The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast
The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast
IT Audit Labs
Cybersecurity News: E-Z Pass Scam, Dead Internet Theory & $16.6B FBI Report
42 minutes Posted May 5, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Episode Introduction and Announcements
EasyPass Toll Phishing Campaigns
Record Cybercrime Losses in 2023
Dead Internet Theory and Meta's AI Bots
AI Customer Service Experiences
Protecting Kids from Digital Risks
Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
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Join The Audit for a news-packed episode as cybersecurity expert Matt Starland recounts a chilling near-miss with an E-Z Pass phishing scam—received just minutes after renting a car in Florida. His close call highlights how scammers exploit timing and context to deceive even seasoned professionals. In this episode, we discuss: How a security pro nearly fell for a perfectly timed phishing text The FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report and its $16.6B warning Why nearly $5B in l...