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Home technology can be hacked. Anything from a coffee machine or LED light to a TV or a doorbell. We understand the risk of being vulnerable on our tablets and phones, but you'll be shocked to realize how much data is collected from our other smart devices and how those very same devices can lead to a much wider compromise. Many of us don't even know how many devices are on our connected networks, so we better listen up.

Today's guest is Amanda Fennell. Amanda is the Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Officer at Relativity. In her role, she is responsible for championing and directing their tech and security strategies including risk management and compliance practices. She has a Master's degree in Forensic Science and over 15 years of experience in Forensics and Cyber Security.

• [1:12] - Amanda explains Relativity, her roles in the company, and how she was drawn to this field.
• [3:35] - Many people assume Amanda has all the new and greatest technology but knowing the risks of exploitation, she is selective.
• [4:25] - There are a multitude of devices that people don't even realize they connect to their network.
• [5:23] - Because of the sheer volume of devices, hackers can do a sweep and use the information gathered.
• [6:32] - The number one security problem is keeping things up to date.
• [8:16] - Amanda walks through the simple steps of hacking smart devices.
• [9:40] - Amanda demonstrates how hacking something seemingly inconsequential can lead to accessing more.
• [11:23] - You need to know what's connected to your network. You have more than you think.
• [12:41] - Surprisingly, there are connected lightbulbs that people sacrifice security for ease of access.
• [14:02] - When guests come over and you share your password, did you take their access back?
• [15:15] - Amanda is a big fan of segregating your network. She describes what this means.
• [16:29] - How can you segregate your network?
• [18:08] - Amanda suggests using WireShark.
• [19:39] - Many people hang on and use old routers because they still function, but most are not supported with updates after just a few years.
• [21:18] - It is also common practice to use identifying information as passwords and device names.
• [22:33] - Even Direct TV can be hacked. How can this be used against you?
• [23:30] - Amanda shares an investigation and how she used a printer spool file.
• [25:06] - Medical devices, printers, and copiers can be hacked.
• [27:29] - Amanda describes the differences between two security companies and what she advises doing to stay secure.
• [31:40] - How can you implement ongoing monitoring and detection in your home network?
• [33:52] - Implement updating devices into your monthly or weekly routine.
• [36:03] - You can do a scan on your network and even ask a friend for help.
• [37:28] - Smart coffee and smart fridges seem simple but can be used for targeting phishing and even when you are leaving the house.
• [39:33] - Just making yourself a little less accessible could deter a hacker because others will be easier.
• [41:43] - Amanda shares how false donations were used in fraud.
• [43:25] - We all deserve to have our information private and secure but it also needs to be personally accessible. That's the risk.

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Fear can cause people to hoard. Blockchain would allow transparency that could alleviate those fears. Understanding the trivergance of AI, IoT, and Blockchain can transform your thinking even for those resistant to change.

Today's guest is Don Tapscott. Don is one of the world's leading authorities on the impact of technology on business and society having authored 16 widely read books, including the global bestseller Blockchain Revolution: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin is Changing Money, Business, and the World, now translated into 20 different languages. He is currently Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute, an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD, recently a two-term Chancellor of Trent University in Ontario and Member of The Order of Canada.

• [1:22] - Don shares his professional background, career, and work as an author.
• [2:55] - The Blockchain Research Institute researches how industries are affected by blockchain technology.
• [4:41] - Don and Chris think back to the earlier days of the internet.
• [7:02] - This new generation of technology represents a new paradigm.
• [8:04] - What is happening in Congress at the moment that could change everything about the industry?
• [11:35] - New paradigms create a crisis in leadership. Don's life work has been to find leaders who embrace the shift.
• [13:12] - We view this current time as the second era of the internet. What is different from the previous era?
• [14:23] - We are moving from an internet of information to an internet of value.
• [15:21] - People hoard out of fear and this impacts supply chains.
• [17:09] - Blockchain can be a solution for health records. Many people consider it a problem due to lack of understanding.
• [18:25] - Blockchain gives people the control to manage their transparency.
• [20:29] - It takes time for us as a society to figure things out. What is the future of blockchain?
• [22:19] - Don is speaking at an event about the vision of how industries will be changed by blockchain.
• [24:43] - Don references years past when CEOs didn't type because that was a secretary's job. It took time to change and it will take time to make these changes as well.
• [26:06] - There are industries that will be very resistant to change.
• [26:51] - On the Blockchain Research Institute's website, there are reports on various industries.

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At some point in our life we will encounter a cyber intrusion, either through somewhere we have done business or because we are targeted as an individual. It is important to know how to prevent identity theft as well as how to respond if you've already been compromised.

Today's guest is Adam Levin. As a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Michigan School of Law, Adam Levin is a nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, fraud, and personal finance. He is an author and the former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Levin is the chairman and founder of Cyber Scout and co-founded Credit.com. He has been featured in the New York TImes, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and The Chicago Tribune. In addition to that, he has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, CNBC, MSN, and many others.

• [1:14] - Adam shares his background and education in law and politics.
• [2:29] - In 2003, Adam created an Identity Theft company that later became a global business called Cyber Scout.
• [4:49] - Adam believes that security breaches are a certainty of life these days.
• [6:35] - While hacking has been around for a long time, Adam shares how he got into the business of identity theft protection.
• [8:36] - Over time, insurance companies have come to be support in identity theft.
• [10:01] - Chris shares a scenario of a friend that had their identity stolen.
• [12:23] - Many victims feel like they were in the wrong when in reality they may not have done anything wrong at all.
• [13:56] - In recent years, the IRS has been a lot more proactive.
• [16:02] - What is Adam's definition of identity theft?
• [19:01] - Adam explains why you should be vetting your vendor as well.
• [21:13] - There are four kinds of threat actors - state sponsored, for-profit, cause-related, and "because I can."
• [23:29] - Social engineering is the most successful method of identity theft.
• [25:42] - Adam wrote the book Swiped and explains that there needs to be a new framework around mitigating the threat of identity theft.
• [26:32] - How do we minimize your risk of exposure? This is very difficult.
• [27:46] - Two factor authorization is extremely helpful in protection.
• [28:41] - Always verify that the person you're speaking to is who you think they are.
• [30:12] - How can you monitor everything on your accounts and reports?
• [31:37] - One of the ways credit card numbers are sold on the dark web is by zip code which causes many banks to miss fraudulent use.
• [32:51] - The third "M" is to manage the damage. What can you do after an incident?
• [34:05] - Identity theft protection programs are relatively inexpensive.
• [37:01] - You can set the threshold for when you are notified. But you should choose to be notified of any purchase, even the really small ones.
• [38:50] - How do banks know when there's a fraudulent charge?
• [40:38] - There are features where you can lock the use of your card before having to change account numbers.
• [42:33] - The best protector of your portfolios, including your identity, is you the consumer.
• [44:37] - Adam describes his new podcast called What the Hack.
• [50:23] - Remember that many people are not who they claim to be.

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We can sabotage ourselves by the way we prioritize our day by not differentiating between the urgency of emails and getting distracted or manipulated by the media. Today's guest is David Kadavy. David is the author of the books Mind Management, Not Time Management, The Heart to Start, Design for Hackers, and multiple short reads. David is a self-published coach and the host of the podcast Love Your Work. David has spoken in multiple countries and has been featured in The Overserver, The Huffington Post, Upworthy, and Life Hacker.

• [1:02] - Welcome to the show, David! David explains what he does in the writing field.
• [2:50] - Chris admits he is a master procrastinator and tends to spend his time doing tasks that are not as important as others.
• [3:45] - David explains how he divides things up by mental state.
• [5:57] - A way to avoid emails that don't need attention right away, David uses a program called Boomerang.
• [7:38] - David demonstrates how open loops apply to click-bait.
• [8:56] - The looming possibility of urgent emails can waste energy.
• [10:10] - David keeps his phone on do not disturb and uses the favorites feature.
• [12:22] - The news and media can be a huge distraction.
• [13:10] - If the media captures your attention, it is not a mistake. We are attracted to negativity.
• [15:47] - You don't need to know everything that is going on every single moment of every single day. But it is hard not to get sucked in.
• [18:10] - The immediate availability to communication creates urgency that hijacks your attention.
• [19:30] - The first person that should get your attention is yourself.
• [21:00] - As you start prioritizing different things, people may stop demanding your attention immediately.
• [22:23] - David lives in Columbia and the cultural values are much different there than in the United States.
• [25:19] - People in different countries may look at time differently as well.
• [28:33] - People also tend to change how they think about time.
• [30:03] - If there is a specific set of steps to complete a task, AI can do it. But human creativity is missing.
• [32:27] - David describes a typical writing day for him and how he manages his mind.
• [35:01] - David explains the science behind why morning grogginess is actually a prime state to be in for creativity.
• [38:29] - While resting, free association gets a chance to manifest.
• [41:15] - Arguing viewpoints on social media has become a priority for a lot of people.
• [44:50] - There's so much fighting for our attention.
• [45:55] - David shares the titles and brief description of his books linked below.
• [48:01] - kdv.co is shared as an opportunity to download a free writing toolkit.

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Gifted pick-pocketers can use social engineering skills to choose their victims. Many times as we travel, we may not realize that our body language makes us an easy target.

Today's guest is Chris Kirsch. Chris is the CRO and co-founder of Rumble. With a background in product marketing and technical mindset, he has helped formulate go-to marketing strategies at PGP, Rapid7, and Veracode. In 2017, he earned the black badge for winning the social engineering capture the flag competition at DEFCON. He has a passion for InfoSec, OSINT, and is a volunteer advisor for the National Child Protection Task Force.

• [1:05] - Welcome Chris! Chris shares his background.
• [2:20] - Chris co-founded Rumble, an asset discovery company to help clients secure their network.
• [3:48] - Pick-pocketers are masters of misdirection.
• [6:34] - Chris explains why he got into the social engineering side of DEFCON.
• [8:18] - When in Paris, Chris's father was pick-pocketed which prompted him to start researching.
• [11:18] - After meeting a magician at a convention, Chris then became interested in open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• [11:51] - Chris defines the difference between the two schools of thought on pick-pocketing.
• [13:29] - Some pick-pocketers can steal without interacting with people while others utilize social interactions.
• [15:31] - Chris shares in more detail the story of his father being pick-pocketed.
• [17:38] - This experience showed Chris and his family a way that teams of people can work together to fool a target.
• [20:03] - There are some unusual laws that limit consequences for theft.
• [21:50] - Chris shares tips on where to place your wallet when traveling and demonstrates a scenario.
• [25:18] - Escalators are areas where pick-pocketing teams can be very successful.
• [28:17] - Placing your hand in your pocket to intentionally keep your belongings safe might actually make you a target.
• [30:31] - When something else is on your mind, you are an easy target. It is hard to always be aware.
• [33:19] - Chris uses an example of a phishing scam that demonstrates social engineers move you from rational thinking to emotional.
• [36:20] - Many people take these scams personally when in reality, scammers have no idea who you are.
• [38:27] - Chris references a documentary from the point of view of a social engineering target.
• [40:51] - Darren Brown on YouTube and Netflix has several videos and shows that demonstrate the psychology of many scams and manipulation.
• [43:59] - The sample you are seeing is what the person wants you to see.
• [45:12] - Chris gives actionable steps to take when feeling suspicious.
• [47:09] - Chris describes a time when he was able to use social engineering strategies that would have been shot down if the target had done something simple.
• [49:21] - For the "long con" scammers, Chris has advice about trust.
• [51:42] - Search for Kirsch Identity Fraud and you find free resources on identity theft.

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You cannot separate community and school safety from each other. They simply go hand in hand. We've seen adults displaying lack of impulse control on airplanes and as kids go back to school, we cannot underestimate the challenges that may arise. It's important to be prepared to know how to respond.

Today's guest is Jason Stoddard. Jason is the Director of School Safety and Security for the Charles County Public Schools. He is responsible for sustaining a safe learning and work environment for over 27,000 students and nearly 4,000 staff members. He is a retired police commander with over 24 years in law enforcement.

• [0:51] - Jason describes his job and what he is responsible for.
• [1:40] - Because of everyone's experience in school, everyone has their own opinion of what things should be like even though things have changed.
• [3:00] - In recent years, ransomware and hacking has been a threat to schools.
• [4:41] - School issues have not been seen as what they really are: community issues.
• [5:50] - Jason shares ways he builds relationships within the community for school safety.
• [7:10] - Handle With Care is a program that is implemented in Jason's county.
• [8:52] - Instead of asking what's wrong, ask the kid what has happened.
• [11:14] - We can never over communicate what is going on. Honest conversations are necessary.
• [12:53] - What could be the ramifications of early experiences with the criminal justice system?
• [14:40] - When the police arrest a child that could affect their safety, Jason shares that in his county, they are required to report it to him and his team.
• [16:01] - Jason's county is also committed to working with law enforcement regarding gangs.
• [18:24] - There are some services that provide social media monitoring but there are some problems with using this.
• [20:48] - Kids need to feel comfortable bringing information forward.
• [21:17] - Jason believes that this school year is set up for tragedy.
• [23:22] - Any school system is built on layers. It can never be just one plan.
• [24:58] - How do we get kids to the services they need to help them with impulse control?
• [26:08] - School safety programs cannot force kids into mediation programs.
• [28:10] - When students are suspended, they are missing out on their education and sometimes can't get caught up. This creates a cycle for more misbehavior.
• [31:15] - School systems see all the same problems everyone else sees but with the added kid component.
• [33:19] - Malware and ransomware are huge problems right now with the increase in virtual learning.
• [35:54] - Valuable information can be sold on the dark web.
• [37:27] - Swatting is where someone will call into 911 to get law enforcement to respond.
• [40:11] - Sometimes kids also hack to change their grades but are usually easily fixed.
• [41:00] - Teachers will also sometimes write their passwords on a post-it for students to see.
• [42:01] - Covid-19 continues to be incredibly challenging.
• [44:57] - Stay connected with what is going on locally, nationally, and from the CDC.
• [45:56] - The fact that this situation has been so polarizing has made policy very difficult to enforce.
• [49:53] - Jason explains some of the issues that arose through virtual learning last year.
• [50:55] - There are so many layers to security and a positive school climate is the key.

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When seconds count and freezing isn't an option and lives are at stake, how do you prepare to know what to do? Even our bodies have natural reactions. But what can you do to stay calm, level your breathing, and be alert?

Today's guest is Robert Montgomery. Robert was an operations officer in the CIA for 34 years and served in some of the most dangerous places in the world. He is also a former Marine and the founder of Guardwell Defense. Robert is an author and teaches training courses such as Combat for Women, Improvised Weapons, and Street Smarts for Students and Businesspeople designed to help anyone mitigate and deal with unexpected violence.

• [0:53] - Robert shares his background, experience, and how he shifted into training civilians for personal defense.
• [3:46] - Using security cameras that he can access on his phone, Robert shares the story of seeing people on his property while he was in Afghanistan.
• [7:29] - Through this experience, Robert realized why his wife was able to stay calm in the moment.
• [10:13] - Referencing Chris's website and podcast, Robert explains the common scams that he has seen come up.
• [11:26] - "If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan properly."
• [12:27] - There is a correlation between your heart rate and ability to control fine motor skills.
• [14:12] - Controlling your breathing is the key to lowering your heart rate.
• [16:37] - Practicing breathing in non-stressful situations can help you in the moment.
• [18:18] - Chris shares a story that connects to the discussion on adrenaline and fear.
• [19:51] - You cannot be alert all the time. Being hyper alert can lead to PTSD and often does in members of the military.
• [23:23] - With situational awareness, you have to stay level headed and make decisions quickly.
• [24:51] - It is okay to "be rude" if you feel uncomfortable.
• [27:10] - There are many signals you may notice if approached by a predator.
• [28:13] - A common situation many people find themselves in is walking or jogging outside with headphones on. This affects their awareness.
• [31:46] - Situational awareness will mitigate many problems.
• [32:47] - Robert gives some tips on what to do when beginning to travel again, especially overseas.
• [35:21] - Maintaining a lower profile to lessen your chances to be targeted for crimes as a tourist can be challenging, but Robert gives advice.
• [36:28] - Edson Tiger offers an excellent online course for training for travel.
• [38:27] - Paper copies of things are important in case things are lost.
• [39:54] - Every citizen should learn the basics of first aid.

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There are many ways your network can be accessed, not just remotely but physically. How equipped are you and your coworkers to prevent intrusions? Today's guest is Jayson E. Street.

Jayson is the author of Dissecting the Hack: The F0rb1dd3n Network Series. He is the DEFCON Groups Global Ambassador and the VP of InfoSec for SphereNY. He has also spoken at DEFCON, DerbyCon, GRRCon, and at several other cons and colleges on a variety of Information Security topics. Jayson was also featured in The National Geographic series Breakthrough Cyber Terror.

• [1:00] - Jayson explains how he hacks to help.
• [1:59] - People want to see how Jayson can get into their facility and rob them.
• [3:39] - Jayson shares how "being the bad guy" can get the information needed to educate users and clients on preventing more.
• [4:51] - Jayson has been known to rob banks and shares the story about how he robbed the wrong bank because he had to go to the bathroom.
• [7:24] - The devices Jayson uses emulate keyboards and code.
• [9:03] - Some employees for big companies like Microsoft have posted their badge on social media from which Jayson prints and uses as his own.
• [10:08] - How did Jayson get caught in robbing the wrong bank?
• [13:21] - He found out later that the bank he robbed by mistake wound up wiping their machines which cost them a lot of money even though Jayson's procedure was harmless.
• [16:01] - Jayson has a 100% success rate which shows how employees trust anyone who looks official.
• [17:13] - What is the yellow method and why does Jayson use it?
• [18:18] - Jayson describes the facility that took the longest amount of time to get into in Jamaica.
• [20:17] - In one instance, Jayson did not go back to talk to the client after conducting the pen test for a charity.
• [22:30] - When these tests happen, it isn't about winning and losing. Jayson makes sure he is caught so he can provide education and training.
• [25:08] - "The biggest thing that people can do to protect themselves is to listen to the voice in the back of your head saying that something is odd or unusual. Realize when you're at work, part of your job and responsibility is to think that something bad may happen."
• [26:25] - Companies need to give a proper avenue for employees to feel comfortable in reporting something strange.
• [28:39] - Jayson shares some of the techniques he uses that have a 100% success rate in penetrating the company's network.
• [30:06] - At events, oftentimes there are company USB drives loaded with giveaway items. These could be dangerous to use.
• [31:39] - There is no way to completely eliminate threats. The important piece is how you respond to a threat.
• [33:10] - Network security is great, but physical security of a network is just as important.
• [35:01] - Jayson explains that the users of the programs in a network are the people that need to have the proper education.
• [37:45] - Jayson has a program where he gamifies security education.
• [39:50] - Many people don't realize how easy it is for an official looking badge to be recreated.
• [41:41] - Jayson describes his most boring and simple robbery he completed in 15 seconds.
• [42:29] - What was Jayson's most successful interaction?
• [43:51] - After obliterating a company one year, management took the lessons to heart, educated their team, and had him come back the next year.
• [46:19] - If pen testers are not rooting for the client, they are in the wrong business.

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Children go missing, exploited, and trafficked everyday. It takes investigators, prosecutors, and private sector technology specialists to help them. Misinformation and TV portrayals can impact our resources that are directed to help.

Today's guest is Kevin Metcalf. Kevin is a former federal agent turned prosecutor and the founder of The National Child Protection Task Force which brings together recognized experts in the field such as strategic legal applications, open source intelligence, cellular mapping analysis, dark web investigations, and cryptocurrency to help law enforcement agencies everywhere. He has undergone training provided by the National Computer Forensics Institute, the National White Collar Crime Center, and the FBI Cellular Analysis Survey Team, among others. Kevin developed a system for working with cell phone related data in criminal cases that developed into a mobile device foundational course that focuses on the integration of legally-derived information with open source information. Kevin has also published a series of instructional books available on Amazon.

• [1:26] - Kevin shares his background and how starting the National Child Protection Task Force was not something he initially thought he'd do.
• [2:20] - As a single parent, Kevin left his job in law enforcement, went back to school, and became a prosecutor.
• [3:58] - As he was led into working in social media and cell phones, Kevin realized how often he was working on cases that had to do with children.
• [5:11] - Kevin describes the case that got him national attention and how it led to him working with experts that wanted to come together to help more kids.
• [7:01] - Chris notes the gap between law enforcement and the technology that is available. Kevin is trying to bridge that gap.
• [8:00] - How does Kevin deal with the "CSI Effect"?
• [9:57] - There is a lot of misinformation regarding human trafficking.
• [10:52] - It is very challenging to convict someone for human trafficking due to little information and the victim not being forthcoming with details out of fear.
• [12:19] - Most of the time they are able to convict for something else, like drugs or gun charges, which does at least get the person in jail without putting the victim through testifying again.
• [13:34] - There are a lot of psychological factors involved for victims even years afterwards.
• [14:55] - Kevin's organization works with missing, exploited, and trafficked children. He explains the difference between exploitation and trafficking.
• [16:49] - Children who are missing and runaways are at higher risk of being exploited and trafficked.
• [17:51] - There is a huge problem with missing children investigation or lack thereof. Predators are aware of this and take advantage.
• [21:21] - There are so many problems with statistics that Kevin doesn't know what questions to ask.
• [23:18] - Kevin feels that there are two categories for children, missing or not.
• [24:04] - Kevin lists some of the things that put children at risk, including parents trying to control everything.
• [27:35] - During the grooming process, predators are looking for the weaknesses in a parent-child relationship. Mental health issues also add another level of vulnerability.
• [31:10] - The NCPTF is composed of active duty law enforcement. Kevin explains following the rules of the jurisdiction they're working in.
• [32:51] - Although there are some controversial tools used to investigate these cases, Kevin describes how to prevent breaches in privacy.
• [35:04] - "You have to understand the limitations of technology. If you don't, you're going to misuse it, screw up an investigation, and arrest the wrong person."
• [36:19] - Kevin explains the algorithms used for facial recognition, especially using the face of a child.
• [38:43] - An investigator needs to follow up on every hit used with facial recognition.
• [39:59] - Kevin describes how the NCPTF hones their technology skills.
• [41:38] - Predators are using information willingly posted on social media to harm others.
• [42:51] - It is difficult to make politicians and policy makers understand how bad the situation is and what is needed to prosecute a predator.
• [45:00] - Newer privacy laws make it difficult to use technology to identify a human trafficker.
• [46:51] - Using these technological resources for minor infractions is a waste of time and money. They should be used for the major things.
• [49:27] - It is important to not tip predators off with what they are using to identify them. Sometimes photos and videos will allow investigators to determine their location.
• [51:14] - A lot of people don't realize how easy it is to find their information.

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Transferring money through a third party can add substantial fees and using cryptocurrency bypasses those. However, does the emerging technology invite additional risks?

Today's guest is Erica Stanford. Erica is founder of the Crypto Curry Club, UK's number one rated networking educational event for blockchain, digital currency, crypto payments AI, and tech for sustainability. She is the author of Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths, Missing Billions, and Industry Disruption. Erica is a public speaker, crypto currier, and conducts blockchain industry reviews.

• [1:02] - Erica shares what began her interest in cryptocurrency.
• [2:11] - After being mugged while overseas, Erica explains how she could only access money from a Western Union with high fees.
• [4:25] - This experience opened Erica's eyes to how many people in the world live without access to money and she learned about cryptocurrency.
• [5:06] - The Crypto Curry Club started off as a way for Erica to meet other people in the industry through events.
• [7:17] - Cryptocurrency is digital currency; money that is secured by encryption and blockchain.
• [9:05] - Prior to crypto, going through a third party was the only way to make a digital exchange. Erica explains what could happen if the third party disappears.
• [10:50] - Erica explains how blockchain works.
• [11:56] - The best part of transferring money through cryptocurrency, it is usually free of charge with absolutely no fee.
• [12:59] - Some businesses would have a minimum transaction amount due to the price they pay in fees. Crypto bypasses that.
• [14:40] - It is digital money and very volatile. People have started taking advantage of this.
• [16:02] - There's a lot of hype around cryptocurrency which means it can also get a lot of scammers creating their own currency.
• [18:22] - Even in cases where the cryptocurrency business is terrible, they still brought in millions of dollars because of the hype.
• [20:17] - There have been scams where celebrities have been hacked or a fake profile has been created stating to send them money and they'll double it for you.
• [21:05] - Erica describes recent Ponzi Schemes, networking marketing, and multi-level marketing using cryptocurrency.
• [22:22] - Cryptocurrency is created through a process called mining.
• [24:31] - In a recent Ponzi Scheme, good people invested everything they had and lost it. Some people knew it was happening but many were victims.
• [26:09] - A cryptocurrency business recently shut down. Erica discusses red flags.
• [27:51] - Erica explains "staking."
• [28:46] - Some red flags are claims of working with huge companies as customers and partnerships. Scammers can be very brazen.
• [30:00] - If you see one single thing that is fake or dishonest, you have to assume that there are more things that are untrue.
• [30:40] - Erica explains why she decided to write the book Crypto Wars.
• [31:53] - A huge scam that is still shockingly going on inspired Erica to get more information and start her research.
• [34:23] - That one event and the fact that Erica already had an audience and community, she was asked to write the book.
• [35:14] - Erica shares a discount code for the book when it is released this month.
• [36:11] - There have even been faked deaths and Erica tells the story of the scammer behind Quadriga.
• [38:40] - Some of these shocking stories are really happening and possible with cryptocurrency.
• [40:16] - There could be ways to track everything, but if someone has been planning a scam, Erica explains how they can get around that.

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