Dallas Turner's $240,000 fraud loss isn't just celebrity news—it's a wake-up call for anyone with a bank account. When even NFL linebackers fall victim to social engineering, what does that mean for the rest of us?

In this episode of The Audit, co-hosts Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem break down the sophisticated tactics behind this massive financial fraud and reveal why help desk vulnerabilities are becoming cybercriminals' favorite attack vector. From Scattered Spider's multi-industry campaigns to the unexpected cybersecurity challenges facing Formula 1 racing, this episode covers the evolving threats that no security professional can afford to ignore.

• 🎯 Key Topics Covered:
• How banking impersonation scams work and red flags to watch for
• Why Scattered Spider targets help desks and how to defend against it
• The surprising cybersecurity risks in high-speed Formula 1 racing
• Practical steps to protect yourself from social engineering attacks
• Why MFA fatigue is becoming a serious security vulnerability

Don't let social engineering catch you off guard. The tactics that fooled a professional athlete could easily target your organization next.

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What does it take to build real cybersecurity skills in underserved communities? In this episode of The Audit, Rasheed Alowonle shares his journey from Chicago to becoming a cybersecurity educator and community advocate. This isn't your typical career advice—it's about fortifying communities through practical security hygiene and hands-on learning.

Co-hosts Joshua J Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellum dive deep with Rasheed on his mission to teach cybersecurity fundamentals where they're needed most. From TryHackMe demonstrations to real-world privacy protection, this conversation reveals how grassroots education can transform both individuals and entire communities.

Key Topics Covered:

• Building cybersecurity skills in underserved communities • Practical privacy protection for families and neighborhoods
• Career development through hands-on learning platforms
• The critical importance of in-person networking in tech
• Why protecting your digital identity protects your community

Don't wait to start building your cybersecurity career—your community needs you. Like, share, and subscribe for more real-world security insights that matter!

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What happens when your carefully crafted incident response playbook becomes worthless? Cody Sullivan from OpsBook reveals the brutal truth about tabletop exercises: most organizations are practicing with medieval armor for a drone war. From 70-participant, 6-hour exercises spanning three continents to the harsh reality of insider threats, this conversation exposes the gaps that could leave your organization bleeding when the real attack comes.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why "tribal knowledge" is your organization's biggest security risk
• The insider threat scenario that makes every tabletop exercise go sideways
• How AI is revolutionizing incident response preparation through OpsBook's ontology
• Why your playbooks are useless if hackers have them too
• The "Derek Jeter approach" to cybersecurity preparedness
• From real estate to tech: spotting warning signs before the industry shift

The crew shares fresh insights from a recent school district tabletop that exposed critical single points of failure, while Cody demonstrates how modern organizations are turning decision-making into muscle memory, not just memos. This isn't theory—it's the frontlines of organizational resilience where one overlooked vulnerability could trigger catastrophic failure.

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