Cybersecurity News: E-Z Pass Scam, Dead Internet Theory & $16.6B FBI Report
Update: 2025-05-05
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Join The Audit for a news-packed episode as cybersecurity expert Matt Starland recounts a chilling near-miss with an E-Z Pass phishing scam—received just minutes after renting a car in Florida. His close call highlights how scammers exploit timing and context to deceive even seasoned professionals.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How a security pro nearly fell for a perfectly timed phishing text
- The FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report and its $16.6B warning
- Why nearly $5B in losses hit Americans over 60—and why many stay silent
- The psychological barriers victims face when reporting cybercrime
- The rise of the “Dead Internet Theory” and AI-generated online content
- How Meta and others are blurring the line between real and artificial
- Practical ways to spot AI-generated interactions
- Why maintaining human connection is key in the age of AI
Don’t miss this timely conversation packed with real-world insights and strategies to help you stay secure in an increasingly digital (and artificial) world.
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