The Security Guy & CIA Spy by Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka: Recent Episodes
The Security Guy & CIA Spy
Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing security threats in the United States. Building security awareness is more important than ever! Peter Warmka (former CIA Agent) and Robert Siciliano (Security Awareness Expert) launched a cybersecurity podcast. Our mission is to help individuals and organizations protect themselves from hackers, attackers, and their vicious plans! The Security Guy & CIA Spy Podcast will be published bi-monthly and we plan to feature criminal scenarios that can help you avoid predators.
AI-generated scams. Episode 40
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss artificial intelligence and how it facilitates frauds and scams.
Should you have a family ‘safe word’ against AI voice-spoofing scams? AI-generated scam cons Sugar Land man out of $17,000, and High schooler calls for AI regulations after manipulated pornographic images of her and others shared online!
Episode's keynotes / comments / links
Artificial Intelligence Makes Scams Harder to Spot
https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection/consumer-alerts/consumer-alerts/scams/artificial-intelligence-and-scams
Should you have a family ‘safe word’ against AI voice-spoofing scams?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/17/should-you-have-family-safe-word-against-ai-voice-spoofing-scams/
Confessions of an AI deepfake propagandist
https://venturebeat.com/ai/confessions-of-an-ai-deepfake-propagandist-using-elevenlabs-to-clone-jill-bidens-voice/
AI-generated scam cons Sugar Land man out of $17,000
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/ai-generated-scam-18469518.php
High schooler calls for AI regulations after manipulated pornographic images of her and others shared online
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/04/us/new-jersey-high-school-deepfake-porn/index.html
WHY ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME?: Senior Survival Guide on Fraud, Privacy, and Security
https://a.co/d/9ghNkn7
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss Americans losing $2.7 Billion Since 2021 to Social Media Scams.
Next they discuss and explain Too Rich to Ransomware? MGM Brushes Off $100M in Losses and how to protect yourself. This is a DO NOT MISS episode!
Episode's keynotes / comments / links
FTC: Americans lost $2.7 Billion Since 2021 to Social Media Scams
https://securityboulevard.com/2023/10/ftc-american-lost-2-7-billion-since-2021-to-social-media-scams/
Too Rich to Ransomware? MGM Brushes Off $100M in Losses
https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/too-rich-to-ransomware-mgm-brushes-off-100m-in-losses-
WHY ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME?: Senior Survival Guide on Fraud, Privacy, and Security
https://a.co/d/9ghNkn7
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss how Officials unveil the ‘unprecedented’ cybercrime takedown of the Qakbot Network, a botnet robot network of scammy computers.
Next, they discuss and explain how a Kroll Employee was SIM-Swapped for Crypto Investor fraud and how to protect yourself. And finally, they talk about Fighting Back Against Synthetic Identity Fraud.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links
Officials unveil ‘unprecedented’ cybercrime takedown
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/29/fbi-doj-cybercrime-takedown-00113371
Kroll Employee SIM-Swapped for Crypto Investor Data
https://securityboulevard.com/2023/08/kroll-employee-sim-swapped-for-crypto-investor-data/
Fighting Back Against Synthetic Identity Fraud
https://securityboulevard.com/2023/09/fighting-back-against-synthetic-identity-fraud/
WHY ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME?: Senior Survival Guide on Fraud, Privacy, and Security
https://a.co/d/9ghNkn7
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
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In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano delve into the pressing issue of identity theft, a crime raking in billions.
They spotlight a concerning video about credit card skimmers found at Walmart checkout lines in the Northeast. Plus, they discuss the alarming possibility of a Russian commander's demise being linked to his jogging patterns on the Strava app. Tune in for these vital insights!
Episode's keynotes / comments / links
Worried About Identity Theft? There’s a Reason for That.
https://www.enzoic.com/blog/worried-about-identity-theft/
Attention shoppers: Credit card skimmers found at Walmart checkout lines in Northeast
https://www.wcvb.com/article/credit-card-skimmers-at-walmarts-in-northeast/44551905
Russian commander killed while jogging may have been tracked on Strava app
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/europe/russian-submarine-commander-killed-krasnador-intl/index.html
WHY ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME?: Senior Survival Guide on Fraud, Privacy, and Security
https://a.co/d/9ghNkn7
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss the MOVEit hack and how 15.5 million records are now in the hands of criminals.
They reveal the CLOP Ransomware gang lists first victims of MOVEit mass-hacks, including US banks and universities and How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams. Peter introduces his new book WHY ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME?: Senior Survival Guide on Fraud, Privacy, and Security.
Episode's keynotes/comments / links
Millions affected by MOVEit mass-hacks as list of casualties continues to grow
https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/29/millions-affected-moveit-mass-hacks/
Ransomware gang lists first victims of MOVEit mass-hacks, including US banks and universities
https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/15/moveit-clop-mass-hacks-banks-universities/
MoveIt Hack: What Businesses Should Know and Individuals Should Do
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/moveit-hack-what-businesses-should-know-individuals-do-siciliano/?
How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-spot-avoid-and-report-tech-support-scams#:~:text=Phone%20calls,to%20run%20a%20diagnostic%20test.
WHY ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME?: Senior Survival Guide on Fraud, Privacy, and Security
https://a.co/d/9ghNkn7
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano dive into the critical topic of water supply security. They shed light on the alarming incident of hackers leaking over 721 million passwords in 2022. Additionally, they address the disturbing issue of sexual predators hijacking children's webcams and the tragic case of a teenager's death from the Benadryl Challenge, which TikTok claims to have never witnessed such content trend before.
Episode's keynotes/comments/links:
EPA stresses the need for improved water cybersecurity
https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99041-epa-stresses-the-need-for-improved-water-cybersecurity
Report: Hackers leaked over 721 million passwords in 2022
https://venturebeat.com/security/hackers-leaked-over-721-million-passwords-2022/
Tech Update:
How Sexual Predators Can Hijack Your Child’s Webcam
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-sexual-predators-can-hijack-your-childs-webcam
BizDev:
TikTok Says It’s ‘Never Seen This Type of Content Trend’ After Teen Dies From Benadryl Challenge
https://gizmodo.com/ohio-jacob-stevens-tiktok-benadryl-challenge-1850356423
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peter's two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peter's Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss an International sting that brings down a major dark web marketplace, Top Salary for Cybercriminals Can Exceed $1M and Twitter 2FA changes.
They also talk about how to avoid maybe getting locked out of your account and Can YOU spot a deepfake from a real person? World's first 'certified' deep fake warns viewers not to trust everything they see online.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links:
International sting brings down major dark web marketplace
https://www.dw.com/en/international-sting-brings-down-major-dark-web-marketplace/a-6523859
Top Salary for Cybercriminals Can Exceed $1M
https://www.technewsworld.com/story/top-salary-for-cybercriminals-can-exceed-1m-178131.html?rss=1
Twitter 2FA changes: How to avoid maybe getting locked out of your account
https://www.fastcompany.com/90867484/twitter-two-factor-2fa-lose-access-changes-disable-security-deadline
Can YOU spot a deepfake from a real person? World's first 'certified' deepfake warns viewers not to trust everything they see online
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11940965/Worlds-certified-deepfake-warns-viewers-not-trust-online.html
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss A Top LastPass Engineer's Home PC Got Pwned by a Hacker's Keylogger.
They also talk about U.S. House panel to vote next month on possible TikTok ban, Nearly all U.S. mass shooter attackers were male and faced major life stressor report finds, 'Take It Down:' a tool for teens to remove explicit images and How $6 Can Buy Hacked Social Media & Streaming Accounts From the Dark Web.
Show links:
A Top LastPass Engineer's Home PC Got Pwned by a Hacker's Keylogger
https://gizmodo.com/lastpass-data-breach-cybercriminal-cybersecurity-hacker-1850169784
U.S. House panel to vote next month on possible TikTok ban
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-panel-vote-next-month-tiktok-ban-2023-01-27/
Nearly all U.S. mass attackers were male and faced major life stressor, report finds
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/26/1151374507/a-look-at-key-takeaways-in-a-secret-service-report-on-mass-attacks-from-2016-202
'Take It Down:' a tool for teens to remove explicit images
https://apnews.com/article/technology-social-media-cameras-business-0f31fbd7ab814f8cdb52ca2df6a46123
How $6 Can Buy Hacked Social Media & Streaming Accounts From the Dark Web
https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/how-6-can-buy-hacked-social-media-streaming-accounts-from-the-dark-web-whizcase-study-reveals
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode is Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss 7 Ways To Improve Your Personal Security Right Now and an example of a Long Con used to Impersonate Financial Advisers to Target Victims.
Lots of good stuff here to keep you, your family, and your business, safe.
Show notes:
7 Ways To Improve Your Personal Security Right Now
https://securityboulevard.com/2023/01/7-ways-to-improve-your-personal-security-right-now/
Long Con Impersonates Financial Advisers to Target Victims
https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/long-con-impersonates-financial-advisers-target-victims
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss 2023 New Years Cyber Security Resolutions and a New violent crime trend: Jugging!
Episode's keynotes/comments/links
New Years Cyber Security Resolutions
https://fraud.org/new-years-resolutions/
New crime trend: jugging
https://www.axios.com/2022/12/16/jugging-crime-trend-police-mugging-iphones
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book:
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss Thousands of convicted pedophiles in California who are being released from prison in less than a year for horrific acts!
They also discuss how Deputy Posed As Teen Online To 'Groom' Girl Before Killing Her Family, FedEx Driver Snatched and Killed 7-Year-Old Texas Girl, Police Say, and the FBI Warns Of New Child ‘Sextortion’ Scams That Use Deepfakes.
Show Links/Resources:
Thousands of convicted pedophiles in California are being released from prison in less than a year for horrific acts
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11453859/Thousands-convicted-pedophiles-California-getting-year-prison-time.html
Deputy Posed As Teen Online To 'Groom' Girl Before Killing Her Family
https://www.newsy.com/stories/virginia-deputy-groomed-girl-before-killing-her-family
FedEx Driver Snatched and Killed 7-Year-Old Texas Girl, Police Say
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/us/texas-athena-strand-kidnapping-christmas-present/index.html
FBI Warns Of New Child ‘Sextortion’ Scams That Use Deepfakes
https://designtaxi.com/news/421401/FBI-Warns-Of-New-Child-Sextortion-Scams-That-Use-Deepfakes/
Merry Xmas from Takito!
https://youtube.com/shorts/oD7e-zNamRs?feature=share
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peter's two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peter's Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode, Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss password management and how Russian cyber gangs stole over 50 million passwords this year. They discuss the horrible shooting that occurred at Club Q, and how a retired four-tour, Afghanistan army veteran subdued the shooter.
And they warn parents of thousands of convicted pedophiles in California are being released from prison in less than a year for horrific acts and how to engage in the "uncomfortable conversations" with your family.
Russian cybergangs stole over 50 million passwords this year
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cybergangs-stole-over-50-million-passwords-this-year/
Check if Your Email has Been Breached
https://protectnowllc.com/hacked-checker/
Army vet who helped stop Club Q shooter describes what happened
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/11/22/fierro-man-who-helped-disarm-colorado-club-q-shooting-suspect-intv-ac360-vpx.cnn
Thousands of convicted pedophiles in California are being released from prison in less than a year for horrific acts
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11453859/Thousands-convicted-pedophiles-California-getting-year-prison-time.html
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
In this episode Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss a rash of local mail thefts coinciding with a reported 17-fold nationwide increase in checks stolen from the U.S. mail being posted for sale online. The most sophisticated cybercrime groups are beginning to specifically target managed service providers in order to gain access to their clients and users.
They also discuss dads shooting at each other in traffic, injuring each other’s daughters AND a tourist kidnapped in Mexico who's foot was hacked with machete before being left for dead, and finally an Imposter Claiming to Be an Astronaut Wooed a Japanese Woman Into Paying for a 'Return Ticket to Earth!
Episode's keynotes / comments / links
Mail thefts surge nationwide
https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/national/mail-thefts-surge-nationwide/article_3d06e6a4-3d25-525c-849c-be955001854d.html
Dads shoot at each other in traffic, injure each other’s daughters: sheriff
https://www.fox13news.com/news/dads-shoot-at-each-other-in-traffic-injuring-each-others-daughters
MSP’s the new attack target
https://securityboulevard.com/2022/10/msps-the-new-attack-target/
Tourist kidnapped in Mexico had foot hacked with machete before being left for dead
https://www.foxla.com/news/tourist-kidnapped-mexico-left-for-dead
An Imposter Claiming to Be an Astronaut Wooed a Japanese Woman Into Paying for a 'Return Ticket to Earth'
https://gizmodo.com/astronaut-iss-instagram-1849638814
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
This episode is about Zelle scams, Social media and smash and grabs! Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss the rise of Zelle scams and how social media is making teens sick. They discuss a rise in property crimes resulting from physical assaults and smash-and-grab robberys and high-end neighborhoods across the country.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links:
Important information about a trending ZELLE payment scam
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/zelle-scams-protect-yourself-and-stop-thieves-in-their-tracks/#
AND
https://www.zellepay.com/financial-education/pay-it-safe/understanding-fraud-scams
How social media is literally making teens mentally ill
https://nypost.com/2022/09/17/how-social-media-is-literally-making-teens-mentally-ill-doctor/
Armed moped thieves terrorize Manhattan: Grab-and-Go crooks rip $12K Rolex from man's wrist
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11157189/NYC-hit-spate-thefts-heeled-residents-armed-moped-thieves.html
AND
Boston Police warn of cell phone thieves who swipe data, and banking information
https://www.yahoo.com/video/boston-police-warn-cell-phone-021421522.html
BPD
https://bpdnews.com/news/2022/9/13/bpd-detectives-investigating-larceny-of-cell-phones-leading-to-unauthorized-bank-account-activity-in-downtown-boston
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss the rise of imposter employees using deepfakes and the FBI's recent warning. They discuss How to Protect Your Small Business From Personalized Cyberattacks and show you how to protect yourself. And they show a video where the Boston Police rescued a Father and son clinging to a cooler to survive after their boat sinks near Boston Harbor.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links:
You just hired a deepfake. Get ready for the rise of imposter employees.
🔗 https://www.protocol.com/workplace/deepfake-imposter-employees
How to Protect Your Small Business From Personalized Cyberattacks:
🔗 https://securityboulevard.com/2022/08/how-to-protect-your-small-business-from-personalized-cyberattacks/
How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch:
🔗 https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204144
Father and son cling to cooler to survive after boat sinks near Boston Harbor:
🔗 https://news.sky.com/vi
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification:
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event:
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency:
🔗 https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book:
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
🔗 https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss how to remove or delete old accounts and why you should. They discuss how researchers discovered 24B usernames and passwords on the Darkweb and show you how to determine if your credentials have been exposed. And they alert you to LinkedIn financial fraud and how millions have been stolen in crypto-related scams.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links:
How to Delete Old Accounts Containing Personal Information:
🔗 https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/tips-tricks/how-to-delete-old-accounts-containing-personal-information/
24B usernames and passwords available for sale in cybercriminal marketplaces:
🔗 https://venturebeat.com/security/report-24b-usernames-and-passwords-available-for-sale-in-cybercriminal-marketplaces/
Check if your email has been breached:
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/hacked-checker/
FBI says fraud on LinkedIn a ‘significant threat’ to platform and consumers:
🔗 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/17/fbi-says-fraud-on-linkedin-a-significant-threat-to-platform-and-consumers.html
Resources:
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification:
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event:
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency:
🔗 https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book:
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
🔗 https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss the Amazon Phishing sites, protecting yourself from credit card fraud, and how to protect your privacy when using Messaging apps. Also, Robert and Peter do a deep dive into the real-life scenario where a security expert lost all access to his accounts due to a house fire!
Episode's keynotes / comments / links:
Hackers Get Ready for Amazon Prime Days Shoppers with Thousands of Live Phishing Sites
🔗https://www.slashnext.com/blog/hackers-get-ready-for-amazon-prime-days-shoppers-with-thousands-of-live-phishing-sites/
How To Stop Other People from Seeing When You’re Online
🔗https://gizmodo.com/how-to-hide-online-status-whatsapp-imessage-google-chat-1849133402
Apple Scam: Verify your email address!
Apple's New Lockdown Mode for iPhone Fights Hacking
🔗 https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-new-lockdown-mode-for-iphone-fights-hacking/
I've locked myself out of my digital life
🔗 https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2022/06/ive-locked-myself-out-of-my-digital-life/
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
🔗 https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
🔗 https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss the ongoing vulnerability of U.S. Water Utilities, a Prime Cyberattack Target, and how Monkey Pox could be a real threat. They also talk about what to do when a cop asks to search your vehicle and 7 NFT Scams That Could Be Targeting You!
Breaking News:
U.S. Water Utilities Prime Cyberattack Target, Experts
🔗 https://threatpost.com/water-cyberattack-target/179935/
Storing Water for Survival
🔗 https://safr.me/blog/2018/02/13/storing-water-survival/
CDC raises monkeypox alert to level 2, recommends masks during travel
🔗 https://www.foxnews.com/health/cdc-monkeypox-alert-level-2-recommends-masks-travel
U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak 2022: Situation Summary
🔗 https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/index.html
What to Do When a Cop Asks to Search Your Vehicle
🔗 https://lifehacker.com/what-to-do-when-a-cop-asks-to-search-your-vehicle-1848930764
7 NFT Scams That Could Be Targeting Your Brand
🔗 https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/7-nft-scams-that-could-be-targeting-your-brand
NFTs, explained
🔗 https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
🔗 https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
🔗 https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
🔗 https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
Peter and Robert discuss Ransomware knocking a small town back to paper records.
They also talk about how to protect yourself from credit card fraud, romance scams, in addition to a predator slashing womens tires and faking help to abduct them.
Ransomware attack sends US county back to 1977
https://www.theregister.com/2022/05/29/security_roundup/
Credit Card Fraud Is the Problem That Won't Go Away. It Just Changes
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/credit-cards/credit-card-theft-is-the-problem-that-wont-go-away-it-just-changes/#ftag=CAD590a51e
Feds: Fake Army general scammed multiple women out of $1M
https://apnews.com/article/politics-texas-rhode-island-arrests-money-laundering-7dda7ee1c196facc6a9ed90830371d56
Scam Watch:
Police: Man targets young woman by tampering with their cars
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/women-in-milford-bellingham-targeted-by-suspect-tampering-with-their-cars/
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
This episode was recorded 5 days before the tragic mass shooting event in Texas! Peter and Robert discuss the murderous rampage resulting in the death of 10 innocents in Buffalo. Learn how to spot someone who is "coming undone" and know what your options are for personal protection.
The recent tragic event in Texas proves that the discussion around gun violence and mass shootings is arguably THE MOST critical discussion so that we can find the root of the problem and prevent unnecessary deaths.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links
🔗 Copycat' mass shootings becoming deadlier, experts warn after New York attack
https://news.yahoo.com/copycat-mass-shootings-becoming-deadlier-222209527.html
🔗 Payton Gendron wore hazmat suit to school, was hospitalized after threatening classmates
https://nypost.com/2022/05/15/payton-gendron-was-hospitalized-after-threatening-classmates/
🔗 A new generation of white supremacist killer: shedding blood with internet winks, memes and livestreams
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-new-generation-of-white-supremacist-killer-shedding-blood-with-internet-winks-memes-and-livestreams/ar-AAXjHQi
🔗 GUN CRIME WAVE Warning over ‘summer of violence’ with kids pressured to carry guns in US warzones after shooting deaths hit record high
https://www.the-sun.com/news/5308542/gun-violence-cdc-report/
Buffalo massacre puts spotlight on hate-filled website
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/16/tech/4chan-buffalo-shooting/
Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peters Book
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss fake news also known as disinformation or misinformation and how it is being used to con everyday people out of their money and even their vote.
With Covid calming down, and everyone getting back to traveling for business and pleasure, Robert and Peter tell their own stories about travel mishaps and scams, and cover a multitude of proactive safety and security tips to ensure safe Summer travels.
Tourism and vacations are supposed to be filled with great moments, not terrible ones. Listen to the security guy and CIA spy as they bring awareness to the many ways in which tourists can become victims when visiting foreign countries or even different states. They then explain how to prevent your trip from being ruined by swindlers, thieves and other would-be threats.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links
Travel Security Tips:
https://expertvagabond.com/travel-safety-tips/
Protect Now CSI Protection: Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification:
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
Hire Robert to speak live at your event:
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Peter's two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
Peter's Book:
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
Hire Robert to speak live at your event:
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Former CIA spy, Peter Warmka, reveals the dangers of his profession and how he cracked the code to hacking humans!
In this episode Peter Warmka is interviewed by the Protect Now head of training and former investogator, Robert Siciliano. Peter reveals proven, declassified secrets behind the art of human hacking.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links:
🔗 Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
🔗 Peters Book:
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
🔗 The Counterintelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
🔗 Protect Now CSI Protection:
Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
🔗 Hire Robert to speak live at your event:
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss Russia weighs the risks of launching cyberattacks against the West and how Russia may be primed to hack America’s infrastructure. They dive into how data-wiping software is found on ‘hundreds’ of Ukrainian computers and how to protect yourself against a cyberattack as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links:
🔗 Russia weighs risks of launching cyberattacks against the West:
https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/596782-russia-weighs-risks-of-launching-cyberattacks-against-the-west?rl=1
🔗 Russia may be primed to hack America’s infrastructure:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/russia-may-be-primied-to-hack-americas-infrastructure-182256545.html
🔗 Data-wiping software found on ‘hundreds’ of Ukraine computers:
https://nypost.com/2022/02/24/data-wiping-software-found-on-hundreds-of-ukraine-computers/
🔗 Here’s how to protect yourself against a cyberattack as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates:
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/25/how-to-protect-against-cyberattack-as-russia-and-ukraine-crisis-worsens.html
🔗 Peters two TEDx talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylMFbbc_ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVktsEfvrg
🔗 Peters Book:
Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP
🔗 Protect Now CSI Protection:
Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection e-learning certification
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
🔗 Hire Robert to speak live at your event:
https://protectnowllc.com/contact-us/
Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss the world's most powerful cyberweapon, which is spyware used by governments around the world.
They dig into a shooting where nine police officers killed an unarmed citizen. They discuss social media scams such as romance scams and investment scams are making bad guys big bucks. And they bring attention to social media hoaxes revolving around claiming thieves handing out drugged masks to rob houses and why it's bad news to share false information like this.
Episode's keynotes / comments / links:
The Battle for the World’s Most Powerful Cyberweapon:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/magazine/nso-group-israel-spyware.html
They Rushed to Judgment’: Family, Experts Left Stunned by Highway Cop Shooting:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/landon-easteps-family-experts-left-stunned-by-nashville-police-interstate-shooting
FTC Says Social Media Was a ‘Gold Mine’ for Scammers in 2021:
https://gizmodo.com/ftc-says-social-media-scams-amounted-to-770-million-in-1848444863
Fact check: Old hoax resurfaces claiming thieves handing out drugged masks to rob houses: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/01/27/fact-check-false-claim-thieves-use-drugged-masks-rob-homeowners/6636329001/
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
protectnow #protectnowllc #cyberweapon #cybersecurity #securitypodcast #cybersecuritypodcast #securityguy #ciaspy #podcast #cybersecuritypodcast
Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss 40 billion wreckage being compromised in 2021, it’s getting worse and it’s not getting any better. The FBI sent out a bulletin Malicious USB drives are being posted to businesses. Russia Arrests REvil Ransomware Gang Responsible for High-Profile Cyber Attacks and Police warn of parking meter phishing.
Episode’s links:
🔗 More than 40 billion records exposed in 2021:
https://securityboulevard.com/2022/01/more-than-40-billion-records-exposed-in-2021/
🔗 Malicious USB drives are being posted to businesses:
https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/malicious-usb-drives-are-being-posted-to-businesses/
🔗 Russia Arrests REvil Ransomware Gang Responsible for High-Profile Cyber Attacks:
https://thehackernews.com/2022/01/russia-arrests-revil-ransomware-gang.html?amp=1
🔗 Police in Massachusetts warn of parking meter phishing scam making rounds
https://www.wcvb.com/amp/article/parking-meter-phishing-scam-warning-january-12-2022/38752441
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
protectnow #protectnowllc #podcast #cybersecurity #cybersecuritypodcast #robertsiciliano #peterwarmka #exposedrecords #randsomware #russia
Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka dive into all of the recent smash and grab crimes that have been happening in malls and in affluent high-end stores across the country. These particular crimes have also included home invasions resulting in murder and they discussed the proliferation of gun sales as a result. The Apple AirTag has become a smash hit, but there is a tremendous amount of fear, uncertainty and doubt regarding its privacy, security and its implications for stalking. Credit card fraud is always on top of people's minds, and Peter and Robert provide a positive perspective.
Episode’s links:
🔗 L.A.’s Arms Race of the Affluent:
https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/l-a-s-arms-race-of-the-affluent/
🔗 Apple AirTag: Absolutely Awful, Say Stalking Victims
https://securityboulevard.com/2022/01/apple-airtag-absolutely-awful-say-stalking-victims/
🔗 How do I Know if a Website is Safe to Use my Credit Card?
https://blog.sucuri.net/2021/12/how-do-i-know-if-a-website-is-safe-to-use-my-credit-card.html
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
protectnow #protectnowllc #podcast #cybersecurity #cybersecuritypodcast #robertsiciliano #peterwarmka #appleairtag #grabcrime
In this episode, Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmla discuss the Oxford school shooting and how irresponsible parents can be when they themselves are mentally unfit and then provide their mentally unfit children firearms. They expose a scam site that makes it possible to set up fake phone accounts, they discuss what synthetic identity theft is and the associated risks and they talk about a new risk to your car being stolen using Apple AirTags.
Episode’s links:
🔗 School Tries to Explain How It Missed Shooter Warning Signs:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/oxford-school-tries-to-explain-how-it-missed-ethan-crumbleys-warning-signs
🔗 The Virtual Phone Farms Scammers Use to Set Up Fake Accounts:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/dyppxm/buy-virtual-phone-number-5sim-fake-accounts
🔗 How Criminals Are Using Synthetic Identities for Fraud:
https://www.darkreading.com/edge-articles/how-criminals-are-using-synthetic-identities-for-fraud
🔗Apple AirTags being used by car thieves: What you need to know to protect yourself:
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/apple-airtags-being-used-by-car-thieves-what-you-need-to-know-to-protect-yourself
Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss online shopping scams and how bad guys create scammy websites designed to look like major retailers, and how to prevent your money and credit cards from being Grinched. They delve into a new book revealing what makes us click on cyber scams and how the brain is tricked. And finally, they talk about the inconsistency in website password rules and how the password management system needs a significant upgrade.
🔗 Malicious shopping websites surge in number in advance of Black Friday:
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/malicious-shopping-websites-surge-in-number-in-advance-of-black-friday/
🔗What Makes Us Click? Cyberscams and The Brain with Martina Dove, PhD:
https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/podcast/what-makes-us-click-cyberscams-and-the-brain-with-martina-dove/
🔗Why I Hate Password Rules:
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2021/11/why-i-hate-password-rules.html
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
What can the recent Astroworld Festival tragedy teach us about safety?
Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss the awful AstroWorld tragedy where eight people were unnecessarily killed and how "duty of care" needs to be exercised not just by companies but by individuals. They cover numerous data breaches including the recent Robin Hood data breach and what data breach notification laws mean for you or your small business.
They also discussed the awesome and awful story of the missing teen rescued after making a hand gesture she learned from TikTok to signal for help. Finally, they point out the reasons why younger generations care little about cybersecurity and what to do about it.
🔗 At least 8 dead and many injured after crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/06/us/houston-astroworld-festival/
🔗 Astroworld deaths serve as solemn duty of care reminder:
https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96482-astroworld-deaths-another-solemn-duty-of-care-reminder
🔗 Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) recently reported a data breach from 2020 that exposed the sensitive information for nearly 4.35 million customers:
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/neiman-marcus-group-twitch-missouri-psrspeers-make-data-breach-news-october/
🔗 Robinhood data breach exposed 7 million customers:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/robinhood-data-breach-exposed-7-million-customers/#ftag=CAD590a51e
🔗 Security Breach Notification Laws:
https://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/security-breach-notification-laws.aspx
🔗 Missing teen rescued after making a hand gesture she learned from TikTok to signal for help:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/07/us/missing-teen-hand-gesture-asheville-trnd/index.html
🔗 Younger generations care little about cybersecurity:
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/11/08/younger-generations-cybersecurity/
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka do a deep dive into how attackers hack humans and they discuss a $35 million virtual robbery assisted by artificial intelligence.
They dig into a recent bulletin by the FBI regarding wastewater facilities being hacked and how the US government claims there have been almost $600 million in ransomware earnings in 2021 by criminals. Finish the broadcast discussing a sexual assault that occurred on a train and Philadelphia and they plead for citizens to watch out for one another.
Episode’s links:
🔗 How Attackers Hack Humans:
https://www.darkreading.com/edge-articles/how-attackers-hack-humans
🔗 Bank Robbers in the Middle East Reportedly 'Cloned' Someone's Voice to Assist with $35
Million Heist:
https://gizmodo.com/bank-robbers-in-the-middle-east-reportedly-cloned-someo-1847863805
🔗 US Water and Wastewater Facilities Targeted in Cyberattacks, Feds Warn
https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/cisa-fbi-nsa-us-water-and-wastewater-facilities-targeted-in-cyberattacks
🔗 US gov claims ransomware 'earned' $590m in the first half of 2021 alone – mostly in Bitcoin
https://www.theregister.com/2021/10/18/fincen_ransomware_report
🔗 Riders held up cellphones as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/train-riders-held-cellphones-woman-was-raped-septa-police-say-n1281836
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
In this episode, Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss "secondhand devices," those digital devices such as iPhones, iPads, Androids or Windows and Macs and even printers that need either recycling or might be sold on the secondhand market and what to do to not just protect the environment but also to protect your privacy, identity and digital security.
They also talk about phishing and, even scarier, spearfishing and how employees are highly susceptible, and what security managers need to do to protect their organizations. And Apple recently released security patches for vulnerable iPhones and iPads, and Robert and Peter discussed the next steps to protect your devices.
🔗 How to get rid of your unwanted electronic devices safely and responsibly:
How to get rid of unwanted electronic devices - The Washington Post
🔗 The power of spear phishing:
Human error, psychology and specificity: The power of spear phishing
🔗 Apple Releases Urgent iPhone and iPad Updates to Patch New Zero-Day Vulnerability:
https://thehackernews.com/2021/10/apple-releases-urgent-iphone-and-ipad.html
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss social media and its impact on mental health and how these platforms affect our youth, their personal development, and even how adults treat each other.
They cover social media security, online reputation management, and privacy as it relates to keeping your information safe and secure from predators and thieves.
Episode's links/keynotes:
🔗 Social Media and Your Mental Health:
https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health
🔗 Social Media Is a Public Health Crisis:
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-07-20/social-media-is-a-public-health-crisis
🔗 Facebook officials knew Instagram can have negative mental health impacts for teens:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/09/14/facebook-knew-instagram-could-bad-teens-mental-health/8340578002/
🔗 Five ways to create a healthy relationship with social media:
https://tt.loopnews.com/content/five-ways-create-healthy-relationship-social-media
🔗 How your personal data is being scraped from social media:
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57841239
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
Robert and Peter discuss a business email compromise scam in which a New Hampshire municipality lost over $2 million in a scam that can happen to any city or town or any small business.
They cover a recent study showing how phishing losses have tripled and an insider fraud case where an employee stole over $3 million. And it is back to school! But that also, unfortunately, means back to school shootings, and Robert and Peter have some tough love advice for parents who have children that might have a propensity to engage in violent acts.
Robert and Peter discuss the massive T-Mobile breach where 100 million users' personal and sensitive information was compromised.
They also talk about other messy security issues... MasterCard will be removing the magnetic stripe from their credit cards and the implications of credit card fraud, and how to protect yourself. Apple will be scanning iCloud users' accounts and reporting child pornography images to the US government. And finally, the US airline industry has seen a tremendous rise in physical assaults on flight attendants, and Robert and Peter discuss airline security and how passengers can protect themselves.
Episode's links/keynotes:
🔗 Data Breach:
https://gizmodo.com/hacker-claims-to-have-data-on-more-than-100-million-t-m-1847491056
🔗 Credit card fraud:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mastercard-will-start-removing-magnetic-strips-from-its-cards-in-2024/#ftag=CAD590a51e
🔗 Privacy/sexploitation:
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/05/apple-will-report-child-sexual-abuse-images-on-icloud-to-law.html
🔗 Airline security:
👇
https://www.axios.com/flight-attendant-harassment-bc32953f-79f0-4103-aea7-1a94e2524521.html
👇
https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/95900-safety-security-and-self-defense-for-flight-attendants-becomes-a-necessary-tool-for-risk-mitigation
👇
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/don-t-duct-tape-unruly-passengers-united-airlines-says-memo-n1277065
Protect Now:
https://protectnowllc.com/
Counter Intelligence Institute:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/
In todays episode Robert and Peter talk about the vulnerabilities of social media platforms collecting personal information which can be exploited by human hackers.
Learn examples of how much invaluable data I can collect from Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter, which allows scammers to develop a personality assessment profile indicating their motivations and vulnerabilities.
Episode's links/keynotes:
Social Media Security class is included in Protect Now's CSI Protection Certification Course:
https://protectnowllc.com/csi-protection-certification/
LinkedIn Networking: Unmasking the Deception: read more on Peter's Blog:
https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/post/linkedin-networking-unmasking-the-deception
https://www.computerweekly.com/tip/Top-seven-social-media-threats
https://www.rswebsols.com/tutorials/internet/privacy-security-risks-social-media
https://www.ncis.navy.mil/Portals/25/Documents/Media/DoD_Identity_Awareness_Protection_Management_Guide_March2019.pdf?ver=2019-10-24-091402-147
https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/29/linkedin-breach/
Podcast page:
https://protectnowllc.com/the-security-guy-cia-spy-podcast/
In today’s episode, Robert and Peter discuss how mobile phones are beginning to replace wallets and how they may positively and negatively impact privacy, security, and convenience.
They also discuss the ongoing fallout from the recent ransomware attack and how much worse these attacks will become and how the Biden administration responds.
Episode's links:
https://securityboulevard.com/2021/06/ransomware-cost-to-grow-exponentially-to-reach-265-billion-by-2031/
https://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-urges-companies-take-cyberattack-ransomware-threat-seriously-2021-6
https://gizmodo.com/its-about-to-really-really-suck-to-lose-your-iphone-1847055615
In today’s episode, Rober and Peter discuss if hacked businesses should pay ransom, what are the consequences of doing so and what else we can learn from the recent Colonial Pipeline hack.
They also provide deep analysis regarding the security awareness mindset... Find out if you are a sheep, a sheepdog, or maybe a wolf, and how does it translate into your ability to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your business.
Why your organization needs Cyber Insurance and where to get it: https://protectnowllc.com/cyber-policy/
Why Most Security Breaches Go Unreported: https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/post/why-most-security-breaches-go-unreported/
Visit our website: https://protectnowllc.com/the-security-guy-cia-spy-podcast/
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/energy-chief-cites-risk-cyberattacks-crippling-power-grid-78117554
https://dnyuz.com/2021/06/08/the-criminals-thought-the-devices-were-secure-but-the-seller-was-the-f-b-i/
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/bald-eagle-kills-54-lambs-on-idaho-farm-owner-says
Welcome to The Security Guy & CIA Spy, the podcast where Security Expert Robert Siciliano and former CIA Intelligence Officer Peter Warnka talk openly about outsmarting hackers, scammers, and other cybercriminals! With every episode, we will expose personal security vulnerabilities, cybercrime, analyze the victim’s circumstances, and teach you how to become the toughest target possible for various online threats! Because when The Security Guy meets CIA Spy, hackers and attackers have nowhere to hide! Let’s dive in, and help you skyrocket your security awareness!
Episode's keynotes / comments
Math correction: according to IBM's report the cost of ransomware to the US economy in 2019 was 7.9 billion dollars.
Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers Nearly $5 Million in Ransom: https://yhoo.it/3xsK9OP
Cybersecurity leaders lacking basic cyber hygiene: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/05/26/cybersecurity-leaders-cyber-hygiene/
Visit our website: https://protectnowllc.com/the-security-guy-cia-spy-podcast/
CounterIntelligence Institute: https://www.counterintelligence-institute.com/