The Security Guy and CIA Spy PodBroadcast by Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka

Peter and Robert discuss Ransomware knocking a small town back to paper records. They also talk about how to protect yourself from credit card fraud, romance scams, in addition to a predator slashing womens tires and faking help to abduct them. Ransomware attack sends US county back to 1977 https://www.theregister.com/2022/05/29/security_roundup/ Credit Card Fraud Is the Problem That Won't Go Away...

This episode was recorded 5 days before the tragic mass shooting event in Texas! Peter and Robert discuss the murderous rampage resulting in the death of 10 innocents in Buffalo. Learn how to spot someone who is "coming undone" and know what your options are for personal protection. The recent tragic event in Texas proves that the discussion around gun violence and mass shootings is arguably THE M...

Peter Warmka and Robert Siciliano discuss fake news also known as disinformation or misinformation and how it is being used to con everyday people out of their money and even their vote.

With Covid calming down, and everyone getting back to traveling for business and pleasure, Robert and Peter tell their own stories about travel mishaps and scams, and cover a multitude of proactive safety and security tips to ensure safe Summer travels. Tourism and vacations are supposed to be filled with great moments, not terrible ones. Listen to the security guy and CIA spy as they bring awaren...

Former CIA spy, Peter Warmka, reveals the dangers of his profession and how he cracked the code to hacking humans! In this episode Peter Warmka is interviewed by the Protect Now head of training and former investogator, Robert Siciliano. Peter reveals proven, declassified secrets behind the art of human hacking. Episode's keynotes / comments / links: 🔗 Peters two TEDx talks: https://www.youtube.c...

Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss Russia weighs the risks of launching cyberattacks against the West and how Russia may be primed to hack America’s infrastructure. They dive into how data-wiping software is found on ‘hundreds’ of Ukrainian computers and how to protect yourself against a cyberattack as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates. Episode's keynotes / comments / links: 🔗 Russia wei...

Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss the world's most powerful cyberweapon, which is spyware used by governments around the world. They dig into a shooting where nine police officers killed an unarmed citizen. They discuss social media scams such as romance scams and investment scams are making bad guys big bucks. And they bring attention to social media hoaxes revolving around claiming thiev...

Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss 40 billion wreckage being compromised in 2021, it’s getting worse and it’s not getting any better. The FBI sent out a bulletin Malicious USB drives are being posted to businesses. Russia Arrests REvil Ransomware Gang Responsible for High-Profile Cyber Attacks and Police warn of parking meter phishing. Episode’s links: 🔗 More than 40 billion records expose...

Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka dive into all of the recent smash and grab crimes that have been happening in malls and in affluent high-end stores across the country. These particular crimes have also included home invasions resulting in murder and they discussed the proliferation of gun sales as a result. The Apple AirTag has become a smash hit, but there is a tremendous amount of fear, uncert...

In this episode, Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmla discuss the Oxford school shooting and how irresponsible parents can be when they themselves are mentally unfit and then provide their mentally unfit children firearms. They expose a scam site that makes it possible to set up fake phone accounts, they discuss what synthetic identity theft is and the associated risks and they talk about a new risk...

Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss online shopping scams and how bad guys create scammy websites designed to look like major retailers, and how to prevent your money and credit cards from being Grinched. They delve into a new book revealing what makes us click on cyber scams and how the brain is tricked. And finally, they talk about the inconsistency in website password rules and how the pa...

What can the recent Astroworld Festival tragedy teach us about safety? Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss the awful AstroWorld tragedy where eight people were unnecessarily killed and how "duty of care" needs to be exercised not just by companies but by individuals. They cover numerous data breaches including the recent Robin Hood data breach and what data breach notification laws mean for...

Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka do a deep dive into how attackers hack humans and they discuss a $35 million virtual robbery assisted by artificial intelligence. They dig into a recent bulletin by the FBI regarding wastewater facilities being hacked and how the US government claims there have been almost $600 million in ransomware earnings in 2021 by criminals. Finish the broadcast discussing a...

In this episode, Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss "secondhand devices," those digital devices such as iPhones, iPads, Androids or Windows and Macs and even printers that need either recycling or might be sold on the secondhand market and what to do to not just protect the environment but also to protect your privacy, identity and digital security. They also talk about phishing and, even s...

Robert Siciliano and Peter Warmka discuss social media and its impact on mental health and how these platforms affect our youth, their personal development, and even how adults treat each other. They cover social media security, online reputation management, and privacy as it relates to keeping your information safe and secure from predators and thieves. Episode's links/keynotes: 🔗 Social Media a...

Robert and Peter discuss a business email compromise scam in which a New Hampshire municipality lost over $2 million in a scam that can happen to any city or town or any small business. They cover a recent study showing how phishing losses have tripled and an insider fraud case where an employee stole over $3 million. And it is back to school! But that also, unfortunately, means back to school sho...

Robert and Peter discuss the massive T-Mobile breach where 100 million users' personal and sensitive information was compromised. They also talk about other messy security issues... MasterCard will be removing the magnetic stripe from their credit cards and the implications of credit card fraud, and how to protect yourself. Apple will be scanning iCloud users' accounts and reporting child pornogra...

In this episode Robert and Peter discuss how to spot fake news

In todays episode Robert and Peter talk about the vulnerabilities of social media platforms collecting personal information which can be exploited by human hackers. Learn examples of how much invaluable data I can collect from Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter, which allows scammers to develop a personality assessment profile indicating their motivations and vulnerabilities. Episode's links/keynotes:...

In today’s episode, Robert and Peter discuss how mobile phones are beginning to replace wallets and how they may positively and negatively impact privacy, security, and convenience.  They also discuss the ongoing fallout from the recent ransomware attack and how much worse these attacks will become and how the Biden administration responds. Episode's links: https://securityboulevard.com/2021/...

In today’s episode, Rober and Peter discuss if hacked businesses should pay ransom, what are the consequences of doing so and what else we can learn from the recent Colonial Pipeline hack. They also provide deep analysis regarding the security awareness mindset...  Find out if you are a sheep, a sheepdog, or maybe a wolf, and how does it translate into your ability to protect yourself, your l...

Welcome to The Security Guy & CIA Spy, the podcast where Security Expert Robert Siciliano and former CIA Intelligence Officer Peter Warnka talk openly about outsmarting hackers, scammers, and other cybercriminals! With every episode, we will expose personal security vulnerabilities, cybercrime, analyze the victim’s circumstances, and teach you how to become the toughest target possible for var...