Episode #256. You’re Not Too Smart to Get Hacked, with Frank Riccardi, Cybersecurity and Privacy Expert and Author of CTRL+ALT+PWN: The Hacker’s Playbook (And How to Beat It)

Anyone can get pwned, and understanding the psychology behind cyberattacks may be more important than understanding the technology.

In this episode, Frank Riccardi, cybersecurity and privacy expert and author of CTRL+ALT+PWN: The Hacker’s Playbook (And How to Beat It), breaks down the tools and psychological tricks cybercriminals use to target everyday people. He explains why basic cyber hygiene, rather than fear of specific technologies, is one of the best defenses against attacks involving phishing, spoofed Wi-Fi networks, malicious QR codes, AI-powered deepfakes, and voice cloning. Frank also discusses why anyone can fall victim to a scam, even cybersecurity experts, and shares his hopeful perspective on how we can adapt to the rise of artificial intelligence.

Tune in to learn how understanding the hacker’s playbook can help you recognize the tricks behind cyberattacks and protect yourself!

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Frank Riccardi on LinkedIn and check out his website.

• Get a copy of CTRL+ALT+PWN: The Hacker's Playbook (And How to Beat It) here!

• Grab a copy of Mobilizing the C-suite: Waging War Against Cyberattacks here!

• Listen to Frank Riccardi’s previous feature on the Risk Never Sleeps podcast here!

• Check out if you’ve been Pwned at the Have I Been Pwned platform!

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