How can a single AI-enabled fraud attempt expose serious vulnerabilities in a company's financial security? In this episode of the B2B Brand180 Podcast, Linda Fanaras speaks with Jonathan Slain, advisor to middle-market companies and co-author of Rock Your Business, about a sophisticated AI voice fraud attempt that targeted his company and the lessons it revealed about cybersecurity, financial controls, and leadership.
Discover how AI voice spoofing can bypass traditional verification processes, why payment approvals and employee awareness are critical to fraud prevention, and what business leaders can do to strengthen their defenses. Jonathan shares practical insights on cyber fraud insurance, social engineering, employee security training, and protecting organizations from increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled threats.
[01:22] How an AI-Enabled Fraud Scheme Cost the Company $21,000
[03:47] How AI Voice Spoofing Can Bypass Traditional Verification
[12:24] The Four Safeguards Every Business Should Review After a Fraud Attempt
[14:45] Cyber Fraud Insurance and Social Engineering Coverage Explained
[16:20] How Much Cyber Fraud Coverage Should Your Business Have?
[17:49] Why Ongoing Employee Training Is Critical as AI Threats Evolve
[19:13] Rock Your Business: Scaling from $50 Million to $500 Million
[21:11] Rapid-Fire Questions: AI Fraud, Risk, and Leadership
Guest & Resources
Jonathan Slain | Business Advisor & Co-Author of Rock Your Business
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