How did a Wall Street-bound grad become a pioneer in counterterrorism and threat intelligence? In this episode, Josh Lefkowitz, CEO of Flashpoint, joins Ari to unpack that journey — and share critical insights from the frontlines of global threat monitoring.

Josh shares how 9/11 transformed his career trajectory and catalyzed his entry into the national security world. Fast forward to today, Flashpoint supports over 800 global clients with intelligence spanning jihadist networks, cybercrime, and geopolitical threats.

From the rise of AI-enabled fraud to North Korea’s massive infiltration of the Fortune 500 via remote IT workers, Josh details the most urgent risks facing both public and private sectors. He explains how adversaries are blending AI, stolen data, and social engineering in increasingly sophisticated attacks—and why we’re only in the early innings.You’ll also hear about:

• The staggering rise of infostealer malware and its role in ransomware
• How Flashpoint blends scalable tech with human analysts to stay ahead
• Why collaboration is now essential: one team, one fight
• The game-changing Flashpoint–TRM integration that unites on- and off-chain intelligence

As adversaries evolve, so must our defenses. This is a masterclass in intelligence, innovation, and what it takes to build security in real time.