Wealthy Behavior

Cybercrime Today: Scams, AI & Safety


Listen Later

Eight-digit passwords are out—randomized 20+ alphanumeric passwords are in. Cybercrime has exploded into a $10.5 trillion global industry, and experts estimate it will double in the next three years. Even more alarming: today’s most sophisticated schemes aren’t just coming from overseas. Local criminals are adopting the same high-level tactics, putting all of us at greater risk.

 

Mark Hurley, CEO of Digital Privacy & Protection LLC, joins to break down the latest scams, the evolving role of AI in cybercrime, and the practical steps you can take to stay safer online.

  

  • How AI is reshaping cybercrime—and making attacks harder to spot
  • Why simply booking a hotel could end up costing you more than your stay
  • Whether data protection services are worth the investment
  • If some devices (iOS vs. Android) are truly more secure
  • How password managers work—and whether Google and Apple’s randomized passwords are safe to use


Send your questions to [email protected]


And, don’t miss our free ebook and video course, How To Build Your Next Million—packed with expert insights on saving, investing, and protecting your wealth.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Wealthy BehaviorBy Heritage Financial Services

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

54 ratings


More shows like Wealthy Behavior

View all
The Bill Simmons Podcast by The Ringer

The Bill Simmons Podcast

30,177 Listeners

Up First from NPR by NPR

Up First from NPR

56,516 Listeners

The Zach Lowe Show by The Ringer

The Zach Lowe Show

2,130 Listeners

The Ryen Russillo Show by Barstool Sports

The Ryen Russillo Show

2,956 Listeners