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Social Media Smoke: Andrew Tate and The Real World 26:16

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Why is Andrew Tate so popular with young men? With his sports cars and his obvious wealth, Tate has built a significant following out of his admittedly silly 'alpha male' rants. But behind the flashy lifestyle lies a web of controversy, including serious criminal charges. From promising young men financial independence and all the women they can handle, to the humiliations of a pro-trans hack and getting slapped down by a teenage girl on Twitter, the wild world of Andrew Tate is about as crazy as it gets. Resources The Guardian: Inside the violent, misogynistic world of TikTok’s new star, Andrew Tate Daily Dot: Hackers breach Andrew Tate’s online university—obtain chat logs and leak data on 800,000 users Pro-trans rights hackers target Andrew Tate’s The Real World website Andrew Tate’s University Hacked: Chat Logs and Leaked Data of 800,000 Users Forbes: Andrew Tate’s Online University Hacked—800,000 Users Exposed Rolling Stone Magazine: Greta Thunberg Doesn’t Care About Andrew Tate’s Cars — But Has an Idea of What They’re Overcompensating For Andrew Tate / Greta Thunberg Tweet War Part 1 Andrew Tate / Greta Thunberg Tweet War Part 2 BBC News: 'Boys formed Andrew Tate club in school' - teacher New York Times: ‘Brainwashing a Generation’: British Schools Combat Andrew Tate’s Views Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Social Media Fraud: Hushpuppi and the Designer Lifestyle 24:06

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Instagram star Hushpuppi had over 2 million followers. With his amazing lifestyle filled with Ferraris and Rolls Royces and private jets, dressed head-to-toe in Gucci and Versace and Fendi, Hushpuppi seemed to have it all. But Hushpuppi's lifestyle was built on a massive pile of fraud, $2 billion dollar's worth, that eventually landed him in prison. Resources Video: Dubai Police take down "Hushpuppi" , "Woodberry", ten international cyber criminals Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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April Fool's Day Exclusive: The Blackberry at the End of the Universe 9:40

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A Blackberry phone as a hacking tool?! For our April Fool's Day episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with hacking genius Dave the Barber, who leveraged a freak accident with a Blackberry into a hack that can compromise any device until the end of time. Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Social Media Fraud: Fyre Festival 29:34

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Want to hang out with supermodels on the beach? That's the dream that Billy McFarland sold in 2017 when he advertised Fyre Festival, an outdoor music concert in the Bahamas. Attendees were promised beautiful beaches, live music, comfy villas, gourmet meals, and supermodels around every corner. Instead, they got a gravel parking lot, soggy tents, cheese sandwiches, and no music. And no supermodels, either. What went wrong with Fyre Festival? In this episode, we look at Billy McFarland's delusion through the lens of social media, and how it played a leading role in the misleading people into the fraud that was Fyre Festival. Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Hacker, Broker, Scam: Following Stolen Data 23:52

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When a scam caller knows everything about you--your address, social security number, bank account--how do they know? There isn't some super powerful hacker ring with its own call center. Your data is actually stolen at one end of the internet, goes on a trip through hacker forums and dark web stashes, and reappears in a neat spreadsheet for a call center. The more you know about how your data is breached, sold, and aggregated, the better you'll be prepared for your next well-informed call from a scammer. Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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AI Part 3: Tools, Technology, and Magical Connections 28:42

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Let's explore the technology behind audio and music AI, and how it makes use of some cool math concepts to bring us convincing and realistic voices and music. Hear some actual AI-generated tunes, and find out how "latent space" changed the way AI generates sounds and music. Resources Ghostwriter, the Mastermind Behind the Viral Drake AI Song, Speaks For the First Time Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss Jellybean Benitez Remembers NYC Clubs of Yesteryear Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Ross Ulbricht and Silk Road: Replay 24:48

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Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht after he served 12 years of his life sentence. In light of this news, we decided to replay our 2023 episode on the Silk Road website, which sold recreational drugs and other illegal items from 2011 to 2013. Was Trump's pardon the right move? We'll let you form your own opinion. Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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AI Part 2: Recognizing Scams 26:30

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AI makes our lives more convenient in so many ways, but it also gives scammers the same conveniences. Host Michele Bousquet explains how scammers use AI audio, video, and text to better fool their victims. Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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AI Part 1: Deepseek 27:22

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The AI model Deepseek was all over the news in January 2025. Deepseek's developers claimed its costs to develop and run were a fraction of the costs for large popular AI models, which caused a big disruption in the stock market. But how true are these claims? In the first of a three-part series on AI, host Michele Bousquet dives in and give Deepseek a spin, and debunks some of the hype around this new export from China. Resources: DeepSeek-V3 Technical Report The Extreme Cost Of Training AI Models How Much Did It Cost to Train GPT-4? Let’s Break It Down OpenAI says it has proof DeepSeek used its technology to develop its AI model NASDAQ:NVDA Stock Falls on DeepSeek Fears – Is Wall Street Missing a 71% Upside? Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Equifax: Replay 1:12:35

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With so many social security breaches, we return to the original scene of the crime: the Equifax Breach of 2017. Enjoy this replay of one of our most popular episodes, where you'll learn about common hacking techniques, how routers work and why they're so important, and the most basic of cybersecurity measures like patch plans. Resources for this episode: Website where you can check if your identity was compromised in the Equifax breach Business Insider: Literally everyone should be thinking about suing Equifax . September 2017. U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: The Equifax Data Breach . December 2018. CHINESE PLA MEMBERS, 54th RESEARCH INSTITUTE - The fellas charged with the Equifax breach, now on the FBI's wanted list. United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Shady Cousins: Hacks and Scams 23:50

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They're the kinds of cousins you wish you didn't have, but you don't really have a choice. What's the difference between hacks and scams, and how do they work together to part you from your valuables like personal information and money? In this episode, we look at the similarities and differences between these shady cousins, and how you can keep them from doing their dirty work. Resources: 91% of all cyber attacks begin with a phishing email to an unexpected victim Sony Hackers Used Phishing Emails to Breach Company Networks Social Engineering Attack Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Wildfire Clickbait: Milking a Disaster on Social Media 24:44

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In the wake of the devastating California wildfires, conspiracy theories abound, some of them with no basis in fact. Just after her Pasadena home was threatened by the fires, author Su Falcon ran into a wall of disinformation in social media. Find out what she did about it, and how you can help keep the internet free of this kind of destructive garbage. Resources Website: California Fire Facts Website: Watch Duty Website: AirNow Book: How I Survived My First Year with Chickens Video: ‘They're Eating the Dogs:' Trump Makes False Claim About Migrants | WSJ News Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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2025 World Tour of Scams 24:58

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2025 promises to be an exciting year for scammers. From ridiculous job offers to the colorful family of Apple ID scams, join us on a whirlwind tour of schemes designed to part you and your money. Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Honey's Funny Money 23:53

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The Honey tool has been exposed as a scam, after dozens of YouTube influencers heavily promoted it. Honey was supposed to save online shoppers money by finding discount codes, but how could it make money doing that? By stealing from its own advertisers, of course! Find out how Honey did it, how they got exposed, and what the future holds for Honey's funny money and the stain upon its parent company PayPal. Resources Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam 'Biggest Influencer Scam of All Time'?: PayPal Accused of Poaching Commissions Via Its 'Honey' Browser Extension Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Catfishing 3: The Money Mule 32:09

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Romance scams aren't the only goals of a catfish. The catfish needs some way to get all that money delivered into their hands without leaving a trail. To accomplish this, they recruit unwitting victims into laundering their money. Meet Alice, who unknowingly becomes a money mule for Parker the Catfish. Resources What is a money mule? Catfished YouTube Channel Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Catfishing 2: Money for Love 29:29

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How do catfish convince victims to send money? In this second of a three-part series on catfishing, we take a tour of the many tricks romance scammers use to separate victims from their hearts, and their cash. Resources Catfished YouTube Channel Scam Haters United website Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Catfishing 1: Technology Tricks 29:02

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Catfishing scams have reached new heights, particularly romance scams. But how do they get away with it? This first of a three-part series on catfishing explores the technology these scammers use to fool their victims. Resources The man who "sold" The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ulysses Grant's tomb All About Ethel Kennedy's 34 Grandchildren Catfished YouTube Channel Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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What is a Password Leak? 23:50

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Hackers have been releasing password leaks for years. But what exactly is a password leak, and should you be concerned? In this episode of How Hacks Happen, we look at how password security has changed over the years, and how you can keep yourself safe in the ever-changing world of online security. Resources Rockyou2024 analysis: Mega password list or just noise? Have I Been Pwned? Check your password NIST Special Publication: Digital Identity Guidelines Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Ashley Madison Breach: Replay 54:15

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With Netflix shining attention on the victims of the 2015 Ashley Madison breach, we're running a replay of our own coverage from 2021 that gets into the dark underbelly that Netflix skipped: lies Ashley Madison told about their services (and their CEO's fidelity), and blackmail attempts from enterprising hacker types. We also put forth evidence that the hacker, who was never caught, is most likely Canadian and a woman. Resources Impact Team Pastebin notice, July 20, 2015: https://pastebin.com/ZGXmk8R9 Krebs on Security report on breach: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/07/online-cheating-site-ashleymadison-hacked/ Suicides attributed to Ashley Madison breach: https://money.cnn.com/2015/09/08/technology/ashley-madison-suicide/ https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34044506 https://toronto.citynews.ca/2013/11/10/woman-hurt-typing-fake-profiles-for-dating-site-20m-suit-alleges/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/08/ashleymadison-500k-bounty-for-hackers/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/08/who-hacked-ashley-madison/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/08/was-the-ashley-madison-database-leaked/ https://grahamcluley.com/ashley-madisons-leaked-database-available-download-read-this/ https://grahamcluley.com/ashley-madison-fake/ https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/the-strange-rise-and-sudden-fall-of-noel-biderman-the-former-ceo-of-ashley-madison/slidelist/48716152.cms https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/business-privacy/safeguards-and-breaches/privacy-breaches/respond-to-a-privacy-breach-at-your-business/gd_pb_201810/ https://www.wired.com/2015/08/happened-hackers-posted-stolen-ashley-madison-data/ https://grahamcluley.com/ashley-madison-wives-receiving-blackmail-let Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Change Healthcare Breach 24:37

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The medical records of 1/3 of Americans were stolen from Change Healthcare in February 2024, and leaked to the dark web. So who is Change Healthcare, and why did they have your data in the first place? Get the skinny on this week's episode. Resources Change Healthcare Cyberattack Affected 100 Million Individuals The Change Healthcare attack: Explaining how it happened Wyden Hearing Statement on Change Healthcare Cyberattack and UnitedHealth Group’s Response Testimony of Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealth Group Before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations “Examining the Change Healthcare Cyberattack” The impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack: What to know Change Healthcare Cyberattack: What Consumers Should Know Received a letter from Change Healthcare? What you should do next Change Healthcare Attack Cost Estimate Reaches Nearly $2.9B Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers $22 Million—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Credit Card Fraud: 2024 Update 31:13

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Credit card fraud is on the rise, but not in the usual way: hackers are cobbling together synthetic accounts from real and fake names, addresses, social security numbers, and credit histories. Children's social security numbers are particularly at risk. Find out how it all works, and what you can do to help prevent synthetic account fraud, and help with inflation in the process. Resources FBI: Combating Threats in the Cyberworld LawPay: Guide to Securely Storing Credit Card Information How Can Someone Use My Credit Card Without Having It? A Complete Guide to Theft Prevention Motley Fool: Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Statistics for 2024 Mastercard: What is Synthetic Identity Fraud? Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Are QR Codes Scammy? 24:42

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QR codes are a super convenient way to access a website or app from your phone without having to type anything in. And while some scammers use QR codes to try and steal your personal information and money, most QR codes are just fine. Learn how to spot a scammy QR code so you can use them safely, and confidently enjoy all the conveniences they offer. Resources: Thieves are using fake QR codes on parking meters to scam drivers. Here's how to protect yourself FBI issues new warning about QR code scams Alerts issued over a rise in QR code scams, known as ‘quishing’ 'I fell victim to clever scam when trying to park' Redondo Beach warns drivers of parking meter scam involving fake QR codes How to spot a fake QR code scam A brief history of QR codes What Is a Drive-by Download Malware Attack? Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Your SSN Is Out There. Deal With It. 27:33

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How can you keep hackers from getting your Social Security Number? You can't. Between breaches of Equifax, the healthcare industry, and the recent National Public Data leak, your SSN is probably already making the rounds on the dark web. But you can fight back with some simple security measures. In this episode, we call back to our very first episode on the Equifax breach of 2017, and revisit the lessons learned and how they pertain to cybersecurity today, and in the future. Resources Krebs on Security: NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data SBA: COVID-19 Pandemic EIDL and PPP Loan Fraud Landscape A Third of Americans Have had Their Social Security Numbers Leaked in Healthcare Breaches Usa.gov: How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report Troy Hunt: Inside the "3 Billion People" National Public Data Breach Watchdogs: SBA handed out over $80 billion in potentially fraudulent loans NBC News: 'Biggest fraud in a generation': The looting of the Covid relief plan known as PPP WIRED: LifeLock CEO's Identity Stolen 13 Times YouTube: Lifelock Commercial Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Get Outta My Business! Bank Fraud Regulations 22:12

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A new bank regulation in the United Kingdom promises refunds to customers who are victims of fraud through bank transfers. We'll likely see the same regulations in other countries soon, and it will likely lead to banks getting up in our business about who we transfer money to, so they won't be on the hook for fraud. Is this a good thing? Let's discuss. Resources Groundbreaking new protections for victims of APP scams start today The Perfect Scam podcast: You May Not Be a Winner: Sweepstakes Scam Empties Woman’s Savings Kitboga video: Scammers Wanted My Life Savings - We Shut Them Down Instead Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Pump and Dump: Typical Cryptocurrency Scam 24:55

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Pump and dump, rug pull... what do these terms mean? Host Michele Bousquet explains how scammy cryptocurrency schemes work, how they relate to illegal practices in the stock market, and how you can spot them so you don't fall for them. Resources A Brief History of the Stock Market and Stock Exchanges Investopedia: Forces That Move Stock Prices SEC: Pump and Dump Schemes Investopedia: What are Penny Stocks? Skinning The Wolf of Wall Street: Victims Speak Out Faze Clan Members Skewered By Fans Following Huge Crypto Losses Notorious YouTube Streamer Stole $500,000 From Fans In Crypto Scheme (And Won't Give It Back) Influencers Who Promoted Shady Crypto Scams How Influencers Hype Crypto, Without Disclosing Their Financial Ties The Many Scams of Logan Paul and His Questionable Ventures Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Telemarketing: Spam or Scam? 18:58

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Is any telemarketing actual real anymore? Here we delve into the history of telemarketing, and how it was always a little scammy, even before the era of endless scam phone calls. Resources Time Life Published Book Series MCI Long-Distance Overcharges Consumer Alert: Telemarketing Scams Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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The Pig Butchering Scam 21:32

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It's not about pork, it's about stealing your money. Pig Butchering is a devastating scam, a long con that fools people into forking over their life savings for a bogus investment. Pig Butchering takes thousands of people every year for billions of dollars, most of it from the elderly. Find out what Pig Butchering is, how to spot it when it comes your way, and how to keep your friends and loved ones from falling for it. Resources Office of the Inspector General: Pig Butchering Scams FBI Cryptocurrency Fraud Report Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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ChatGPT's Web of Lies 17:08

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Why does ChatGPT lie? It's a great tool for research, but sometimes "hallucinates" its answers. By that I mean, it tells outright lies. Find out how to spot when ChatGPT is being a fool, and how to avoid getting duped by its responses. Resources: Here’s What Happens When Your Lawyer Uses ChatGPT Disciplinary judge approves lawyer's suspension for using ChatGPT to generate fake cases New York lawyers sanctioned for using fake ChatGPT cases in legal brief Mata v. Avianca, Inc. The Art and Math of Cryptography Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Scammy AI Wants Your Money 24:52

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You’ve probably seen content generated by AI (artificial intelligence) because it’s all around us: on the internet, in advertising, and worst of all, in your DMs. Come on down for a wild ride through the world of AI-generated images, and how scammers are taking advantage of the technology to run their schemes. Resources: Families Scammed by AI Images That Promised Willy Wonka-Style Event Artists Copyright Claims Against AI Image Generators Advance in Court Georg Nees: Computer Art and Graphics An Interview with Frieder Nake Interview with Manfred Mohr Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Easy Money! Get Rich Schemes 25:57

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"You can get rich like me. Just buy my course to learn how!" Don't fall for it. Social media has made it a lot easier for scammers to sell you on a dream. Maybe they were early to the game and lucky to make a few bucks, but the opportunity (if it ever existed) is long gone. Early and Lucky is the name of the game. Find out what it is, how to play it, and how not to lose your shirt on scammy get-rich schemes. Resources: Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don’t sue him Logan Paul is Suing Coffeezilla Seint Shifts to Enhanced Affiliate Model Rodan and Fields announces new business model, cuts 100 jobs Documentary: The Queen of Versailles Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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How the WWII Enigma Machine Impacts Modern Cryptography 13:22

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If you've seen The Imitation Game you've heard of the Enigma, the cryptographic machine used by the German military in WWII. Everything about the Enigma--how it was used, how it was solved--is echoed in the cryptographic methods we used in the past, today, and in the future. Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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CrowdStrike Special 20:58

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On July 19, the CrowdStrike outage was all over the news. But what was it really about, and what does it have to do with all of us? While the outage was repaired quickly, the fact that it affected so many systems we depend on is a wakeup call reminiscent of crippling cybersecurity attacks. In this episode, we look at what happened, how it relates to other outages including targeted cybersecurity attacks, and how we can protect ourselves from the fallout of such outages in the future. Resources: Washington Post: The hospitals, airlines and banks affected by the global IT outage Video: Times Square billboards with Blue Screen of Death Forbes: CrowdStrike Windows Outage—What Happened And What To Do Next Windows 3.1 saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with archaic OS Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Sneaky Phone Downloads 10:20

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Your smart phone keeps busy, even when you're not on it. Apps are constantly downloading data – thumbnails, ad content, new posts – at a surprising frequency, even when you're not actively using the app. These downloads can lead to your download data making it look like you're using your phone when you're not. In this episode, I pull a story from my days in mobile forensics to show just how this constant downloading could get you in trouble one day, and how you can avoid such a fate. Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Apple vs. The FBI and Your Right to Privacy 13:58

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In response to the San Bernardino shooting in 2015, the FBI demanded that Apple, Inc. create a "back door" to bypass the shooter's iPhone security, a back door that could also compromise any iPhone, anytime. Thankfully, Apple CEO Tim Cook wasn't playing. But this isn't the first time government and law enforcement has tried to stick their noses into our business without permission, and probably won't be the last. In this episode we also talk about government efforts to compromise consumer security, like the NSA's Clipper Chip of 1993, and why these efforts have always failed. Resources: Order Compelling Apple, Inc. to Assist Agents in Search The FBI Wanted a Back Door to the iPhone. Tim Cook Said No A Message to our Customers (Apple CEO Tim Cook’s response to FBI request) Apple Just Killed The 'GrayKey' iPhone Passcode Hack Electronic Privacy Information Center: The Clipper Chip Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Buzzword Bingo: Deciphering the Lingo 16:02

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Buzzwords are the language of business and marketing. But do they really live up to the hype? Find out how phrases like "end-to-end encryption" and "blockchain" are used to hype up a service that might not be what it seems. Join me on a journey through the world of buzzwords in cybersecurity marketing. Resources: Hackers steal nearly $10 million from Axie Infinity co-founder’s personal accounts The Spectacular Collapse of CryptoKitties, the First Big Blockchain Game Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Job Scams: Too Good to Be True 7:18

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Have you gotten a dream job offer through WhatsApp, Facebook, or some other suspicious source? It's probably a scam. Let's look at how job scams work, and how you can spot them. Report job scams in the USA to the Federal Trade Commission . Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Is my phone spying on me? | Social Media Part III 10:24

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Does your phone serve you content based on your conversations? It depends. This is the third episode in a three-part series on social media. Here we talk about what your apps or services might be listening to, and what you can do about it. Resources: Does Your Phone Listen to You for Ads? (Yes, Here’s How) This Company Might Be Listening to Everything You Watch on TV That Game on Your Phone May Be Tracking What You’re Watching on TV Is your smartphone listening to you? Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Data Mining | Social Media Part II 14:06

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What's your favorite Beatles song? Where did you get married? What's your dog's name? Whenever you answer a question on a random person's or company's post, you're giving up information to exploit you. See what social media sites collect about you Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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How to Get Your Data | Social Media Part I 8:04

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How do you find out what social media platforms know about you? Bet you didn't know you can grab your data anytime, all of it. In this episode, we talk about how to get all your data from a social media platform so you can see what they've stored. Get your data from Facebook Get your data from Instagram Get your data from LinkedIn Get your data from Snapchat Get all your Google emails, photos, YouTube videos For any other social media platforms, search for "download my data from [platform]" to find out how. Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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NFTs, Fraud, and Crazy Cats 17:12

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What is an NFT, and why would anyone want to buy one? There are lots of reasons why someone might buy a certified JPG or other NFT, but there's no guarantee your NFT will increase in value or even retain the value you paid for it. In this episode, host Michele Bousquet talks about different kinds of NFTs on the market, how they compare to physical art items, and how fraudsters have found a rich source of free funds in NFT theft. Sources: Joey Mars website Investors sue Sotheby's, Justin Bieber, Hilton among others as NFT prices crash Seth Green’s Bored Ape NFT Got “Kidnapped" NFT Price Floor - Bored Ape Yacht Club Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Silk Road, the Illegal Drug Website 23:48

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The story of Silk Road, the underground website where you could buy and sell anything, is now part of internet lore. Customers could order everything from pot to meth and have it delivered to their door. Then came fake IDs, unregistered guns, poisons, and murder-for-hire. But wherever there's illegal activity and lots of money, violence isn't far behind. This episode takes you on a very quick tour of the rise and fall of Silk Road, which met its demise in 2013 when founder Ross Ulbricht got caught. Send us a text Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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I Got Scammed! The White Van Scam 9:11

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Well, it finally happened: I got scammed! I bought a high-end projector at a price that was too good to be true, because it wasn't true. Don't fall for the White Van scam! White van speaker scam on Wikipedia The Art and Math of Cryptography at Amazon.com Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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F12 is Not a Crime! Except in Missouri. 9:38

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In October 21, 2021, Josh Renaud, a reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper, privately alerted a government authority that their website had vulnerabilities. In response, the governor of Missouri, Michael L. Parson, brought charges against the journalist for "hacking." This story would be hilarious if it wasn't true. Update: In July 2022, Josh Renaud was awarded The National Press Club press freedom award for his work. Get the "F12 IS NOT A CRIME" T-shirt Original St. Louis Post-Dispatch article: Missouri teachers' Social Security numbers at risk on state agency's website (requires subscription to view) Arstechnica article: Emails show what happened before Missouri gov. falsely called journalist a “hacker” Governor Parson's Facebook post - Enjoy the comments. Missouri State Highway Patrol report Fundraising video: Gov. Parson holds fake news accountable. Enjoy the comments. Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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The Refund Scam: How it Works 9:43

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You get an email telling you you've been billed for a product you never ordered, and when you call for a refund, you somehow you get an excess refund and have to send back the difference. Find out how scammers manipulate people into sending them "excess refund money" from a nonexistent refund, and what you can do to keep it from happening to others. Shout-out to YouTuber Kitboga for showing me how this scam works. Send us a text Support the show Join our Patreon to listen ad-free!…

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Tor Browser and the Dark Web 18:58

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