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Secure Talk PodcastSecure Talk reviews the latest threats, tips, and trends on security, innovation, and compliance. Author: Justin Beals
Secure Talk reviews the latest threats, tips, and trends on security, innovation, and compliance. Host Justin Beals interviews leading privacy, security and technology executives to discuss best practices related to IT security, data protection and compliance. Based in Seattle, he previously served as the CTO of NextStep and Koru, which won the 2018 Most Impactful Startup award from Wharton People Analytics. He is the creator of the patented Training, Tracking & Placement System and the author of Aligning curriculum and evidencing learning effectiveness using semantic mapping of learning assets, published in the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJet). Justin earned a BA from Fort Lewis College. Language: en Genres: News, Tech News, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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A Con Artist Expert Explains Why Smart People Still Get Scammed | Secure Talk with Robert Siciliano
Episode 247
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
You consider yourself pretty tech-savvy. You know not to click suspicious links. You've heard the warnings. So why are more people losing more money to online scams than ever before?Robert Siciliano has spent 30 years as a private investigator, appearing on CNN, The Today Show, and Fox News to explain exactly how con artists and cybercriminals think — and why your brain is actually working against you.In this eye-opening conversation with SecureTalk host Justin Beals, Robert reveals:- The psychological reason almost everyone falls for scams eventually- How criminals use loneliness to build fake relationships and drain bank accounts- Why your parents are the #1 target for the $124 trillion wealth transfer underway- What a deepfake video call cost one company $25 million — in a single afternoon- The one habit that would protect 80% of people — and almost nobody does itThis isn't a tech talk. It's a human talk. And it might be the most important conversation you have about your money, your family, and your identity this year.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Challenges02:44 The Human Blind Spot in Cybersecurity05:30 Engaging Employees in Security Practices08:44 Understanding Cybercrime Trends11:30 The Psychological Aspects of Trust and Security14:03 Personalizing Security Awareness Training17:01 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity Threats23:46 The Dark Reality of Human Trafficking and Cyber Crime25:55 The Evolution of Cyber Crime Tactics27:37 Understanding Human Behavior in Cybersecurity29:54 The Impact of Loneliness on Cyber Vulnerability31:58 The Kitchen Table Effect in Security Training34:20 The Importance of Human Connection in Security Awareness37:40 Empathy and Responsibility in Cybersecurity39:47 Personal Stories Shaping a Security Perspective🔔 Subscribe to SecureTalk — new episodes every week.#ScamAlert #OnlineScams #IdentityTheft #CyberSafety #DeepFake #FinancialSecurity #PersonalFinance #TechForEveryone #StayProtected #CyberAware
