On the Fringe

Ep. 11 - Sherri Davidoff on Phishing, Deepfakes and How Cybercrime Is Evolving


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Once dubbed a “security badass” by the New York Times, Sherri Davidoff is CEO of LMG Security and joins On The Fringe to unpack the fast-changing world of cyber threats, with a focus on how AI-powered deepfakes are fueling a new wave of financial scams.

 

From real-world cases of AI-generated voice fraud costing victims thousands, to cybercriminals using tools like WormGPT and FraudGPT, they reveal how artificial intelligence is making attacks more harder to spot.

 

For anyone responsible for protecting sensitive data, financial flows or employee benefits, this episode offers practical insights into the threats of today and the tools that can keep your organization safe.

 

Tune in to this episode as we explore: 

(00:00) AI deepfakes and financial scams – what are they and how are they playing out?

(04:01) How hacker tools are evolving on the dark web

(06:42) A new era of phishing emails

(11:18) Training the next generation of security professionals

(15:36) Women in tech: a personal journey

(17:47) Balancing careers with elder care

(20:14) The role of AI in cybersecurity’s future

 

Links mentioned in the episode:

Sherri Davidoff on LinkedIn

LMG Security

 

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On the FringeBy Anne Larson