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Chris Parker, the founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com, interviews guests and tells real-life stories about topics to open your eyes to the danger and traps lurking in the real world, ranging from online scams and frauds to everyday situations where people are trying to take advantage of you—for their gain and your loss. Our goal is to educate and equip you, so you learn how to spot the warning signs of trouble, take quick action, and lower the risk of becoming a victim. Biografías y Memorias Crímenes Reales Política y Gobierno
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  • Why You Fall For Scams

    Why You Fall For Scams
    Jan 7 2026
    Why do smart, capable people fall for scams even when the warning signs seem obvious in hindsight? In this episode, Dan Ariely joins us to examine how intuition often leads us in the wrong direction, especially under stress, uncertainty, or emotional pressure. A renowned behavioral economist, longtime professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, Misbehaving, and Misbelief, Dan has spent decades studying why rational people consistently make choices that don't serve them. We talk about the deeply human forces that shape how we decide who to trust, and how easily those instincts can be exploited in high-stakes situations involving fraud, financial loss, and digital deception. Dan shares a deeply personal story about surviving severe burns and the long process of self-acceptance that followed, using his own experience to show how hiding, blending in, and social pressure quietly influence behavior in ways most of us never stop to question. We also explore why stress pushes people to search for patterns, stories, and a sense of control, even when those explanations aren't accurate. Dan explains how our minds operate like a "vintage Swiss Army knife," well suited for small, predictable communities but poorly equipped for modern risks like scams, cybersecurity threats, and low-probability, high-impact events. Topics include why near-misses teach the wrong lessons, why authority and urgency are so effective in manipulation, and why expecting people to be perfectly rational is a losing strategy. We also discuss practical ways to slow decisions down and bring in outside perspectives to help design safeguards that work with human nature. Show Notes: [01:52] Dan Ariely joins the episode to examine how human decision-making actually works under pressure.[03:41] How intuition can point us in the wrong direction during moments of stress and uncertainty.[05:26] Trust, authority, and urgency as core levers used in fraud and manipulation.[07:12] When decisions feel overwhelming, the brain's tendency to rely on shortcuts.[08:58] Dan explains why rational thinking often breaks down faster than we expect.[10:34] Near-misses and how they quietly reinforce false confidence instead of caution.[12:09] Why repeated exposure to risk doesn't necessarily make people better decision-makers.[13:55] Stress-driven pattern seeking and the human need for explanation and control.[15:32] Superstition, conspiracy thinking, and what they reveal about uncertainty tolerance.[17:18] Why modern threats like scams and cybercrime confuse brains built for simpler environments.[18:56] The "vintage Swiss Army knife" analogy and what it says about human cognition.[20:41] Authority cues and why skepticism often disappears in the presence of perceived expertise.[22:27] Slowing decisions down as one of the most reliable defenses against manipulation.[24:13] Dan reflects on how behavioral economics challenged traditional models of rational choice.[25:59] A personal story about surviving severe burns and the long path to self-acceptance.[27:44] How hiding and blending in can quietly shape behavior and self-perception.[29:31] Social pressure and its role in everyday compliance and risk-taking.[31:16] Why vulnerability doesn't look the way people expect it to.[33:02] Expecting perfect rationality and why that assumption consistently fails.[34:47] Designing systems that account for human limits instead of ignoring them.[36:33] The value of outside perspective when decisions carry real consequences.[38:19] Practical ways individuals can reduce risk by changing how they decide.[40:05] When slowing down matters more than having more information.[41:52] Applying behavioral insights to fraud prevention and digital safety.[43:38] Why better tools help, but mindset still plays a critical role.[45:24] Final thoughts on working with human nature rather than fighting it.[48:02] What listeners can take away about decision-making, risk, and self-awareness. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Links and Resources: Podcast Web PageFacebook Pagewhatismyipaddress.comEasy Prey on InstagramEasy Prey on TwitterEasy Prey on LinkedInEasy Prey on YouTubeEasy Prey on PinterestDan ArielyDan Ariely - LinkedIn Books by Dan ArielyDan Ariely - YouTube
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  • Mobile Device Threats

    Mobile Device Threats
    Dec 31 2025
    In a world where we're told to carry our entire lives in our pockets, we've reached a strange tipping point where the very devices meant to connect us have become windows into our private lives for those who wish us harm. It's no longer a matter of looking for the "shady" corners of the internet; today, the threats come from nation-state actors, advanced AI, and even the people we think we're hiring. We are living in an era where the most sophisticated hackers aren't just trying to break into your phone, they're trying to move into your business by pretending to be your best employee. Joining the conversation today is Jared Shepard, an innovative industry leader and the CEO of Hypori. A U.S. Army veteran with over 20 years of experience, Jared's journey is far from typical; he went from being a high school dropout to serving as a sniper and eventually becoming the lead technical planner for the Army's Third Corps. He is also the founder of Intelligent Waves and the chair of the nonprofit Warriors Ethos, bringing a perspective shaped by years of advising technologists in active war zones. We're going to dive deep into why Jared believes everything you own should be considered already compromised and why that realization is the first step toward true security. From the terrifying reality of his own 401k being stolen via identity theft to the future of "dumb terminals" that protect your privacy by storing nothing at all, this discussion challenges the status quo. We'll explore how to navigate a future where AI can fake your identity in real-time and why the ultimate battle in cybersecurity isn't against a specific country, but against our own human tendency toward laziness. Show Notes: [[02:12] Jared Shepard of Hypori is here to discuss how modern cyber threats actually play out in real life.[04:48] How modern attacks unfold slowly instead of triggering obvious alarms.[05:55] Why many victims don't realize anything is wrong until secondary systems start failing.[07:56] What identity theft looks like when accounts are targeted methodically over time.[08:48] How attackers prioritize persistence and access over immediate financial gain.[10:32] A real attempt to take over long-term financial accounts and how it surfaced.[13:07] Why financial institutions often respond late even when fraud is already underway.[15:44] The limits of traditional identity verification in an AI-driven threat environment.[16:52] Why layered authentication still fails when underlying identity data is compromised.[18:21] Deepfakes, voice cloning, and why video calls no longer prove much.[20:57] How laptop farms are used to bypass hiring controls and internal access checks.[22:18] Why insider-style access is increasingly coming from outside the organization.[23:33] Why some companies are quietly bringing back in-person steps for sensitive roles.[26:09] SIM farms, mobile identity abuse, and how scale changes detection.[28:47] The growing tension between personal privacy and corporate device control.[31:22] Why assuming device compromise changes everything downstream.[33:58] Isolating data from endpoints instead of trying to secure the device itself.[35:12] How moving compute and data off the endpoint reduces exposure without requiring device monitoring.[36:35] How pixel-only access limits data exposure even on compromised hardware.[39:11] Why AI training data introduces new security and poisoning risks.[41:46] Why recovery planning is often overlooked until it's too late.[44:18] The problem with victim-blaming and how it distorts security responses.[46:52] Why layered defenses matter more than any single tool or platform.[47:58] What practical preparation looks like for individuals, not just enterprises.[49:12] Rethinking privacy as controlled access rather than total lock-down. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Links and Resources: Podcast Web PageFacebook Pagewhatismyipaddress.comEasy Prey on InstagramEasy Prey on TwitterEasy Prey on LinkedInEasy Prey on YouTubeEasy Prey on PinterestJared Shepard - HyporiJared Shepard - LinkedInWarriors Ethos - Jared Shepard
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  • Past, Present, and Future of AI agents

    Past, Present, and Future of AI agents
    Dec 24 2025
    The intersection of AI and cybersecurity is changing faster than anyone expected, and that pace is creating both incredible innovation and brand-new risks we're only beginning to understand. From deepfake ads that fool even seasoned security professionals to autonomous agents capable of acting on our behalf, the threat landscape looks very different than it did even a year ago. To explore what this evolution means for everyday people and for enterprises trying to keep up, I'm joined by Chris Kirschke, Field CISO at Tuskira and a security leader with more than two decades of experience navigating complex cyber environments. Chris talks about his unconventional path into the industry, how much harder it is for new professionals to enter cybersecurity today, and the surprising story of how he recently fell for a fake Facebook ad that showcased just how convincing AI-powered scams have become. He breaks down the four major waves of InfoSec from the rise of the web, through mobile and cloud, to the sudden, uncontrollable arrival of generative AI. He then explains why this fourth wave caught companies completely off guard. GenAI wasn't something organizations adopted thoughtfully; it appeared overnight, with thousands of employees using it long before security teams understood its impact. That forced long-ignored issues like data classification, permissions cleanup, and internal hygiene to the forefront. We also dive into the world of agentic AI which is AI that doesn't just analyze but actually acts and the incredible opportunities and dangers that come with it. Chris shares how low-code orchestration, continuous penetration testing, context engineering, and security "mesh" architectures are reshaping modern InfoSec. Chris spends a lot of time talking about the human side of all this and why guardrails matter, how easy it is to over-automate, and the simple truth that AI still struggles with the soft skills security teams rely on every day. He also shares what companies should think about before diving into AI, starting with understanding their data, looping in legal and privacy teams early, and giving themselves room to experiment without turning everything over to an agent on day one. Show Notes: [00:00] Chris Kirschke, Field CISO at Tuskira, is here to explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and why modern threats look so different today.[03:05] Chris shares his unexpected path from bartending into IT in the late '90s, reflecting on how difficult it has become for newcomers to enter cybersecurity today.[06:18] A convincing Facebook scam slips past his defenses, illustrating how AI-enhanced fraud makes traditional red flags far harder to spot.[09:32] GenAI's sudden arrival in the workplace creates chaos as employees adopt tools faster than security teams can assess risk.[12:08] The conversation shifts to AI-driven penetration testing and how continuous, automated testing is replacing traditional annual reports.[15:23] Agentic AI enters the picture as Chris explains how low-code orchestration and autonomous agents are transforming security workflows.[18:24] He discusses when consumers can safely rely on AI agents and why human-in-the-loop oversight remains essential for anything involving transactions or access.[21:48] AI's dependence on context becomes clear as organizations move toward context lakes to support more intelligent, adaptive security models.[25:46] He highlights early experiments where AI agents automatically fix vulnerabilities in code, along with the dangers of developers becoming over-reliant on automation.[29:50] AI emerges as a support tool rather than a replacement, with Chris emphasizing that communication, trust, and human judgment remain central to the security profession.[33:35] A mock deposition experience reveals how AI might help individuals prepare for high-stress legal or compliance scenarios.[37:13] Chris outlines practical guardrails for adopting AI—starting with data understanding, legal partnerships, and clear architectural patterns.[40:21] Chatbot failures remind everyone that AI can invent policies or explanations when it lacks guidance, underscoring the need for strong oversight.[41:32] Closing thoughts include where to find more of Chris's work and continue learning about Tuskira's approach to AI security. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Links and Resources: Podcast Web PageFacebook Pagewhatismyipaddress.comEasy Prey on InstagramEasy Prey on TwitterEasy Prey on LinkedInEasy Prey on YouTubeEasy Prey on PinterestTuskiraChris Kirschke -LinkedIn
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