The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed recent Instagram updates geared towards younger users; additional fallout from the Pegasus spyware incident impacting at least three African countries; and a generational gap in the debate over whether to return to the office. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitte...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how Chinese hackers successfully compromised U.S. oil and gas companies between 2011 and 2013; the recent news of a suspected data leak of almost 4 billion phone numbers on the Clubhouse app; and how fake Windows 11 installers are being used to spread malware. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the context around the recent statement released on July 19 by the U.S., UK, NATO, Japan, Norway, and the EU that cast blame on China for recent massively disruptive cyberattacks; also why airline operators are now being increasingly targeted by cybercriminals; and finally the rising cybersecurity threats against cloud service providers. Please send...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses a scandal involving a high-ranking Catholic official who was found to have engaged in possible improper behaviors that are against Catholic doctrine. His online behavior was exposed through mobile app data that was supposed to be anonymized. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on Li...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses how targeted commercial online ads are causing divisions, not just political ads; how the rise of influencer culture has led to the death of hobbies; and how advertisers are literally having anxiety, because Facebook users are saying no to tracking. Epistemic fragmentation poses a threat to the governance of online targeting. Please send questions, c...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents an app that lets users know if their iPhones have been compromised, and how to remove the threat if so; the impact of the pandemic on how we understand the potential of misinformation in cyberspace; and a new academic study that has exposed the effects of polarizing content on social media. iVerify for individuals . iVerify for organizations . The res...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discusses the rise in remote jobs that don't require university degrees, and how toxic online disagreements are largely due to the way social media platforms are designed. Research Article by Amanda Baughan et al: Someone Is Wrong on the Internet: Having Hard Conversations in Online Spaces Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidp...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explains what legal privileges are, and why they are so important for cybersecurity incident investigations by presenting the fascinating case of a cybersecurity incident and its corresponding case law in a U.S. District Court.  Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde provides tips on increasing cybersecurity awareness in the workplace; what social media companies are doing to reduce the abuse and harassment of women online; Google's recent shut down of malicious apps on the Play Store because they were stealing Facebook credentials; and Iceland's successful trial of the 4-day workweek. Please send questions, comm...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines what makes Snapchat accounts get compromised easily; the correlation between organizations moving their infrastructure to the cloud and the increase in data breaches; new details about the 2020 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) recently released by the UN International Telecommunications Union (ITU); and how a traffic stop in South Carolina ended in a...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde provides an update from the FBI on "Elder Fraud" in South Carolina, details of a new report about the prevalence of cyberstalking in modern-day relationships, and the case of a cyberstalker who attempted to blackmail a candidate for political office in Nebraska in the United States. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpic...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde provides insights into why smartphones don’t necessarily have to listen to your conversations before presenting you with ads, how children and family apps on Google Play are violating child protection laws despite having “teacher supported” badges, and what security leaders can do to minimize burnout in their security operation centers (SOCs). The episode wrap...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents new details about the currently hot U.S. housing market, the recent technological advancements by Zillow (the American online real estate marketplace company), and the cybersecurity ramifications for both home buyers and sellers. The episode wraps up with an answer to a listener’s question about how to prepare for a child’s first smartphone. Please se...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents new details on the fascinating sting operation to target organized crime communication networks that was jointly conducted by the FBI and Australian Federal Police (AFP); and two cases that serve as a reminder that in the U.S., federal authorities are always willing to assist individuals and small businesses when it comes to fighting and preventing cy...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the common online scams targeting teens and how to stay safe; the cybersecurity risks in detailed OOO messages; how ransomware attacks are impeding criminal prosecutions; new details about a cyberattack on the largest transit system in the U.S.; a recent ransomware attack on two Florida hospitals; and and wraps up by answering a listener's email...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents a developing incident in India and Brazil where both governments are requiring social media platforms to allow them to trace the originator of massively forwarded messages; how cyber threat actors are targeting employees who are returning to the office; the recent cyberattack on JBS, the world’s largest meat supplier; and wraps up by answering a liste...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents incidents of a fake taxi scam in Canada, a bold and daring Uber scam in Australia, and fake rideshare, delivery and referral scams being perpetrated by Brazilian nationals in California and Massachusetts in the U.S. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Club...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents three prior incidents of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine (2015), Israel (2020) and Oldsmar, Florida (February 2021), as well as interesting new developments regarding the Oldsmar incident. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse ap...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of a 42-year-old Nigerian politician who was recently arrested in New York for his involvement in a $350,000 unemployment benefits fraud scheme that affected several American citizens and residents in at least 12 states. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twit...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the case of two young men in Sydney, Australia and Portland, Oregon, who ran a successful credential stuffing operation to make thousands of dollars over a period of more than two years. The Australian got two years and two months of supervised community service with zero prison time, while the American is facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted....

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde conducts a deep dive on deepfake technology, its remarkable history, recent high-profile incidents on the dark web and surface web,  recommendations and future assessments. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of a medical center employee in Seattle, Washington who stole medical information of 39 patients to rent an apartment and buy two cars. The second segment of the episode contains tips on cybersecurity best practices for kids, as the pandemic has caused a drastic increase in screen time across all age groups. Please send questions, comments, a...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of U.S. Postal Inspectors monitoring Americans' social media posts, reactions to that news, a history of the USPIS as well as examples of other agencies (in the U.S. and in Italy) that do the same thing on social media. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn ,...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the case of Geico's recent data breach announcement in California, a history of privacy issues regarding drivers' data and the possible links between the data breach and recent lawsuits that are being filed against Geico and other auto insurance companies. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents the ongoing case of a former track and field coach who stalked female athletes on social media and solicited their nude photos. In the second segment, a high school student abused her mom's access to student records to cast fraudulent votes to become the homecoming queen. They were subsequently arrested and jailed - her mom was suspended as assis...