He caught one of America’s most dangerous spies, and now he’s warning the world about what’s coming next. Former FBI and cybersecurity expert agent Eric O’Neill spent years undercover to expose one of the most damaging double agents in U.S. history. Now, he says the next great threat isn’t coming from guns or bombs- it’s coming from AI, deepfakes, and cyber warfare. If you want to understand how the next war will be fought — and how to defend yourself in it — don’t miss this one.
In this episode, Eric reveals:
- How he helped take down a spy who betrayed the U.S.
- The biggest cyberattacks in American history — and what we learned
- How AI bots are reshaping the way we think and the way we act
- Why social media has become a national security risk
- What truth looks like in the age of disinformation
- The rise of “romance fraud” and how to protect yourself
Eric’s Book: Spies, Lies & Cybercrimes
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Taking down a spy who betrayed the U.S.
05:30 - The U.S.’s worst cyberattacks and how we’ve adjusted
11:30 - How equipped is the U.S. to deal with cyber attacks?
20:00 - Why are other governments creating bots?
25:00 - Social media is a net negative
31:00 - Put your mind in a state of boredom
34:00 - How to find the truth in the age of deepfakes
41:00 - Countries should police their own cyberspace
44:30 - “Romance fraud” and how to stay safe from it
56:00 - Thanks Eric for joining the show! Like & Subscribe
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