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Hacking Humans

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Jul 30, 2024 • 6min

Encore: cloud computing (noun) [Word Notes]

Explore the fascinating evolution of cloud computing, tracing its development from the late 1950s to the early 2000s. Discover how on-demand services transformed tech with its hybrid management model. Delve into the importance of time sharing in enhancing user interaction with intelligent systems. The discussion also highlights current security challenges and introduces innovative solutions like CloudFlare's Connectivity Cloud. It's a journey through the past and present of computing that reveals how far we've come!
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Jul 25, 2024 • 49min

Healthcare hassles and hefty heists.

Host Maria Varmazis discusses healthcare fraud and elder scams, including a $900 million scheme targeting hospice patients. They also cover phone-based fraud attempts on UK seniors and a beneficiary scam involving the FBI and the National Bank of Belgium.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 7min

Encore: APT (noun) [Word Notes]

The podcast explores the term APT, detailing its origins in US military observations of cyber-attacks attributed to China in the early 2000s and its current use in describing long-term cyber espionage groups infiltrating networks.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 38min

Welcome to a new age in digital deception.

Maria Varmazis from T-Minus daily space show joins to discuss supplement scams with AI, Airplane WiFi risks, and romance scheme fraud. Scammers use deepfakes, and evil twin attacks target travelers. 2 women charged in romance scam defrauding $7M from elderly.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 6min

Encore: backdoor (noun) [Word Notes]

Delving into the history and impact of 'backdoors' in cybersecurity, this episode explores their origins from World War I to current supply chain attacks. References to 'War Games' and high-profile breaches like NotPetya and SolarWinds highlight the significance of this hidden access method.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 31min

The costly consequences of communication scams.

A discussion on the costly Business Email Compromise scams, emphasizing the need for verification. Stories shared include a police impersonation scam and the privacy concerns on Venmo transactions. An amusing email scam involving EuroMillions winners is dissected, along with communication mishaps and unique trivia banter.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 6min

Encore: watering hole attack (noun) [Word Notes]

Exploration of watering hole attacks, including a real-life case on the International Civil Aviation Organization. Browser exploitation contest showcases evolving IT security landscape and need for robust protection in the digital age.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 54min

Encore: AI versus AI.

Blair Cohen from AuthenticID explains how generative AI intersects with authentication. The hosts discuss scams, NFT dev impostors, and taking a scammer quiz. They share tech scam experiences and caution against clicking on suspicious links. The conversation also covers advancements in AI technology, biometric security, and the use of Mastodon for social media.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 29min

Operation Endgame: The ultimate troll patrol. [Only Malware in the Building]

Join Selena Larson with Dave Bittner and Rick Howard as they uncover 'Operation Endgame,' a strategy to disrupt Russian cybercriminals. Explore the tactics used to erode trust and expose internal communications, hindering their operations. Dive into the impact of law enforcement efforts on ransomware and the role of cryptocurrency in global cyber operations.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 5min

Encore: network telescope (noun) [Word Notes]

Network observation systems designed to monitor globally unreachable but unused Internet address space or the Deep Web in order to study a wide range of interesting Internet phenomena.

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