"So if you're watching this and you think an email is a scam and you want to verify by phone, you don't call the number on the email because they might be anticipating that."
Welcome back to the Business and Bytes Podcast! In this episode, host John Hansman is joined by guest expert Ryan Miller and co-host Emilio for a deep dive into today’s ever-evolving digital threats—and the innovative tools businesses are using to fight back.
From the start, the team sets the stage with a lively update on their unpredictable weather, quickly transitioning to what’s really making waves: the startling power of AI and how it’s being used by both cyber criminals and IT pros alike. They discuss the rise of highly convincing phishing attacks, the increasing sophistication of email scams, and the unsettling reality that AI is now arming both sides of the battle.
Emilio and Ryan share first-hand stories from the trenches, highlighting cases where businesses were nearly brought down by ransomware, and others where quick action and smart technology saved the day. They crack open the world of PCI compliance, why it matters for even the smallest business, and how AI-driven tools are helping to close security gaps before they become costly pitfalls.
If you’re a business owner navigating digital security, or just curious about how technology is reshaping both risk and opportunity, this episode is packed with real-life examples, practical advice, and a bit of camaraderie along the way. Tune in as the Business and Bytes crew reveals what it takes to stay ahead, stay compliant, and keep your data—and your business—safe in a world where the only constant is change. Support the show by subscribing to our Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/businessandbytes
00:00 "Considering Google Gemini's Potential"
03:52 Gemini's Hilarious Commercial Creation
07:50 Email Security: Verify Before Clicking
10:17 Phishing Scams Target Big Companies
15:59 AI-Generated CEO Phishing Test
18:42 "Universal PCI Compliance Responsibility"
22:07 "Ensuring PCI Compliance in Cloud"
24:28 "AI Cybersecurity: Innovative Applications"
27:22 Cybersecurity Client's Costly Oversight
32:42 Polite Hackers Negotiate Ransom
33:43 Wire Fraud Accountability in Business
38:28 Radiology Server Compromised
42:02 Email Compromises: Faster Than Ransom
43:13 Rapid Cyber Threat Mitigation
46:35 "June 18th Event Preview"
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