks on countries that are supporting Ukraine’s cyber defenses.
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In Episode 143, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the increasing demand for online health services and stimulants, which started trending upwards sometime in 2019, and how some startup companies have been spending millions of dollars on social media to advertise and make it easier to obtain prescription drugs that treat mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and ADHD. Not surprisingly, many patients used those online services to get prescription drugs after claiming that TikTok ads convinced them they had ADHD.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed some recent developments regarding these startups, why they are now halting the prescription of controlled medications, and why major pharmacies are no longer filling the prescriptions that are ordered by the physicians and psychiatrists who work for these mental health startups, as well as news about ongoing investigations by the United States Federal Trade Commission into these startups’ business practices.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how cybercriminals use cryptocurrencies for money laundering, and how the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange became a hub for hackers, fraudsters, and drug traffickers.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a Facebook survey that shows the real impact of the app on over 360 million of its users. In the second part of the episode, he talked about what social media addiction is, five general social media addiction signs to look out for, as well as tips on slowing down social media usage.
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In this final part of a 5-part series on cryptocurrency addiction, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the recent surge in crypto-related lawsuits as investor losses pile up. These lawsuits are going after the issuers of digital coins and tokens in the maturing sector.
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In this Part 4 of a 5-part series on cryptocurrency addiction, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the expensive private clinics where they treat crypto addictions, and how inquiries about crypto-related problems have increased by about 300% since 2018.
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In this Part 3 of a 5-part series on cryptocurrency addiction, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how crypto addiction affected a middle-aged executive in California, and how celebrity endorsements and social media influencers make crypto trading more prone to being addictive.
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In this Part 2 of a 5-part series on cryptocurrency addiction, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about three individuals in three countries and their experiences with crypto addiction. He also talked about how social media, crypto trading apps, and the rise of online casinos have fueled some of these addictive behaviors.
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In this Part 1 of a 5-part series on cryptocurrency addiction, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the definition of cryptocurrency addiction and how we can support friends and family members who might be suffering from it.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how job hunters are now using Slack to land offers faster than before, and what the ongoing crash in the tech industry could mean for big tech companies in terms of manpower.
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Tiffany Archibong is an IT Specialist with 14 years of experience in the U.S. Air Force, and also a small business owner in the Tampa Bay area.
During our conversation, I found out the most-used app on her phone, the fact that she’s a morning person, the interesting and creative hobby she picked up during the pandemic that turned into a profitable side gig, her thoughts on exploring creativity to be able to survive today’s chaotic economy, the first social media platform she used, and more.
We spoke about her goals in the tech industry regarding industry certifications and exams, the relationship between education and experience, the impact of impostor syndrome, which IT fields are more profitable, the way in which people are transitioning into the tech industry by going about it the wrong way, the importance of building and maintaining strong networks to have solid careers. We also talked about the pros and cons of social media in terms of self-esteem, social anxiety, narcissism, peer pressure, destructive imitation, the spread of dangerous ideologies, and more.
Tiffany shared some ideas for anyone trying to transition into tech, the way in which family motivates her to do great work daily, and more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how schools have been using artificial intelligence software to detect instances where students require the intervention of mental health professionals and ultimately prevent mass shootings; and what parents can do to detect their child’s emotional distress before the school’s artificial intelligence system does.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the impact that members of the Gen Z demographic will have on the global workforce as they gradually begin their careers.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the ongoing rebellion against the return to the office that is growing more serious by the day.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the impact of the remote work and return-to-office trend on minority and under-represented workers.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the demanding work culture, relentless productivity, and secrecy at TikTok, the Chinese short-form video hosting service.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed new results from an emerging body of research that shows the linkage between unhealthy social media habits and childhood experiences. I also discussed some helpful advice from psychologists for people who want to change their social media habits, new parents, and parents of older kids.
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Kolapo Atinmo is my brother-in-law and the founder of Amok Concepts, a digital marketing, brand activation, and experiential marketing specialist with a background in data analytics and informatics. He studied business software development at the University of Bolton in the U.K. before coming to the U.S. for his master’s degree in information technology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
During our conversation, he shared the origins of his nickname “K.P.”; his prior experiences in theatre management and production and radio broadcasting; his thoughts on the importance of maximizing creativity; and what led to the formation of Amok Concepts, his creative consultancy outfit.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed inflation from multiple perspectives; how it is putting pressure on organizations in the tech industry to increase workers’ salaries; and how these historic increases in workers’ compensation and benefits then cycle back to contribute to more inflation.
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Valentine is a helpdesk support specialist in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Canada’s Ontario Province. He learned crucial skills while transitioning into tech by becoming self-taught.
During the ice breakers, I found out the nickname his dad gave him, some of his interesting hobbies including a new one he wants to get into this year, the fact that he’s an evening person, how he relaxes at the end of a long day, and lots more.
We spoke about how cybercriminals eventually get caught because of their need to show off on social media; the inherent changes that happen to peoples’ personalities after spending too much time on social media by making them become slaves to their followers; the chaotic perplexity of Instagram’s Explore Page that makes the fundamental definition of narcissism a bit more glaring; the gradual reduction in humans’ attention spans over the years; the ease with which people with dark thoughts can validate those dark thoughts on the internet; and so much more. Valentine also shared some solid advice for people thinking about relocating to Canada.
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Ileana Damaso is a cyber intelligence analyst who took a very non-traditional route into the tech industry. She studied Mandarin for her undergraduate degree, with minors in Economics at the Beijing Language University in China.
During the ice breakers to start off the conversation, I found out the two most-used apps on her phone, the fact that she’s a morning person, the first job on her resume, how her friends and family would describe her, what her favorite holiday of the year is, and how she relaxes after a long day.
Ileana also shared her opinions on impostor syndrome, some of the skills she has found useful so far in her career, her thoughts on structured and unstructured education as well as experience in the tech industry, some advice for anyone thinking about transitioning into cybersecurity just like she did, a favorite quote that inspires her, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the idea of TikTok brain, and why kids seem to be hooked on the app. He also analyzed a relatively new social media platform called BeReal that is captivating the attention of the Gen Z demographic, and then wrapped up by outlining four things parents can do to help boost their kids’ attention spans.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the increasing demand for online health services and stimulants, which started trending upwards sometime in 2019, and how some startup companies have been spending millions of dollars on social media to advertise and make it easier to obtain prescription drugs that treat mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and ADHD. Not surprisingly, many patients use those online services to get prescription drugs after claiming that TikTok ads convinced them they had ADHD.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed yet another consequence of the labor market disruption which is seeing many people transition from blue-collar jobs and hourly work to “new collar” roles that often involve tech skills and come with better pay and schedules. Meanwhile, on the dark side of this disruption is the increasing popularity of income-share agreements, also known as ISAs, as in the case of a single mom who has now filed a lawsuit in California after signing up for a $30,000 ISA at a for-profit coding boot camp, alleging that she entered the agreement under “false pretenses.”
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the imminent end of an era of carefree spending at Netflix, the declining growth of its subscriber base, and a crackdown on password sharing by Netflix freeloaders, which let’s face it, we all know who they are.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Demi Oladipo. She shared how she is navigating her ongoing transition into cybersecurity through self-learning driven by curiosity and determination. She also shared effective networking tips on groups like Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and sites like LinkedIn. She also shared some advice for anyone trying to enter cybersecurity and some things she does to motivate herself.
They also discussed the pros and cons of social media in terms of the damage to kids’ mental health and their social and mental development, the promotion of narcissistic tendencies, and the overall decline in civil discourse.
Demi is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Voila Amis, an online lifestyle editorial publication. You can find out more at voilaamis.com. You can also find Demi on Instagram at @demioladipo.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed Meta’s introduction of a new way for people to connect, called WhatsApp Communities, and a crucial update regarding its rollout in Brazil.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed secondary effects of the pandemic on workplace cultures, such as the rise of off-site meetings, and new risks to banks and landlords due to expiring office leases.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Funke Kola-Amodu, a longtime friend. The conversation started with some fun ice breakers and then an analysis of some pros and cons of social media in terms of its impact on raising children in the diaspora, positive and negative effects on self-esteem, helping law enforcement officers catch cybercriminals, preference falsification, social comparison issues, and the inadvertent online portrayal of false lifestyles that are not reflected in real-life.
Funke also shared some advice for immigrants on how to adapt, improvise, and overcome the social, cultural, and economic challenges they will face in a new country.
Funke is also the founder and CEO of My Dukiya, an apparel and clothing business that celebrates Black Fashion worldwide. You can find out more on Instagram: @mydukiya and mydukiya.com.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Parneille Walker, a longtime friend, and veteran of Hollywood's TV & film industry. The conversation started with a series of fun and insightful ice breakers, such as the first jobs on their resumes, how friends and family members would describe them, the most-used apps on their phones, their first-ever social media platforms, and more.
They also talked about the current state of the media landscape in general, and how social media is impacting several aspects of society, such as the way people now receive information; how news is now being disseminated, with journalists racing to be the first to break a story without necessarily fact-checking their sources; how casting, auditions and other hiring practices are increasingly being diluted in favor of follower counts rather than taking actual talent into consideration; some of the crazy things that teenagers do online these days; how social media constitutes a time-sink, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the not-so-new concept of Web3 and provided some thoughts about its security and privacy.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed where tech jobs are surprisingly springing up in the U.S., and the two states that are leading those job gains.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the case of Jamie Petrone, who recently pleaded guilty to fraud and tax offenses related to her theft of $40 million in computer and electronic hardware from the Yale University School of Medicine where she was employed.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Dr. Shannon Cataldo, a chiropractic doctor. The discussion began with insightful ice breakers such as something they would never pay extra for, how their friends and family members would describe them, the first jobs on their resume, and more. They talked about the benefits and disadvantages of social media in terms of boosting work-related engagement, self-esteem issues derived from false comparisons, and so on. Shannon also shared some of the rewarding and challenging aspects of working as a chiropractic doctor, some advice for anyone thinking about having a career in chiropractic medicine, how she regularly motivates herself, and more.
You can also get in touch with Dr. Cataldo by email: shannon.cataldo@gmail.com
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the consequences of Russia’s plans to insulate its economy from Western financial pressure by building an autonomous domestic payment system and a sovereign internet. The episode wrapped up with an update on a suspected Russian attack on a major internet and telecommunications service provider in Ukraine.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with his brother-in-law, Dara Nafiu. Dara is a 3rd-year medical student at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. The conversation started with a series of interactive ice breakers, such as the first jobs on their resumes, how their friends and family members would describe them, the last TV shows they binged, the most used apps on their phones, the best compliments they have ever received, and lots more.
They also talked about the pros and cons of social media in terms of social connectivity, mental health, misinformation, cybercrime, and others. Dara shared some rewarding and challenging aspects of being in medical school and advice for anyone thinking about going to medical school.
You can also get in touch with Dara on Instagram: @daranafiu.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeaddressed a listener’s email question regarding what exactly threat intelligence is and what a CTI analyst actually does.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed recent updates to Instagram and Tinder and how TikTok is handling its increasing role in geopolitics.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a relatively new threat group known as Lapsus$, a detailed timeline of their recent hacks and attacks, and some of the recently uncovered methods the group uses for initial access and privilege escalation.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Mason Taylor, the CEO of a cybersecurity company called Better Safe Infosec. Mason shared how his interest in cybersecurity started very early as something innate, but then he combined that with some self-teaching, learning from others, and getting certifications. He shared the origins of his enthusiasm for the Linux operating system, and how he learned how to use it to get into Active Directory. In addition to that, his ability to knock on doors and apply to different jobs and roles led him to start his own company, Better Safe Infosec, which specializes in penetration testing, regular network security checkups, and so on. He also shared his thoughts on the value of education and experience so far in his 23 years of working in cybersecurity, how he motivates himself, what his typical workday looks like, what he likes to do outside of work, his advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the cybersecurity, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how technology is getting in the way of learning among young kids in middle school and high school.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the role of politics in the security of mobile applications by looking at the case of YouTube and YouTube Kids.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed what looks like the future of work, in terms of work flexibility, new forms of hiring, new ways of managing meetings, and so on.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Nermin Amin, an Analytical Development Associate at Iovance Biotherapeutics. Nermin talked about how she began her career in biotechnology; the comparison between experience and education in the biotechnology industry; some specific soft skills that have served her well so far in her career; the role of cybersecurity in biotechnology in terms of phishing emails, watering hole attacks, password setup and usage policies; oversharing, geo-location and friend-tagging on social media platforms including LinkedIn, and lots more.
Nermin also shared what a typical workday looks like for her; how she motivates herself to do great work daily; the most important thing to know for someone interested in getting a career in biotechnology; what she likes to do outside of work; some of her favorite TV shows; her favorite Arabic proverb, and lots more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the ongoing financial and economic crisis in Russia, how cryptocurrencies can be used to evade sanctions, what the U.S. government is doing about that, as well as private cryptocurrency exchanges.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a relatively new development about a bulk surveillance program by an agency of the Department of Homeland Security that tracked the money transfer records of some Americans without a warrant.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how being on social media makes us vulnerable and what we can do about it; the nature of the complicated relationship between professional sports and social media; how social media is causing burnout and mental fatigue for musicians; U.S. prosecutors’ probe into the harm that social media platforms cause for kids. I wrapped up with parting thoughts on the safety considerations of virtual worlds for kids.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how the pandemic has changed the nature of work in terms of job qualifications, applicants’ educational requirements, work experience, drug tests, background checks, so on. In addition, there is an emerging trend whereby more companies are seeking diverse tech teams based on all these factors.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Stefany Velasquez, an investigations analyst at a cryptocurrency exchange platform. She shared how she initially enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Criminology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, but later switched her major to Fraud Examination, which is essentially Forensic Accounting. There, she quickly became fascinated with investigating discrepancies in bank account statements, and at a point, she traveled to Italy for a Study Abroad Program, where she worked with Italy’s Direzione Investigativa Antimafia, also known as DIA. The DIA is an Italian multi-force investigation agency, similar to the U.S. FBI, and its main task is to tackle mafia-related organized crime in Italy.
Stefany shared how some of the things she learned during her undergraduate degree helped her learn to slow down and see the big picture when working on investigations; her opinions about education and experience; what her typical workday looks like, including some of her interesting interactions at the gym after a long day; her advice for anyone trying to develop a career in forensic accounting; some of her favorite TV shows that basically describe what she does for work, such as Ozark and Breaking Bad; her favorite quote; and more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with a long-time friend, Yabi Demissie, who works as an assistant director of alumni engagement at Emory University, as well as a professional photographer during her spare time. She shared how she was initially interested in Criminology at the University of South Florida, but after an emotional visit to a prison facility during her first year, she decided to change her major to public health. After her bachelor’s degree, she decided to explore her other interests in education, student development, and event planning. She then got her master’s degree in higher education at Nova Southeastern University.
We talked about how social media and other online tools can be used to promote student engagement; the recent trends in declining attention spans (something about goldfish brains); the need to devote time for immersive learning, instead of just watching a quick 3-minute video on TikTok; her thoughts on phishing emails in the workplace and why many people still fall for them; her sources of motivation, especially during the pandemic; the most rewarding and challenging aspects of her job, our analysis of Hulu’s Abbott Elementary, and more.
You can also get in touch with Yabi on her personal Instagram: @yah_bee, and her photography page: @demi_visualz
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Crasis Zannah, a long-time friend, brother, and former colleague. He works as a penetration tester with Focal Point and has been one of the co-organizers of DC813, a hacking group based in the Tampa Bay area, of which I’m also a member. He shared how he became familiar with computers from a very early age, and then entered the information technology field after his first enlistment in the U.S. Army by acquiring a few certifications, but could not get an IT job due to his lack of relevant experience. So, he re-enlisted in the Army and opted for an IT-related Military Occupation Specialty (MOS), which enabled him to transition into a security position afterward.
Crasis shared his opinions about the gaps in the typical approaches to learning about cybersecurity topics and concepts. For instance, while programming is not required for most entry-level penetration testing roles, it is most certainly beneficial. He also mentioned some of the valuable skills that have served him well as a penetration tester, the importance of mentorship within cybersecurity, some of the things that motivate him to do great work consistently, what his typical workday looks like, and much more.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with a long-time friend, Vicky Qiu. Vicky has served in the U.S. Army for about ten years, first as a Patriot Missile operator while on active duty, and now as a Chaplain’s Assistant in the Army Reserves. She also works as a Senior Academic Advisor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she advises students, including military veterans. She has a bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a master’s degree in Criminal Justice, and she briefly worked as an IT specialist while on active duty in the Army. She shared how she initially planned to become a police officer with the NYPD, but got kicked out of college, joined the military, learned about structure and discipline while in the military, and then went back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree. Now she is very passionate about her civilian job because she has had the benefit of perspective to evaluate her life and goals before and after joining the military.
We talked about the nature of cybersecurity within school systems, how people make common mistakes with email accounts, passwords, misinformation on social media, and the adverse effects of poor cyber hygiene, including doing things that could potentially sabotage future security clearances, mental health issues, trauma, and so on. Vicky shared how she motivates herself daily, what she likes to do outside of work, her favorite podcasts, TV shows, and a powerful and inspiring poem from the miniseries 11.22.63 by Stephen King.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeaddressed a listener’s email question regarding what exactly threat intelligence is and what a CTI analyst actually does.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how lost-item trackers such as the Apple AirTag work, and the security risks associated with them.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Bridgette Boody, a good friend and former colleague. She shared the interestingly long route she took to transition into cybersecurity from her days of dealing poker. She started by attending physical security talks at NolaCon, an infosec conference, in 2016, then she volunteered at several cybersecurity conferences such as BSides, The Diana Initiative, and others. Later on, she tried her hands on data science and compliance internships in the Tampa area. In 2019, she signed up for a 9-week tuition-free cybersecurity training called New Skills for a New Fight, which was organized by the University of South Florida and The Florida Center for Cybersecurity, also known as Cyber Florida.
She also talked about how her soft skills have played a significant role in her current position in terms of effective and direct communication; how her feelings of self-doubt and impostor syndrome are actually very common, and what she has been doing about them since she started her current role, such as having helpful and supportive people around. She also shared the interaction between her education and experience, how she motivates herself using self-affirmations and calming music, what a typical workday looks like, including the fact that nothing is mundane, some advice for anyone trying to get into cybersecurity, and some of her favorite things to do outside of work.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Olayinka Ejirinde, a longtime friend and brother of almost 20 years. He spent 8 years in the U.S. Army as a Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist, and he also holds an MBA degree from the University of Dallas. He currently works as a cleared acquisitions specialist with SAIC, a government contractor that works closely with the U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. We spoke about his career path from handling accounts payable, to procurement, and then on to logistics and supply chain management, basically going after and exploring his interests along the way. He pointed out that his end-to-end knowledge and experience of the supply chain led to his current role as a cleared acquisitions analyst.
He also shared some of the hard and soft skills that have sustained his career so far, such as negotiation, contracting, cost savings, balancing the interests of your organization as well as the vendors, data analysis, enterprise resource planning (ERP) skills, the ability to use different types of procurement software, attention to detail, being generally good with numbers, and crucially, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
He shared his thoughts on the interaction between education and experience, his advice for anyone trying to explore a career in supply chain management, and how cybersecurity impacts the supply chain and logistics industry.
We also discussed how he motivates himself, what his typical workday looks like, his favorite ways to relax, and his favorite inspirational quote.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed mass resignations, burnout, pay increases, employees taking their future into their own hands, an increasing preference for flexible hours, and five things to consider when looking for a new job.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Tobi Babatunde, a friend, mentee, and former colleague. She shared how curiosity, networking, resilience, attention to detail, and having an analytical mindset prepared her for her first cybersecurity role in October 2020. She also mentioned how her family is a big motivation for her, what her typical workday looks like, and the interaction between her education and experience so far. Finally, we wrapped up by talking about her advice for anyone trying to get into cybersecurity, her favorite book and TV show, and quotes that motivate her.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed what happened in Crimea back in 2014, the context of Russia’s President Putin’s actions regarding Ukraine, the demands that have been made by both Russia and Ukraine, the divisions among leaders of Western countries regarding how to handle the Russia/Ukraine situation, and the potential cybersecurity consequences of a likely Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Staff Sergeant Oyeteju Oyewo (U.S. Army). We spoke about how he immigrated to the U.S. in 2015 and then enlisted in the Army two years later as a CBRN Specialist. We discussed a wide range of topics, including techniques for using social media securely, the potential impacts of the metaverse on society and human interactions, advice for anyone seeking to join the military from a cybersecurity perspective, and wise tips on staying grounded and motivated both personally and professionally. We wrapped up the conversation by sharing our favorite hobbies, music interests, TV shows, and his favorite quote from the Netflix film “Long Story Short.”
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the downward trend in religion in the U.S. since 2009; how churches and religious services have changed since the pandemic began, and how some churches are using data analytics to target potential worshippers.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how a recent human rights law passed in the U.S. led to boycotts of Walmart stores in China and citations by Chinese market regulators that Walmart had violated China’s cybersecurity law.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed China’s increasing use of security through obscurity – basically trying to achieve a competitive and strategic advantage by making it more challenging for foreign entities to see data on Chinese companies and citizens.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a very recent phenomenon where social media appears to be providing a new way for psychological disorders to spread quickly around the world; and also some expert recommendations by doctors and other mental health professionals on what parents can do if they observe their teenagers exhibiting some behaviors due to what they were exposed to on social media.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed a relatively new and yet unpopular form of cyberbullying that is happening on social media in schools all over the country, which has led to fights, social rejection, mental breakdowns, and in some cases, self-harm.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the impact of the upcoming rollout of 5G wireless service across the country on the average individual, by carriers that have spent and earmarked billions of dollars on this new technology.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the concept of negativity bias on social media and how we can maintain a healthy balance, in terms of time spent on apps and the total number of platforms.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how companies are taking matters into their own hands after tech giants and governments all over the world put a squeeze on the flow of customer data on internet platforms such as social media, online banking, and others.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the role of social media in the recent series of mass lootings that are happening all over the U.S., plus a deep dive into some organized crime rings that used online shopping sites to sell stolen goods, but were recently busted by law enforcement officials.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Adeola Olagunju, a longtime friend and professional visual artist who works across different media – primarily photography and video. We talked about how her relationship with art began while growing up in Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria; her journey into professional art which actually began when she initially tried to study engineering at LAUTECH; and what her unique methods of artistic expression have taught her about herself, other people and the world in general. She also shared her personal experience with cybersecurity and privacy; her militaristic approach to motivating herself just by showing up and being disciplined; and her ideas for anyone trying to embrace their artistic and creative sides, while keeping in mind all the cybersecurity risks that are prevalent nowadays especially in the art world. To wrap up, Adeola shared some of the things she likes to do outside of artworks and her favorite quote by William Shakespeare.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how companies are racing and competing with one another to carve up their respective shares of the metaverse.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the controversial collection, sale, and use of cellphone data for marketing, advertising, law enforcement investigations, and even national security.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the circumstances surrounding the Chinese government's recent decision to consider Tesla vehicles as intelligence collection tools.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented recent trends in software development that have seen the rise of low-code and no-code platforms, and strategic considerations from a cybersecurity perspective.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented a strategic overview of how tech companies are now looking toward Africa as they build out their internet infrastructure and take advantage of the higher energy efficiencies that data centers located in Africa provide. A key question will be how all of these affect the social, economic, and political landscape of the African continent.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the fact that artificial intelligence can be used to deliberately generate and spread misinformation online. In other words, not everything we see, hear, or read on the internet is true or factual. For this episode, he used freely available open-source artificial intelligence tools to generate convincing sentences on different topics such as cybercrime, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and then mashed them up and edited them to sound even more convincing.
The result is this episode that will sound so factual to a listener without a technical or cybersecurity background, that they could even start sharing it with their friends and family members and go as far as using it as a logical basis for whatever worldviews they currently have.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Michael Music, a friend, former colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Mike shared how he got interested in cybersecurity from a very young age while writing scripts for his video games, and then learning about SQL injection and cross-site scripting during web design classes in high school. We talked about how paranoia is a common trait among cybersecurity folks, and he shared how cybersecurity, in general, is a practical and obvious application of the things he enjoys doing. Mike shared some hard and soft skills that have helped him so far in his career, the things that motivate him to do great work, what his typical workday looks like, the things he likes to do outside of work, and some advice for anyone who is interested in cybersecurity and red teaming. To wrap up, Mike shared some of the books he likes to read, his favorite quote by Theodore Roosevelt, and we ripped on how Game of Thrones ended, which he happens to be currently re-watching. And, of course, the episode won’t be a great one without doing a shoutout to Roy Eggensperger. Hey Roy!
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed an unusual dispute between two federal agencies in the U.S. – the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the U.S. government's efforts to assert dominance in the semiconductor industry.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how the Chinese government is trying to achieve its semiconductor chip manufacturing goals as contained in their latest Five-Year Plan by co-opting Chinese tech companies using a carrot-and-sticks approach in terms of regulatory oversight.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed how school clubs, sports teams, and even religious organizations are putting pressure on teenagers to use social media and what parents who disagree with that idea can do about it.
The social media agreement template on the Social Institute website.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Jacob Penovich, a friend, colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Jacob shared how he got into cybersecurity completely by accident - back in the day, he worked as a pastry chef and was even contemplating going to culinary school, but he heard about a 5-month information security boot camp and decided to go for it. He came out of that boot camp with four certifications: A+, N+, MCSE, and CCNA, and then got a tech support job with AOL as his starting point. He shared how the penetration testing subfield of cybersecurity is great for someone like him who gets bored easily, because there is always something new to learn, the skills he has learned along the way to help him stay sharp as a client-side penetration tester, such as learning to be patient, not starting off with assumptions, good communication, and so on, the way he motivates himself daily, and lots more. He shared some of his favorite books and TV shows, as well as a motivational quote by Ernest Hemingway.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundediscussed the metaverse from several perspectives: its definition, history, Facebook’s strategic goals for dominating that space, their other competitors and collaborators, and the possible risks and threats of a future world that incorporates several different metaverses.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Matt Larson, a friend, brother, former colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Matt shared how got interested in computers back when he was 12 years old with his family’s first-ever Windows 98 Service Pack 1 desktop computer that had a 4GB hard drive, 40MB of RAM, and was connected to a 56K modem. We talked about how he couldn’t get the jobs he wanted even with the technical degree on his resume and then had to start from low-end tech support roles and work his way up. Matt shared the techniques he uses to motivate himself, which brought up how and why I used to call him “Mr. GDPR” during our time together at Verizon, a nickname that has apparently stuck to this day. Matt also shared some resume tips and general advice for anyone trying to get into the cybersecurity field, and he mentioned how his wife has supported and motivated him every step of the way from his days in tech support to the senior cybersecurity role he has now.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundedescribed what is basically a case of Insider Threat on steroids, regarding how a U.S. Navy nuclear engineer and his wife conspired to sell Restricted Data regarding the design of nuclear-powered warships to someone they believed was a representative of a foreign government. Officials from that foreign government actually notified the FBI, which then led to a months-long sting operation involving encrypted messages and emails, multiple dead drops, and even the use of clandestine physical signals from the embassy of that foreign government in Washington, D.C.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how a well-known organized cybercrime group has evolved its hacks and attacks, from the days of stealing card information and hacking ATMs, to creating custom-made ransomware and even setting up fake companies to recruit new employees.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Grace Chi, the co-founder, and chief operating officer of Pulsedive Threat Intelligence, a cybersecurity company that is focused on high-fidelity, high-value threat intelligence solutions to help organizations proactively improve their security posture. Pulsedive was founded in 2017 and is based in New Jersey, in the U.S.
Grace talked about her role in operationalizing Pulsedive by leveraging her interdisciplinary background – she actually studied art history and behavioral neuroscience for her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University in New Jersey. She described how she effectively combines her knowledge of product marketing and her fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity in her role as a cybersecurity entrepreneur. She shared how she considers her education as a form of experience, in terms of learning how to learn and learning how to think, how she stays sharp and motivated during dynamic, non-typical workdays, and also her favorite things to do outside of work, which usually includes observing nature, watercolor painting, making miniature houses, and playing board games. She also gave some salient advice for anyone thinking of starting a cybersecurity-focused business. Grace is also available on Twitter @euphoricfall.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeaddressed two key questions regarding the return to the office. First, what constitutes the right balance of how many days per week to spend working from home and how many days per week to spend in the office. Secondly, on the opposite end of the return to office spectrum, do we really need to meet in person?
The opinions expressed in this episode are the host's opinions alone and do not represent those of his employer or any other organizations he is affiliated with.Working From Home - A Research Paper.
Does Working from Home Work? Evidence from a Chinese Experiment.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Paul O’Connor, a friend, brother, former colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Paul shared how a professor’s lecture during a class in Accounting for Information Security Systems consolidated his interest in cybersecurity, the importance of having good mentors, the soft skills that have helped him so far, his hands-on methods of motivating his team, and some advice for anyone trying to enter the field. And of course, once again, I brought up the V8 tomato juice incident from way back.
Paul's book on Amazon: Threat Modeling for Cybersecurity Investment.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeprovided new details and some plausible theories regarding the recent arrest of Ilya Sachkov, the Russian CEO of a leading cybersecurity company, Group-IB.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the delicate balance between security and privacy, in terms of how geofence warrants are being used to arrest the rioters that breached the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
A link to the Capitol Breach Cases.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeanswered listeners’ questions about what working in cybersecurity entails in terms of daily job functions, stress levels, hours, and pay.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how Canada’s military took advantage of the COVID pandemic to test propaganda techniques on Canadians.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the evolution of the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), based on several internal and external factors such as employee migration, wage inflation, changing government regulations, cyberattacks, and so on. A general assumption for this episode is that the CISO reports to the CIO and the CIO reports to the CFO, but that may not be the case in every organization.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Khanh Nguyen, a good friend, former colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. We talked about how a conversation she had earlier on with her sister spurred her on to enter the cybersecurity field, the hard and soft skills that have served her well in the industry so far, and the importance of both education and experience. Khanh also shared how she constantly tries to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance by engaging in social and skill-building activities with friends and family, as well as how she has been successfully navigating the fast-paced cybersecurity field as an introvert.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the recent upward trend in high-profile treason accusations against prominent Russians and even the lawyers representing them, including, most recently, a well-known cybersecurity expert.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Vladimir Duque, a friend, brother, former colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Vlad shared how tinkering with computers when he was much younger got him interested in cybersecurity, and how his decision to take the CompTIA Network+ certification before he began an online cybersecurity program helped him build a solid foundation in cybersecurity. We talked about his opinion of the relationship between education and experience, his approach to motivation, what a typical workday looks like for him, his favorite activities outside of work, and more. You can also reach Vlad on Twitter: @vdx23
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the weirdly strange and fascinating case of a 50-year-old woman who is an accountant and church leader in Tampa, Florida. She was arrested for trying to get the spouse of her former lover killed by hiring a hitman on the dark web and paying over $12,000 for the hit using bitcoin.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about the privacy implications of a new joint venture between Apple and Biogen, a pharmaceutical company that recently got approval for a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Ryan Soper, a friend, brother, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Ryan shared his unique path to cybersecurity that began while he was serving in the U.S. Coast Guard – where he had an encounter with a reservist who was assigned to the NYPD’s cybersecurity unit. He talked about how his family serves as his primary motivation, how specific time management skills helps him with prioritization, the crucial role that networking plays in successfully navigating a cybersecurity career, the number one skill to have in any cybersecurity role, his favorite things to do outside of work, and lots more. Ryan is an ambassador for the Innocent Lives Foundation (ILF), which some of you know that I support both personally as well as through this podcast. Please see more information about the ILF below. You can also reach Ryan via Twitter: @soapszzz
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with Amber Hamlet, a friend, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Amber shared how an internship experience, while she was an undergraduate, led to her first job in cybersecurity after she graduated. We also talked about her experiences as a cybersecurity analyst, the hard and soft skills that have served her well throughout her career so far, how she motivates herself and her teammates, the importance of networking within the cybersecurity industry, her favorite TV shows, books and podcasts, her advice for anyone trying to get into cybersecurity, and her favorite quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. You can also reach Amber via Twitter: @s3cur3rth1ngs
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how U.S. lawmakers are about to investigate Facebook based on claims that the company knew about how Instagram harms everyone, especially teenage girls, despite claiming otherwise.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresenteda very controversial issue between Apple, Google, and the Russian government, regarding the recently concluded parliamentary elections in Russia.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresentedsurprising findings from an academic paper published in July about how cyberbullying changed during the pandemic, as well as what to expect as students return to classrooms after months of online schooling. He also analyzed how schools and community leaders plan to tackle racism from both in-person and online perspectives as students return to school.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Disrupted Both School Bullying and Cyberbullying.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresentedan overview of the relationship between nation-state threat actors whose main goals are to carry out the objectives of their governments using cyber tools, and individual cyber criminals whose main goal is to make money regardless of what they do online to get the money. He also showed some interesting linkages based on recent and previous information from court documents, news articles, some of his own confidential sources, and so on.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundespoke with a guest, Sharaf Niyi Hamed, a long-term friend, brother, and fellow cybersecurity professional. They spoke about Niyi's experiences as a cybersecurity analyst, how he got started in the industry, the hard and soft skills that have served him well throughout his career so far, the way he motivates himself and his teammates, his favorite TV shows, his advice for anyone trying to get into cybersecurity, and a quote from his father that has always served as his guiding principle.
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Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetook a closer look at a minor scandal involving ProtonMail and young climate activists in France; what that scandal has to do with gentrification in Paris and a restaurant that was attacked by terrorists back in 2015; the connection between the scandal and a bill that was introduced in the U.S. Congress back in June 2020; and also the connection with the Yellow Vest protests that have been going on in France since November 2018.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented how Facebook is undermining privacy protections for its 2 billion WhatsApp users, simply by allowing messages, images, and videos to be reviewed manually.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented a timeline analysis of Google’s privacy practices, which served as a prequel to Episode 53, and then wrapped up with insights into Google's recent privacy policy announcements in a conversation with Khanh Nguyen, a friend, former colleague, and fellow Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented two cybercrime cases involving a workplace termination in Brooklyn, New York, and the sentencing of a Nigerian cybercriminal in Atlanta, Georgia.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeanalyzed the recent news about China’s grip on its gaming industry from different unique perspectives.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented the recent case of a Nigerian threat actor looking to bribe company insiders to install ransomware on their company’s network for a portion of the ransom payment.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunderevisited a dramatic 2018 wrongful arrest case in Arizona to explain what geofence warrants are, and how their increasingly widespread use is threatening privacy nationwide.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented new reports regarding the toxic workplace allegations against Activision Blizzard, the video game company, and also a guilty plea in the cybercrime investigation in Tampa, Florida, involving a California man who was accused of stealing over 620,000 photos from 4,700 iCloud accounts, just to find and trade nude images of young women.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeanswered listeners' email questions regarding the cybersecurity field from his own perspective, in the form of an "AMA" (Ask Me Anything).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundeprovided updates on three cybercrime cases in the states of Florida, Ohio, and New York in the United States.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundepresented some new information regarding the recently disclosed data breach at T-Mobile, as well as recent reports from the FBI about how grocery stores, restaurants, and food delivery service companies are increasingly facing credential stuffing attacks, and what they can do to detect and mitigate those attacks.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologundetalked about how seven months after the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, new reports now indicate that the Department of Homeland Security is considering outside firms to analyze social media, as a way to avoid the intelligence failures that led to the infamous riots.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented both sides of the recent controversy regarding Apple’s new updates on child safety, while referencing a 2015 terrorist incident that happened in California.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed an article that was recently published by Emily Kager, a software engineer, about sexism and the often-toxic workplace environments in the tech industry, with regard to a recent lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard; and also a recent study that showed that job applicants with distinctively black names are less likely to get callbacks and interviews.
Why women in tech are so angry all the time, by Emily Kager.
Emily's website: https://www.emilykager.com/
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented new details about the ongoing case of a Nigerian Instagram celebrity who spent years defrauding individuals and companies on the Internet, while posing as a successful real estate developer. He recently pleaded guilty to money laundering in the U.S. and in doing so, implicated six other co-conspirators in three countries, including a high-ranking officer of the Nigeria Police Force.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a recent warning from the National Security Agency (NSA) regarding public Wi-Fi networks; a privacy issue regarding home sales in the U.S.; new details about how Russian threat actors hacked 27 U.S. Attorneys’ offices between May and December 2020; and wrapped up the episode by answering a listener’s question about what makes a good and effective security operation center (SOC).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde analyzed last week’s cyberattack on four major ports in South Africa, and what that has to do with the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed recent Instagram updates geared towards younger users; additional fallout from the Pegasus spyware incident impacting at least three African countries; and a generational gap in the debate over whether to return to the office.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how Chinese hackers successfully compromised U.S. oil and gas companies between 2011 and 2013; the recent news of a suspected data leak of almost 4 billion phone numbers on the Clubhouse app; and how fake Windows 11 installers are being used to spread malware.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the context around the recent statement released on July 19 by the U.S., UK, NATO, Japan, Norway, and the EU that cast blame on China for recent massively disruptive cyberattacks; also why airline operators are now being increasingly targeted by cybercriminals; and finally the rising cybersecurity threats against cloud service providers.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses a scandal involving a high-ranking Catholic official who was found to have engaged in possible improper behaviors that are against Catholic doctrine. His online behavior was exposed through mobile app data that was supposed to be anonymized.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses how targeted commercial online ads are causing divisions, not just political ads; how the rise of influencer culture has led to the death of hobbies; and how advertisers are literally having anxiety, because Facebook users are saying no to tracking.
Epistemic fragmentation poses a threat to the governance of online targeting.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents an app that lets users know if their iPhones have been compromised, and how to remove the threat if so; the impact of the pandemic on how we understand the potential of misinformation in cyberspace; and a new academic study that has exposed the effects of polarizing content on social media.
iVerify for individuals.
iVerify for organizations.
The research article by Steve Rathje et al: Out-group animosity drives engagement on social media.
The March 2021 article by Karen Hao: How Facebook got addicted to spreading misinformation.
Bidemi Ologunde's book on Amazon: Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses the rise in remote jobs that don't require university degrees, and how toxic online disagreements are largely due to the way social media platforms are designed.
Research Article by Amanda Baughan et al: Someone Is Wrong on the Internet: Having Hard Conversations in Online Spaces
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explains what legal privileges are, and why they are so important for cybersecurity incident investigations by presenting the fascinating case of a cybersecurity incident and its corresponding case law in a U.S. District Court.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde provides tips on increasing cybersecurity awareness in the workplace; what social media companies are doing to reduce the abuse and harassment of women online; Google's recent shut down of malicious apps on the Play Store because they were stealing Facebook credentials; and Iceland's successful trial of the 4-day workweek.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines what makes Snapchat accounts get compromised easily; the correlation between organizations moving their infrastructure to the cloud and the increase in data breaches; new details about the 2020 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) recently released by the UN International Telecommunications Union (ITU); and how a traffic stop in South Carolina ended in a car crash in Georgia, which then led unexpected cybercrime-related discoveries, two five-year prison sentences and hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution.
The 2020 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) report can be found here.
Please report COVID-19 fraud, hoarding, or price-gouging to the National Center for Disaster Fraud’s National Hotline at (866) 720-5721, or go to http://www.justice.gov/disastercomplaintform.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde provides an update from the FBI on "Elder Fraud" in South Carolina, details of a new report about the prevalence of cyberstalking in modern-day relationships, and the case of a cyberstalker who attempted to blackmail a candidate for political office in Nebraska in the United States.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde provides insights into why smartphones don’t necessarily have to listen to your conversations before presenting you with ads, how children and family apps on Google Play are violating child protection laws despite having “teacher supported” badges, and what security leaders can do to minimize burnout in their security operation centers (SOCs). The episode wraps up with an answer to a listener’s question about thoughts on the effectiveness of simulated phishing email training.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents new details about the currently hot U.S. housing market, the recent technological advancements by Zillow (the American online real estate marketplace company), and the cybersecurity ramifications for both home buyers and sellers. The episode wraps up with an answer to a listener’s question about how to prepare for a child’s first smartphone.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents new details on the fascinating sting operation to target organized crime communication networks that was jointly conducted by the FBI and Australian Federal Police (AFP); and two cases that serve as a reminder that in the U.S., federal authorities are always willing to assist individuals and small businesses when it comes to fighting and preventing cybercrime.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the common online scams targeting teens and how to stay safe; the cybersecurity risks in detailed OOO messages; how ransomware attacks are impeding criminal prosecutions; new details about a cyberattack on the largest transit system in the U.S.; a recent ransomware attack on two Florida hospitals; and and wraps up by answering a listener's email question regarding how employers can address the staffing problems in their cybersecurity departments.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents a developing incident in India and Brazil where both governments are requiring social media platforms to allow them to trace the originator of massively forwarded messages; how cyber threat actors are targeting employees who are returning to the office; the recent cyberattack on JBS, the world’s largest meat supplier; and wraps up by answering a listener's question that was submitted by email about what to do about frequent rejections in the cybersecurity job market.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents incidents of a fake taxi scam in Canada, a bold and daring Uber scam in Australia, and fake rideshare, delivery and referral scams being perpetrated by Brazilian nationals in California and Massachusetts in the U.S.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents three prior incidents of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine (2015), Israel (2020) and Oldsmar, Florida (February 2021), as well as interesting new developments regarding the Oldsmar incident.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of a 42-year-old Nigerian politician who was recently arrested in New York for his involvement in a $350,000 unemployment benefits fraud scheme that affected several American citizens and residents in at least 12 states.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the case of two young men in Sydney, Australia and Portland, Oregon, who ran a successful credential stuffing operation to make thousands of dollars over a period of more than two years. The Australian got two years and two months of supervised community service with zero prison time, while the American is facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde conducts a deep dive on deepfake technology, its remarkable history, recent high-profile incidents on the dark web and surface web, recommendations and future assessments.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of a medical center employee in Seattle, Washington who stole medical information of 39 patients to rent an apartment and buy two cars.
The second segment of the episode contains tips on cybersecurity best practices for kids, as the pandemic has caused a drastic increase in screen time across all age groups.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of U.S. Postal Inspectors monitoring Americans' social media posts, reactions to that news, a history of the USPIS as well as examples of other agencies (in the U.S. and in Italy) that do the same thing on social media.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of Geico's recent data breach announcement in California, a history of privacy issues regarding drivers' data and the possible links between the data breach and recent lawsuits that are being filed against Geico and other auto insurance companies.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the ongoing case of a former track and field coach who stalked female athletes on social media and solicited their nude photos.
In the second segment, a high school student abused her mom's access to student records to cast fraudulent votes to become the homecoming queen. They were subsequently arrested and jailed - her mom was suspended as assistant principal, and she was expelled from school.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the FBI's recent report of a dramatic surge in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims that are being filed using stolen identities - a follow-up to the scam calls discussed in Episode 15, where scammers were spoofing the phone numbers of FBI field offices in West Texas.
In the second segment that contains a trigger warning, an Italian IT expert's girlfriend broke up with him in July 2020, so in February 2021, he paid approximately $12,000 in bitcoin to hire a hitman on the dark web to hurt her.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents a case where conspiracy theories motivated an IT consultant to commit multiple cyber crimes in multiple states.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents a case where scammers successfully spoofed the official phone numbers of the FBI field offices in El Paso and Midland, Texas.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents an analysis of the recent spike in the sale of COVID vaccines, negative COVID test results and COVID vaccine certificates on the dark web as well as an analysis of the rise in the use of COVID vaccine passports.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of an IT consultant who hacked and deleted over 1,200 Microsoft Office 365 enterprise user accounts for his former employer's clients (accounts that he helped set up) due to negative performance reviews that the client sent to his former employers.
The revenge hack was done in August 2018 from India, but he was arrested by the FBI in January 2021 as he arrived in New York to visit his brother. He was recently sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay a restitution of $567,084 to his former employer's client.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde attempts to provide some context to the ongoing anti-Asian racism, harassment and violence by recalling a cyber bullying incident from March 2020, plus a historical examination of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents an incident where two young men are awaiting sentencing for breaking into female students' university email accounts and then gaining further access into their social media accounts to steal their nude pictures and trade them with their co-conspirators.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents a recent incident where a series of social media posts potentially led to a targeted cyberattack on a local government contractor in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents a December 2020 incident where a college professor and her two teenage daughters were pranked with Uber and Lyft ride requests and a ridiculous pizza order (they don't even eat pizza).
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents two recent incidents where both intentional and unintentional behaviors exposed users to cyberattacks.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents an instance of an exceptional use of cyber threat intelligence by a cyber threat actor who targeted a teacher in the fifth largest school district in the United States with help from an unsuspecting parent who regularly overshares on social media.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde takes a look at how to stay cyber secure while Zoom-schooling, 7 cyber security career-killers and how to avoid them, and how social engineering increases when people overshare personal details online.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde does a deep dive into the scourge of revenge porn and how it has become more rampant during this pandemic.
The second segment in the episode puts a spotlight on why right now is the best time to request and negotiate a better compensation agreement at work and what to avoid during this complex and sensitive process.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explains effective personal data privacy practices from a pandemic perspective: how users can secure their online data by analyzing the devices they use and how their online searches, email and messaging platforms could affect their privacy.
The second segment in the episode puts a spotlight on digital addiction, its causes and effects with respect to the ongoing global pandemic, and ways to empower users to have a healthier and more productive relationship with digital technology.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents two email-based cyber attacks that highlight (1) the sophisticated nature of a year-long spear-phishing attack on a well-known Indian journalist and (2) how innate human curiosity can leave anyone vulnerable and prone to being hacked despite the presence of clear warning signs.
Another segment contains an analysis of how a data broker is selling location information obtained from a popular Muslim prayer app to U.S. federal agencies. The show wraps up with a bonus segment that tries to answer key questions about what it takes to develop a career in cybersecurity.
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In this short mid-week episode, host Bidemi Ologunde does a deep dive on Fitbit, its data collection and usage policies and the privacy impacts of its imminent billion-dollar acquisition by Google. The episode also provides insights into how we can be aware and in control of the different ways our personal health information is being collected, aggregated, used and shared, usually without our permission and knowledge.
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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde does a deep dive on the new WhatsApp data sharing policy with Facebook and how users are reacting to it; the impact of outgoing President Trump's ban on 10 Chinese apps; discussions about a location flaw in the Telegram app; the risks associated with "fleeceware" apps; T-Mobile's fourth data breach in 3 years; a potentially life-changing technology coming to the Apple Watch; the inherent cybersecurity risks associated with the U.S. Capitol riots and the subsequent protests planned for the Twitter HQ in San Francisco; Google's attempts at countering its employees' unionization efforts; as well as a bonus segment that highlights the top 10 interview questions and answers for people thinking about entering the cybersecurity field.
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