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-scam ..read more

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-ra ..read more

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 C ..read more

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 car ..read more

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-mov ..read more

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-ne ..read more

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-652 ..read more

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-cybersecurit ..read more

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: Pr ..read more

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/co ..read more