In this episode of EmpowerTech, host Iyari Cevallos sits down with Mandy Turner - a globally recognised cybersecurity investigator and intelligence specialist, named a Top 10 Influencer by the International Security Exhibition and Conference.
Together, they unpack the sophisticated and fast-evolving world of cybercrime:
How criminals and nation-states exploit technology to disrupt societies
The rise of AI-driven scams, including deepfake video calls tricking employees into transferring funds
The global scale of “cybercrime-as-a-service” operations, complete with coders, psychologists, and marketers
Why traditional “don’t click the link” training is no longer enough — and how critical thinking must become part of our culture
Practical ways to empower yourself: from multifactor authentication and password managers, to digital privacy practices and family conversations about online safety
Mandy also highlights the importance of questioning what you see online, reading the fine print of AI tools, and creating security habits that empower rather than restrict.
👉 If you want to understand how cybercrime is changing in the AI era, and how to stay one step ahead - this episode is essential listening.
