Ken Westbrook
Former CIA officer and activist who shared a personal account about his mother's victimization by scareware and tech-support scams and subsequent advocacy.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 44min
Episode 215: They Targeted His Mom, He Went Full CIA
Ken Westbrook, CEO of Stop Scams Alliance and former CIA analyst, shares his harrowing experience of how a scam drained his mother's life savings. He reveals the alarming sophistication of scamming tactics, including smishing and scareware, and their ties to transnational crime. Westbrook emphasizes the urgent need for financial literacy among youth and coordinated government action to combat these threats. He calls for awareness to protect vulnerable individuals and suggests strategies for safeguarding personal data.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 47min
Episode 231: WTH 2025: Laptop Farms, Campus Cults, and the End of Anonymity
Join experts Ben Winters, Amanda Garrett, Gary Warner, and Ken Westbrook as they delve into the darker side of technology and crime. Ben explores the alarming risks of algorithmic privacy and unregulated AI. Amanda uncovers North Korean laptop farms exploiting remote work for funding weapons. Gary reveals the violent world of Nigerian campus cults and their role in romance scams. Finally, Ken shares a personal story about his mother's devastating encounter with scareware and scams, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance against cyber threats.
