What if the people trying to hack you are running a companywith HR, business plans, and customer service?
Join Michael Conlon and cybersecurity expert Scott Wright asthey take listeners behind the scenes of the modern cybercrime industry. This isn't about lone hackers; it's about organised, transnational groups that operate with frightening corporate efficiency.
In this episode, you will discover:
The Business of Crime: Learn how major criminal organisations like Spider Wizard run their operations with structure—complete with HR departments and people complaining about covering Christmas. They even offer ahelp desk for victims who don't know how to send a ransom payment in Bitcoin!
The History of Scams: The psychology ofmanipulation is nothing new. Trace the roots of the modern Nigerian Prince scam back over 150 years to the 19th-century "Spanish Prisoner" mail fraud.
Why Education is the Top Target: Find out why UK educationis attacked at a rate that is more than three times the global average for government organisations. Scott explains the high-value data and resource dynamics that make schools and universities a prime target.
The AI and SOC Evolution: How are defenders staying ahead?Hear how the best security tools have used AI for over a decade and how the industry is breaking down large AI models into small, predictable tools to improve security.
The Human Element: Scott details how the simplest acts ofmindfulness—like hovering over a link or pausing when rushed—are the most effective defense. Plus, understand why a simple sign telling people to 'keep the door open' is a surprisingly effective physical hack.
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