Best Cyber Security Week In Review Podcasts (2025)

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When You’re Told “No Budget”: The Blueprint for Staying Secure 24:08

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What happens when your to-do list keeps growing but your budget doesn’t? Hazel is joined by three Cisco Talos Incident Response experts to talk about the reality many organizations face: rising threats, aging infrastructure, and fewer people to defend it all. From configuring what you already have, to open-source strategies, to the impact of cybers…

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How Meta Became Ground Zero for Global Scams 1:04:46

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology host Karisse Hendrick explores two major developments in today’s fraud ecosystem. She begins with a detailed walkthrough of a recent DOJ case involving U.S.-based collaborators supporting Indian call-center scams that defrauded older Americans…

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How Attackers Use Your Own Tools Against You (IR trends Q3 2025) 11:21

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In this episode of Talos Takes Hazel sits down with Talos' Bill Largent and Craig Jackson to discuss the latest Cisco Talos Incident Response Quarterly Trends Report (Q3 2025). From a wave of Toolshell events, to a rise in post-exploitation phishing, and the misuse of legitimate tools like Velociraptor, this quarter’s cases all point to a theme: at…

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Fraud News - Tracking 2025's Fraud & Cyber Shifts 42:47

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick unpacks a wave of major fraud news and security trends. From the execution sentences of Myanmar’s scam compound kingpins and Starlink’s device crackdown, to Singapore’s $150 million asset freeze targeting the Prince Grou…

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VAMP at 2.2%: What No One Told Merchants 46:42

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this investigative update, Fraudology breaks down Visa’s VAMP rollout and its immediate effects on merchants and acquirers. Topics include why some September activity is already being fined; how VAMP now combines TC40 fraud alerts and chargebacks; the $8-per-instance fe…

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Why Sanctions May Finally Dent SE Asia Scam Rings 48:31

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick analyzes several major developments in the global fraud landscape. She breaks down U.S. sanctions against a Cambodian financial group and the coordinated raids on scam compounds in Myanmar, highlighting how enforcement e…

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Passwordless Security: Debunking the Biggest Myths 15:08

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On this episode of Talos Takes, Hazel welcomes Cisco Duo experts Steven Leung and Tess Mishoe to bust the most common myths around passwordless security and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Discover why not all MFA is created equal, why passwordless doesn't mean less security, and the most seamless way to adopt passwordless solutions. Plus, learn…

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The Deepfake Tipping Point with Frank McKenna 45:39

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology In this must-listen episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick welcomes back fraud prevention expert Frank McKenna, co-founder of Point Predictive. Together, they explore the explosive rise of deepfakes and AI-generated voice clo…

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Inside Meta’s Security Nightmare: Growth Over Safety? 42:22

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology In this eye-opening episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick uncovers two shocking case studies that expose major security failures at T-Mobile and Meta, and what they mean for the future of digital fraud prevention. Karisse be…

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You Can't Patch Burnout: When Cybersecurity Takes a Toll 47:21

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Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month brings a wave of tips: update your software, enable MFA, use strong passwords. But what good is any of that if the people behind the defenses are feeling burned out? In this episode of Talos Takes, Hazel sits down with Joe Marshall for a candid, vulnerable conversation about the human cost of cybersecuri…

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The Dark Side of Marketplaces: Walmart’s Fraud Problem Exposed 50:24

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology host Karisse Hendrick kicks off this episode with updates on recent fraud news, including new sanctions against Southeast Asian cyber scam networks and the ongoing Shiny Hunters attacks targeting Salesforce plugins. But the meat of the episode…

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Fraud’s Epic Shift: Who’s Really Behind the Scams? 33:32

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick explores a disturbing trend in cybercrime the dramatic shift in who is perpetrating large scale fraud and scams targeting Western countries. Karisse reveals how fraud originating from Eastern Europe and Nigeria h…

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Tampered Chef: When Malvertising Serves Up Infostealers 11:22

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Imagine downloading a PDF Editor tool from the internet that works great...until nearly two months later, when it quietly steals your credentials. That’s the reality of “Tampered Chef,” a malvertising campaign that preyed on users searching for everyday software. In this episode, Nick Biasini explains how cybercriminals are investing in "malvertisi…

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Fraudology Crossover: Together in Austin 31:55

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this special crossover episode of Fraudology and Banking on Fraudology, hosts Karisse and Hailey meetup in Austin, Texas to discuss the latest developments in fraud prevention and artificial intelligence. The episode kicks off with exciting news as Karisse shares that s…

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Inside 2025’s Biggest Fraud Scandals 55:50

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai This episode of Fraudology returns with a comprehensive fraud news roundup, as host Karisse Hendrick examines major cybersecurity incidents and emerging scam tactics. This episode offers an in-depth look at the Salesforce data breach that impacted hundreds of organizations…

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Inside the Black Hat NOC: Lessons in Securing One of the Wildest Networks 23:05

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How do you build and defend a network where attacks are not just expected-they're part of the curriculum? In this episode, Hazel talks with Jessica Oppenheimer, Director of Security Operations at Cisco, about the ten years she's spent in the Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC). Explore the technical challenges of segmenting and monitoring a n…

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SardineCon 2025 Recap: The Scam Crisis Uncovered 32:51

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology host Karisse Hendrick provides an insider's look at SardineCon, the first annual user conference for fraud prevention company Sardine. With over 200 attendees from fintech, banking, crypto, and ecommerce, the event brought together fraud fight…

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Who’s Buying Your Data? Ron Zayas Reveals the Truth 49:18

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with Ron Zayas, CEO and founder of Ironwall by Incogni, to explore the alarming world of data privacy and its connection to fraud and cybercrime. Zayas, an expert in online privacy protection, reveals how seemi…

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Renata Galvão: Surviving Child Identity Theft 41:05

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with Renata Galvão to discuss the alarming rise of synthetic identity fraud targeting children. Galvo shares her personal story of having her identity stolen as a child in Brazil, detailing the devastat…

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AI vs. Scammers: Inside the New War on Fraud with Frank McKenna 56:21

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick and guest Frank McKenna dive into the cutting-edge world of AI-powered fraud prevention with special guest Brad Joffe, CCO of Apate AI. As scams and online fraud reach epidemic proportions, costing victims over a trillio…

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Breaking Down Chaos: Tactics and Origins of a New RaaS Operation 15:33

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Hazel is joined by threat intelligence researcher James Nutland to discuss Cisco Talos’ latest findings on the newly emerged Chaos ransomware group. Based on real-world incident response engagements, James breaks down Chaos’ fast, multi-threaded encryption, their use of social engineering and remote access tools like Quick Assist, and the group’s l…

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Behind Amazon’s Counterfeit Crime Unit with Kebharu Smith 50:02

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with Kebharu Smith, the Associate General Counsel and Director of the Counterfeit Crimes Unit at Amazon, to dive deep into the world of online counterfeiting. Kebharu Smith shares fascinating insights from his …

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Targeted, Tricked, and Tracked: The Modern Anatomy of Fraud 43:08

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of the Fraudology podcast, host Karisse Hendrick dives deep into the latest developments in online fraud and cybersecurity. She kicks things off with a shocking revelation about a major data breach at McDonald's, where weak password practices exposed 64 mil…

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Why Attackers Love Your Remote Access Tools 14:22

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Attackers are increasingly abusing the same remote access tools that IT teams rely on every day. In this episode, Hazel sits down with Talos security researcher Pierre Cadieux to unpack why these legitimate tools have become such an effective tactic for adversaries. Pierre explains how the flexibility, legitimacy, and built-in capabilities of remot…

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16 Billion Passwords Leaked, AI Fraud Fighters, and a Scammer’s Dream Home 48:47

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai host Karisse Hendrick dives deep into the latest fraud news and cybersecurity threats shaking up the digital landscape. The episode kicks off with a jaw-dropping "What the Fraud" story about a Florida inmate who orchestrated a $1.2 million fraud scheme from behind bars, hi…

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VAMP's Hidden Costs: Non-Settled Transactions and TC40 Reports 34:08

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology Karisse Hendrick dives deep into the latest developments surrounding Visa's Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP). As a seasoned e-commerce fraud fighter, Karisse breaks down the complex calculations and hidden implications of VAMP that every mer…

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Teaching LLMs to spot malicious PowerShell scripts 16:16

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Hazel welcomes back Ryan Fetterman from the SURGe team to explore his new research on how large language models (LLMs) can assist those who work in security operations centers to identify malicious PowerShell scripts. From teaching LLMs through examples, to using retrieval-augmented generation and fine-tuning specialized models, Ryan walks us throu…

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Impersonation Scams: How Retailers Fight Back 29:25

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of the Fraudology Podcast, Karisse Hendrick dives deep into the world of impersonation scams targeting major retailers and financial institutions. Drawing from an off-the-record conversation with a fraud expert at a large retailer, Karisse reveals insider s…

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Beyond Identity: The Multifaceted Nature of Application Fraud with Frank McKenna 39:29

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick welcomes back fraud expert Frank McKenna to discuss the alarming rise in application fraud targeting digital banking and lending. They dive into recent research from Visa showing financial institutions are fa…

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Fraud News Roundup: Scams, Application Fraud, and Credit Manipulation 36:02

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology Karisse Hendrick dives into the latest fraud news and trends impacting consumers and businesses alike. She kicks things off with a startling statistic - 96% of Americans are targeted by scammers every single week through emails, calls, texts, …

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How cybercriminals are camouflaging threats as fake AI tool installers 17:05

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Chetan Raghuprasad joins Hazel to discuss his threat hunting research into fake AI tool installers, which criminals are using to distribute ransomware, RATS, stealers and other destructive malware. He discusses the attack chain of three different campaigns, including one which even tries to justify its ransom as "humanitarian aid." For the full res…

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Visa's VAMP Program: Latest Updates and Merchant Impact 39:19

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of the Fraudology Podcast, Karisse Hendrick dives deep into the latest updates to Visa's Acquiring Monitoring Program (VAMP). As a seasoned e-commerce fraud fighter, Karisse breaks down the complex changes to VAMP and what they mean for merchants, acquirers…

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The Power of Feedback in Fraud Prevention: Matt Vega Explains 1:01:04

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this insightful episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick welcomes back Matt Vega, now Chief of Staff at Sardine, to discuss the latest trends in marketplace fraud and seller risk. Matt shares his unique perspective from both the customer and vendor sides…

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Inside the attack chain: A new methodology for tracking compartmentalized threats 16:29

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Edmund Brumaghin joins Hazel to discuss how threat actors (including state sponsored attackers), are increasingly compartmentalizing their attacks i.e they're bringing in specialist skillsets from other groups to handle different aspects of the attack chain. Edmund discusses why this is happening, and the challenges this poses for defenders when it…

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Follow the motive: Rethinking defense against Initial Access Groups 16:38

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In this episode, Hazel welcomes Talos researcher Ashley Shen to discuss the evolution of initial access brokers (IABs) and the importance of distinguishing between different types of IABs. We talk about the need for a new taxonomy to categorize IABs into three types: financially motivated (FIA), state-sponsored (SIA), and opportunistic (OIA) initia…

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Bridging Cyber and Fraud: Insights from a Career Chameleon 59:07

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of the Fraudology Podcast, Karisse Hendrick sits down with Allison Miller, a veteran in the fields of fraud prevention and cybersecurity. With over two decades of experience at companies like Visa, PayPal, Google, and Reddit, Allison brings a unique perspec…

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Fraudology Update: New Vamp Changes and Tariff Dodging Schemes 31:38

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology Karisse Hendrick provides important updates on Visa's Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) and explores how recent tariffs are impacting e-commerce fraud. Hendrick explains that VAMP implementation has been delayed until October 1st, with fines …

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Year in Review special pt. 4: How AI is influencing the threat landscape? 32:19

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A jam packed episode of guests means a slightly longer Talos Takes for your feed today! We welcome Amy Chang and Omar Santos from Cisco, Vitor Ventura from Talos, and Ryan Fetterman from Splunk. Together, we discuss how AI isn't rewriting the cybercrime playbook, but it is turbo charging some of the old tricks, particularly on the social engineerin…

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Fraud Prevention Lessons from Banking to Insurance 40:13

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this eye-opening episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with fraud prevention expert Steve Lenderman to explore the fascinating world of fraud across different industries. With over 26 years of experience fighting fraud in banking, insurance,…

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Year in Review special part 3: Identity and MFA attacks 22:58

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Steven Leung from Cisco Duo joins Hazel to discuss the prevalence of identity-based attacks, why they're happening, and the various methods attackers are using to circumvent MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), based on data in Talos' 2024 Year in Review. Topics we touch on include phishing, push spray attacks, and Adversary-in-the Middle campaigns, …

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Bridging the Gap: Merchant and Bank Perspectives on Fraud 44:17

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology Karisse Hendrick sits down with Angela Diaz, a seasoned fraud and risk management expert with nearly two decades of experience across both the merchant and banking sectors. Angela shares her unique journey from customer service to fraud preven…

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Year in Review special part 2: The biggest ransomware trends 18:41

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Azim Khodjibaev and Lexi DiScola join Hazel to discuss some of the most prolific ransomware groups (and why LockBit may end this year very differently to how they ended 2024). They also discuss the dominant techniques of ransomware actors, where low-profile tactics led to high-impact consequences. For the full analysis, download Talos' 2024 Year in…

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From Medicare to Restaurants: Dunkin' on fraud with Patrick Finnigan 47:48

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with Patrick Finnigan, a veteran fraud fighter with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and digital gift card industry. Patrick shares his journey from Medicare fraud investigator to direc…

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Year in Review special part 1: vulnerabilities, email threats, and adversary tooling 18:15

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Talos researchers Martin Lee and Thorsten Rosendahl join Hazel for the first of our dedicated episodes on the top findings from Talos' 2024 Year in Review. We discuss the vulnerabilities that attackers most targeted, how this compares with CISA's list, and how to protect network devices. Given how email lures are evolving, we spend some time chatti…

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Fraud Fight Club Special: Recognizing and Overcoming Challenges in Fraud 59:48

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this special episode of Fraudology, a live recording at Fight Fraud Club, Karisse Hendrick and Hailey Windham dive deep into the world of financial fraud, offering invaluable insights for both industry professionals and everyday consumers. The duo discusses recent fraud…

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Deepfakes and Synthetics: New Challenges in Fraud Prevention 34:59

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, Karisse Hendrick and guest Austin Harris, fraud manager at Cross River Bank, explore the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven fraud. The conversation begins with a discussion of how easily accessible AI tools are transforming fraudulent activi…

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VAMP News & Visa's New Chargeback Fee Structures 41:52

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this revealing episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick pulls back the curtain on major changes coming to Visa's fraud and chargeback programs that will significantly impact e-commerce merchants. She provides exclusive details on updates to Visa's Compel…

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Fraud News Roundup: Chargebacks, Scams, and Tech Accountability 24:44

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this week's fraud news roundup on the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick delivers critical updates and insights for the e-commerce and fraud prevention community. The episode begins with important clarifications on Visa's Acquiring Monitoring Program (VAMP), deta…

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Breaking Down the New Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) Rules 36:07

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this eye-opening episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick dives deep into the controversial new Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) set to launch on April 1st. Fresh from attending the Merchant Risk Council's annual conference in Las Vegas, Karisse s…

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From Detective to Fraud Hero: Combating Financial Crime with Marc Evans 45:18

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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai Karisse Hendrick sits down with Marc Evans, a seasoned detective specializing in financial crimes and fraud. As the founder of FraudHero, Marc brings a wealth of knowledge from his 13 years in law enforcement, including six years dedicated to investigating financial crimes…