Ransom Attacks Are the New Heist — And They're Easier Than You Think | EP 7
Description
Cybercriminals don't need to break into your network — they just need to impersonate you. In this episode, Jeremy Nelson, CISO at Insight, walks through how threat actors use public-facing content, social media, and even dating apps to build convincing personas and launch ransomware attacks. He shares a real-world $25M deepfake scam, explains how AI is both the weapon and the shield, and outlines the internal verification protocols every company should adopt.
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00:00 : Welcome/intro
06:17 : How attackers start with social media
08:00 : Deepfakes and impersonation risks
09:48 : Why AI vs. AI is the new battleground
12:05 : Internal verification is your best defense
14:37 : The unexpected risk of dating apps
16:23 : Password reuse and dark web exposure
17:31 : What attackers do after recon
20:28 : CEO email compromise story
21:50 : Why lurking threats matter
23:05 : Humans are the weakest link
24:18 : Insider threats and employee bribery
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