
Phishing
07/12/23 • 45 min
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!
Want to hear more? Past episodes are all posted, including on YouTube! Follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on the conversation!
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!
Want to hear more? Past episodes are all posted, including on YouTube! Follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on the conversation!
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History of Cybercrime
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.
Want to hear more? Past episodes are all posted, including on YouTube! Follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on the conversation!
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Cyber Extortion
What do cybercriminals do with the information they may take after a successful phishing attempt? On this episode of Cyber Savvy Andrew and Mike will discuss Cyber Extortion. Victims of cyber extortion can range from individuals to small businesses, to huge corporate entities. Listen in as Mike details some of the dangers and costs that can be faced once cybercriminals have gotten their hands on sensitive information.
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].
Some cyber crimes are more relatable than others. Join us next time as we discuss Identity Theft and speak to a member of the DTC team that was recently personally affected, and hear the steps they took to protect their personal data from this and future attacks.
Looking for more cybersecurity related content? Check out DTC’s blogspace to read more!
Want to hear more? Past episodes are all posted, including on YouTube! Follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on the conversation!
Cyber Savvy - Phishing
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.
Welcome to our podcast today. This is a very important subject of phishing, and if you don't know what phishing is and you haven't been a victim of phishing, trust me, you will be.
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