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Easy Prey

著者： Chris Parker
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 Chris Parker, the founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com, interviews guests and tells real-life stories about topics to open your eyes to the danger and traps lurking in the real world, ranging from online scams and frauds to everyday situations where people are trying to take advantage of you—for their gain and your loss. Our goal is to educate and equip you, so you learn how to spot the warning signs of trouble, take quick action, and lower the risk of becoming a victim. ノンフィクション犯罪 政治・政府
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  • America’s Scam Crisis

    America’s Scam Crisis
    2025/08/13
    Most of us think of scams as random or isolated or something that just happens to unlucky people. But what if the truth is far more organized, far more disturbing? Behind many of today’s scams is a global web of criminal enterprises, structured like corporations and fueled by technology, data, and billions of stolen dollars. In this episode, we sit down with Ken Westbrook. Ken spent over three decades in the CIA before retiring, only to return to the fight after his own mother was targeted and lost most of her life savings to a tech support scam. That moment changed everything. He founded Stop Scams Alliance, a nonprofit on a mission to stop scams before they ever reach our devices. His approach? Building bridges between tech companies, banks, telecom, government, and consumer advocates to cut these criminal operations off at the source. Ken brings a rare blend of intel experience and personal urgency to this issue. He breaks down what’s really going on behind the scenes, why the U.S. is falling behind in this fight, and how other countries are pushing back effectively. If you think this can’t happen to you or someone you love, think again. This conversation is a wake-up call. Show Notes: [00:58] Ken is the founder and CEO of Stop Scams Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to reducing scams in the United States.[01:21] They are focused on the left of the boom or before the scam happens.[01:43] Ken served for 33 years in the CIA. [02:28] We learn how Ken's mother was scammed on Valentine's Day of 2023. He started looking into these scams, and he was horrified. [03:19] As a nation, we need to do better to defend ourselves. Ken came out of retirement to do just that.[03:32] His board of directors has a lot of government officials who decided to join the fight. We are literally under attack by foreign organized crime, and we're not doing enough to protect ourselves.[04:03] 21 million Americans are scammed each year.[04:45] The number of scam and fraud victims are increasing.[05:15] It's become a business, and the scammers are getting better at what they do.[06:36] How Chinese criminal gangs shifted from casinos to scamming operations. People join voluntarily or are sometimes kidnapped.[07:24] It's also expanding around the world.[10:12] The British government actually has a scam czar. So does Australia. They have a strategy and a fraud policy.[12:08] You think you're talking to the IRS or your bank, but you're not.[13:45] Having a whitelist for financial advertising. Other countries are finding value in authenticating, maybe the United States should pay attention.[15:36] Scammers love to get people on the telephone. In many countries, telecom companies will block spoofing calls from other countries. [16:47] We need authenticated text messages in the US.[17:42] We have more companies and free enterprise, so it's more complicated in the US.[19:35] We need somebody in charge. It's an economic war with transnational organized crime.[22:34] Fake investment scams are the number one scam when it comes to losses.[27:46] Ken shares what happened in his mom's case. It was a tech support scam. His mom clicked on an obituary site and scareware popped up.[30:08] The whole point is to get you to call a fake 1-800 number that you think is Microsoft.[30:51] The Phantom hacker was able to look up where she banked by using her phone number. Then they put her in touch with the fake fraud department at the bank.[32:11] Then they sent her to Home Depot to buy gift cards and then cashier's checks.[33:55] Fortunately the banks intervened, but she still lost a lot of money.[36:38] We need to realize that we're being attacked by Chinese cyber criminals.[39:38] People under the age of 50 are falling victim to scams more than the elderly people.[41:31] The average loss last year of an older person was $83,000. Older people are being targeted because of their demographic.[43:31] Criminals micro-target just like advertisers.[44:04] We all need to be aware of the threats out there. If you get a call that you're not expecting, always assume it's not legitimate.[45:21] Be wary of links. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Links and Resources: Podcast Web PageFacebook Pagewhatismyipaddress.comEasy Prey on InstagramEasy Prey on TwitterEasy Prey on LinkedInEasy Prey on YouTubeEasy Prey on PinterestStop Scams AllianceKen Westbrook - LinkedIn FBI - Public Service Announcements
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    48 分
  • How Fraudsters Choose Targets

    How Fraudsters Choose Targets
    2025/08/06

    It’s easy to think of fraud prevention as a technical problem with a software solution. But according to Brian Davis, effective fraud defense is just as much about people, trust, and communication as it is about tools and data. With over a decade of experience, Brian has built fraud teams from scratch, shaped company-wide strategy, and helped growing startups shift from reactive to proactive risk management.

    Brian is the Head of Fraud at Dodgeball, where he’s helping bring their orchestration platform to market, and the founder of House of Fraud, an invite-only community where top fraud professionals collaborate and share intel. He’s seen firsthand how fraudsters adapt quickly, and how internal misalignment or a lack of education can leave companies vulnerable. His layered approach focuses on understanding how business systems are abused and using that knowledge to design smarter defenses.

    In this episode, Brian shares his journey into the fraud space, explains why internal politics often matter more than policy, and offers a real-world breakdown of how fraud teams can gain traction and build trust. Whether you're running a digital subscription business, a fintech platform, or an e-commerce store, this conversation will help you think more clearly about why you’re a target and what you can do to make your organization harder to hit.

    Show Notes:
    • [00:50] Brian is the head of fraud at Dodgeball Fraud Orchestration Platform.
    • [01:15] We learn how Brian noticed something was off about 10 years ago when he was working for an accounting client.
    • [02:01] He loved accounting, but as he got his master's degree, he started focusing on entrepreneurship and fraud.
    • [02:45] He worked in accounting for a year and then became the first fraud hire of an e-commerce company.
    • [03:30] Then he built out teams to help businesses combat fraud.
    • [04:07] He's now on the vendor side of fraud prevention, and he does consulting and runs The Fraud Space community.
    • [05:18] Brian likes the dynamic aspect of always having to solve a problem. Micro patterns pop up that can be connected to bigger patterns.
    • [06:47] Most people are willing to help the fraud department, because it gets them what they want.
    • [09:20] Issues that arise when doing a really good job in the fraud department and justifying the expense.
    • [11:05] When coming into a new company, the areas where Brian starts looking for fraud.
    • [12:04] The first step is to understand how the company makes decisions. He then begins with a surface map. How does a user interact with your site for an outcome?
    • [16:29] Where the larger threats are coming from.
    • [18:49] Understanding the fraudster's criminal journey and where they choose to attack.
    • [25:25] Founders who have previously been hurt by fraud asked more questions.
    • [28:20] Behaviors that might actually attract fraud.
    • [30:58] How referral programs can attract fraud.
    • [40:29] There are many similarities between the different types of fraud and the tools used across multiple industries.
    • [41:23] Has Brian ever been the victim of a scam?
    • [42:28] A fraud story purchasing sporting tickets through marketplace.
    • [49:12] The pitfalls of passwords and password hygiene.

    Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.

    Links and Resources:
    • Podcast Web Page
    • Facebook Page
    • whatismyipaddress.com
    • Easy Prey on Instagram
    • Easy Prey on Twitter
    • Easy Prey on LinkedIn
    • Easy Prey on YouTube
    • Easy Prey on Pinterest
    • Dodgeball
    • Brian Davis - LinkedIn
    • This Week in The House of Fraud Podcast
    • The House of Fraud
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    51 分
  • Hidden Dangers of AI in Cybersecurity

    Hidden Dangers of AI in Cybersecurity
    2025/07/30
    Everyone’s talking about AI these days, especially in cybersecurity. Sure, artificial intelligence can boost your defenses, but cybercriminals have noticed too. Now they're crafting phishing emails so believable it’s scary and finding clever paths around spam filters while zeroing in on vulnerabilities you didn’t even realize were there. Today, Aviad Hasnis joins the show. He's the CTO of Cynet Security and spent years running cybersecurity missions for the Israeli Defense Forces. Aviad’s here to help us figure out what the changing threat landscape really means, whether you're leading a corporate giant or just trying to keep your small business safe. From passwords getting scooped up to VPN setups from a decade ago that no one updated, Aviad’s seen just about everything go wrong. He also explains why copy-pasting AI-generated code might open you up to attacks you never saw coming. He’s big on education, common sense, and making sure you’re using multiple security layers. These days even one slip-up can give attackers exactly what they're looking for. Aviad also walks us through supply chain vulnerabilities and why they should keep you up at night. Whether you're the CISO of a Fortune 500 company or you’re running a small team with Bob, the go-to tech person juggling 18 other tasks, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you avoid the next big cybersecurity headache. While AI might be reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, staying secure still comes down to thoughtful planning, human judgment, and making sure someone you trust has your back. Show Notes: [01:08] Aviad has been Cynet's Chief Technology Officer for the past five years. Prior to that, he worked in cyber security for the Israeli Army.[02:18] He was always fascinated with computers and technology. When Iran had a technology problem, he realized that cybersecurity was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.[03:19] Aviad shares a story about his friend's mother being exposed to a scam. She received a phone call from someone pretending to be a police officer. She even installed different executables on her laptop. She didn't realize she was being victimized until she transferred over five grand.[06:07] Social engineering is one of the most dominant ways to gain access.[08:39] The security implications of using AI.[09:30] It's important to have guardrails with how you use AI.[10:28] If you're just copying and pasting code you may copy something that could be vulnerable to exploits.[11:16] People need to be aware of the types of risk and educate themselves.[12:49] Conversations at the C-suite level for implementing AI.[13:43] The challenge is to harness AI the right way without replacing people.[15:18] It's important to use critical thinking when creating with AI.[16:04] AI is helping security by allowing people to consult and get information. You can also introduce vulnerabilities into your application if you just copy and paste from chat GPT without knowing the context.[17:05] The bad guys can also use AI.[17:56] AI has improved the quality of phishing scams.[21:36] Where organizations are missing out when it comes to sniffing out threats. This includes VPNs and SaaS or cloud. [22:52] Employees could be using their home computers to connect to the company VPN and then their kids might download some malware or trojan. Companies need to use two-factor authentication when it comes to VPNs.[24:11] Email phishing can be another way to steal credentials.[27:54] The most effective approach is security layers.[30:40] Another security measure is creating profiles where we know where you're logging in from.[33:35] Is this doom and gloom for small businesses?[34:48] The best solution for small businesses would be to find a company with an all-in-one solution.[37:11] The importance of being proactive, so you can act quickly if you see something suspicious.[38:24] How the move to the cloud affects security.[39:08] Shifting to the cloud is safer.[44:20] New threats on the horizon include threat actors utilizing AI. They love to get control of remote applications. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Links and Resources: Podcast Web PageFacebook Pagewhatismyipaddress.comEasy Prey on InstagramEasy Prey on TwitterEasy Prey on LinkedInEasy Prey on YouTubeEasy Prey on PinterestCynet SecurityAviad Hasnis - LinkedInAviad Hasnis - Cynet Security
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    48 分
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