History of Cybercrime

06/13/23 • 25 min

Cybercrime-where did it all begin? It is difficult to frame the full breadth of cybercrime today without understanding the history first. Mike Urbanik has spent considerable time researching the subject and highlights for us where the roots of today’s cyber criminals, their motivations, and their techniques come from. Join us as Andrew Rose and Mike touch on some significant instances and have a conversation about those that best represent various sectors.
Andrew Rose began a cybersecurity awareness program in 2016 while at a major agricultural bank after recognizing that the ag sector wasn’t getting the attention it needed about the risks posed by cybercriminals and other adversaries. He helped coordinate several symposiums and events focusing on the topic. He is now an independent contractor and volunteers his time to bringing cybersecurity awareness, education, mitigation, and response to the ag and food supply chain (and other special projects). His focus is on mitigating emerging threats. In addition to his experience in cybersecurity, he has a deep understanding of banking/finance, risk management, and other professional service sectors related to food, agriculture, and climate.
Michael Urbanik is an Account Executive with R.K Tongue Co., Inc. and is licensed in both Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance. He has experience working with both large and middle market commercial clients. He enjoys helping his clients understand the risks they face and develop cost effective plans to successfully mitigate and transfer these risks.
Did you enjoy today’s episode? Think we missed an important sector that should have been discussed? We here at DTC, Inc. would love your feedback on today’s episode! Please email us your comments and questions at [email protected].
Read on with our most recent blogpost: How the First Cyber War (2007) Set the Stage for Today's Cyber Financial Attacks
On our next episode Andrew and Mike will be joined by special guest Scott Leister, DTC’s own Director of Technology to discuss Phishing and the dangers facing unprepared end users.

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Introduction to Cyber Savvy

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A successful cyber-attack has taken your organization/agency off-line. The FBI and CISA have been contacted. As you know, if this hasn’t already impacted you (either directly or indirectly), it will. When your networks are compromised, what happens next? Who do you call?

Be cyber savvy. Beginning June 13, 2023 our podcast series starts with the history of cybercrime, discusses how to mitigate against being a victim or what to do as you are being attacked, and finally the aftermath. The dust pans and brooms part of the equation.

Join Michael Urbanik, a cyber risk management specialist from RK Tongue, and Andrew Rose as they (and their guests) explore elements of elite IT support and risk management tools to manage more of the variables in a complex cyber security world.
During this introductory episode our hosts will have a conversation with E. Andrew Gerner, CFP®, President – RK Tongue Co., Inc. and Steve McNamara, Founder & CEO - DTC, Inc. about what it means to be Cyber Savvy in daily business practices.
E. Andrew Gerner, CFP® is President and an equity member of the insurance firm R. K. Tongue Co., Inc. He is also Principal and Founder of the R. K. Tongue-affiliated investment and financial services firm Tongue | GERNER Financial Services, LLC. Mr. Gerner is a property & casualty and life & health licensed independent insurance agent and broker, a series 7 and 66 Investment Adviser, and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM. He specializes in risk management, asset protection, wealth management, retirement plans, and financial planning for members of the healthcare and professional services industries. He lectures regionally to healthcare, legal, and financial professionals on various risk management, financial, and insurance-related topics.
Steve McNamara founded DTC, Inc. in 1998 with an objective to always “do the next right thing” for clients and team members alike and holds fast to a mission of making IT work through innovative solutions and meaningful connections. Years ago, it became apparent that although located in one of the most technologically advanced areas in the country, the options for IT support were not up to par. DTC, originally Dental Technology Center, began to focus on providing IT support to the dental community. What started out as a few clients quickly spread to hundreds of practices, eventually solidifying DTC as the largest dental IT support company in the Mid-Atlantic. Expanding outside of the dental sector, DTC now serves clients in all industries and is always looking for a new challenge.
We are very excited to announce that our first full length episode of Cyber Savvy will soon be available!! Please join Michael and Andrew as they take a deep dive into the History of Cybercrime on June 13, 2023.
Ever ask yourself: What does an MSP do, anyway? Read our most recent blogpost to find out!

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Phishing

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In recent decades we have seen the number of computers and mobile devices multiply greatly making phishing scams incredibly lucrative. Phishing attempts are often the first step to more invasive and damaging attacks in which individual and corporate data is compromised. Join Andrew, Mike, and special guest Scott Leister, Director of Technology from DTC, as they discuss the many clever ways cybercriminals may disguise correspondence as coming from familiar and reputable entities in the attempt to access private information.
Scott Leister has more than two decades of experience in the MSP space, serving as a senior technician at DTC. Much of Scott’s career has been dedicated to enhancing security measures, driving automation, and safeguarding data for both DTC and valued clients. Scott is fully committed to constantly strengthening DTC’s systems and proactively addressing emerging threats within the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity.
Andrew Rose began a cybersecurity awareness program in 2016 while at a major agricultural bank after recognizing that the ag sector wasn’t getting the attention it needed about the risks posed by cybercriminals and other adversaries. He helped coordinate several symposiums and events focusing on the topic. He is now an independent contractor and volunteers his time to bringing cybersecurity awareness, education, mitigation, and response to the ag and food supply chain (and other special projects). His focus is on mitigating emerging threats. In addition to his experience in cybersecurity, he has a deep understanding of banking/finance, risk management, and other professional service sectors related to food, agriculture, and climate.
Michael Urbanik is an Account Executive with R.K Tongue Co., Inc. and is licensed in both Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance. He has experience working with both large and middle market commercial clients. He enjoys helping his clients understand the risks they face and develop cost effective plans to successfully mitigate and transfer these risks.
Did you enjoy today’s episode? Personal experience to share? We here at DTC, Inc. would love to hear from you! Please email us your comments and questions at [email protected].
What will cybercriminals do with the stolen data they obtain from phishing scams? On our next episode Andrew and Mike will be discussing one of the possibilities, Cyber Extortion.
Looking for more cybersecurity related content? Check out DTC’s blogspace to read more!

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Cyber Savvy - History of Cybercrime

Transcript

[INTRO MUSIC]

[00:00:06 Andrew Rose] Welcome to Cyber Savvy. This podcast was created by DTC to bring awareness, mitigation and response to cybersecurity threats companies and organizations face daily. Be prepared. Be cyber savvy.

Hello, my name is Andrew Rose and I'm excited to welcome Mike Urbani