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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. Politique et gouvernement
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    • Surviving a Ransomware Attack

      Surviving a Ransomware Attack
      Jan 14 2026
      A ransomware attack doesn't always announce itself with flashing warnings and locked screens. Sometimes it starts with a quiet system outage, a few unavailable servers, and a sinking realization days later that the threat actors were already inside. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what really happens when an organization believes it's dealing with routine failures only to discover it's facing a full-scale cyber extortion event. My guest today is Zachary Lewis, CIO and CISO for a Midwest university, a 40 Under 40 Business Leader, and a former Nonprofit CISO of the Year. Zachary shares the inside story of a LockBit ransomware attack that unfolded while his team was still building foundational security controls, forcing real-time decisions about recovery, disclosure, negotiations, and whether paying a ransom was even an option. We talk about the shame that keeps many cyber incidents hidden, the emotional weight leaders carry during these moments, and the practical realities that don't show up in tabletop exercises from buying bitcoin to restoring systems when password managers are encrypted. It's an honest, grounded discussion about resilience, preparedness, and why sharing these stories openly may be one of the most important defenses organizations have. Show Notes: [04:05] Zachary Lewis explains why the absence of an immediate ransom note delayed suspicion of an attack.[06:00] The first technical indicators suggest something more serious is unfolding.[07:45] Discovering encrypted hypervisors and realizing recovery won't be straightforward.[09:30] Zachary outlines when data exfiltration became a real concern.[11:05] Receiving the LockBit ransomware note confirms the organization has been compromised.[12:55] The 4:30 a.m. phone call pushes leadership into full crisis mode.[14:40] Zachary reflects on managing fear, responsibility, and decision fatigue mid-incident.[16:20] Executive expectations collide with technical realities during the breach.[18:05] Why "doing most things right" still doesn't guarantee protection.[19:55] Cyber insurance begins shaping early response decisions.[21:35] Bringing in incident response teams and legal counsel under tight timelines.[23:20] Zachary describes working with the FBI and understanding jurisdictional limits.[25:10] What law enforcement can and cannot realistically provide during ransomware events.[26:50] Opening communication channels with the threat actors.[28:35] The psychological pressure behind ransomware negotiations.[30:10] Attacker-imposed timelines force rapid, high-stakes decisions.[31:55] Zachary walks through the practical challenges of acquiring cryptocurrency.[33:40] Why encrypted password managers created unexpected recovery barriers.[35:15] Determining which systems could be restored first—and which could not.[37:00] Lessons learned about backup integrity and offline recovery.[38:45] The importance of clear internal communication during uncertainty.[40:25] Balancing transparency with legal and reputational concerns.[42:10] How staff reactions differed from executive responses.[43:55] Zachary discusses the stigma that keeps many ransomware incidents quiet.[45:40] Why sharing breach stories can strengthen collective defenses.[47:20] MFA gaps and configuration issues exposed by the attack.[49:05] Why tabletop exercises fall short of real-world incidents.[50:50] Long-term security changes made after recovery.[52:30] Zachary offers advice for CISOs facing their first major incident.[54:10] What preparedness really means beyond compliance checklists.[56:00] Why resilience and recovery deserve equal priority.[58:30] Final reflections on leadership, accountability, and learning in public. 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 PinterestZachary Lewis - The Homesteading CISOZach Lewis - LinkedIn
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      48 min
    • 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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      52 min
    • 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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      50 min
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