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Adam Levin reads his story “Jenny Annie Fanny Addie,” from the April 21, 2025, issue of the magazine. Levin, a winner of the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award, is the author of four books of fiction, including the novels “Bubblegum,” from 2020, and “Mount Chicago,” from 2022. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This Valentine's Day we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about a plethora of romance scams that morph into crypto scams. Lover beware!!! Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Blake Shelton's first appearance on the Taste of Country Nights On Demand podcast. He tells Evan Paul (1:00) why he was nervous to cut his new song, “Texas” and (15:05) admits which of his hits he never thought would reach No. 1. Plus, how Post Malone inspired him to make music again, a (6:55) beautiful Toby Tribute and more. Then (17:26) Billy Dukes joins for a Night Cap focused on the 2024 CMA Awards. Also mentioned: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Justin Moore, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Shaboozey, and Adam Levin.
On this episode of the Cold Soup podcast, host Adam Hogue muses on classical music and previews the URI Guitar & Mandolin Festival. The episode is a companion to the full October 2024 article in Hey Rhody Magazine.
The URI Guitar Festival is the subject of this week's program with Adam Levin, Artistic Director. We talk about the concerts that will be presented from October 13th to the 20th at several different locations. The event will feature over a dozen performers. For more information, you can go to uriguitarfestival.org
Hey we did another live stream and for those of you who love the podcast but hate to look at our stupid faces, here is the audio from the stream. Our guest is producer Adam Levin!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Adam Levin is coming back as coach for the Voice. Simon Cowell is diving back in the boy band scene. Rober Patterson and Suki Waterhouse eloped.Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts
This Memorial Day weekend we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about a plethora of scams and cybersecurity best practices for the young, the old, and everybody in between. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Memorial Day weekend we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about a plethora of scams and cybersecurity best practices for the young, the old, and everybody in between. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Memorial Day weekend we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about a plethora of scams and cybersecurity best practices for the young, the old, and everybody in between. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Dave and Matt sit down with Adam Levin to discuss the publication of the Bar Mitzvah edition of that great novel, The Instructions. They discuss growing up in the land of Bar Mitzvahs, the writing process, and what happens to Gurion, among other things. Adam Levin's website is: https://www.adamlevinadamlevin.com/ You can order the new edition of the book direct from McSweeney's here: https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/the-instructions-bar-mitzvah-edition?taxon_id=1 And here's a friends-and-family discount code for 25% off: mazeltov The Material is the new novel from Camille Bordas. Adam Levin is the author of the novels The Instructions, Bubblegum, and Mount Chicago, as well as the story collection, Hot Pink. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, McSweeney's, and Playboy. He has been a New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award winner, a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, and a National Jewish Book Award finalist. He lives in Chicago. Contact Dave & Matt: Email - concavityshow@gmail.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/ConcavityShow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/concavityshow/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/concavityshow Threadless Merch Store - https://concavityshow.threadless.com/
Adam Levin Buy The Bar Mitzva Edition here: https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/the-instructions-bar-mitzvah-edition?taxon_id=1 Other books mentioned Camille Bordas - The Material https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737042/the-material-by-camille-bordas/ No Judgment - Lauren Oyler Wild Houses - Colin Barrett
Many contact center leaders struggle to get new hires up to speed, and AI will continue forcing human agents to tackle increasingly difficult sales and support scenarios. Adam Levin joins us today to discuss how to empower workers around the globe with new coaching and training tools, rather than replace them. Guest: Adam Levin, Adam is an expert in contact center coaching. He is the Founder and CEO of Reddy, coaching software that trains new sales and support hires in half the time of traditional methods. Previously he was the Co-Founder and COO of MYX, a higher-ed alternative that created in-person campuses for online learners. He has focused on developing coaching software that combines realistic training simulations, interactive live call assistants, and automated quality assurance to optimize talent across 100% of conversations.
No one is immune from being scammed. Just ask Tarah Wheeler, founder and CEO of Red Queen Dynamics, a company that specializes in keeping people scam-free. While onboarding a new hire, a process she put in place stopped a scammer despite a serious cyber misstep. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who better to talk to about pan-African crime syndicates than someone tasked with shutting them down? From drug mules and sextortion to romance scams and spearphishing, this week's talk with Secret Service Agent “Mark” pulls back the curtain on Black Axe and other crime rings operating worldwide. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Read the transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every part of life that comes in contact with the Internet is tracked, packed and sold to a a seemingly infinite network of data brokers. Caitlin Sarian AKA Cybersecurity Girl joined us this week to discuss why scrubbing your information is trickier than it sounds and what you can do about it. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Read the transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this new episode, experts explore the burgeoning field of psychedelic psychiatry, highlighting the transformative potential of guided psychedelic experiences, personal narratives of dedication and curiosity among pioneers, the challenges of integrating psychedelics into clinical practice responsibly, and the broader ethical considerations. It also touches on technological innovations like artificial intelligence in mental health care. Overall, the conversation offers a glimpse into a future where unconventional therapies and cutting-edge technologies redefine mental health treatment with compassion and innovation.Host: Bruce Bassi MDMore resources, including a full transcript, can be found at our podcast website: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/futurepsychiatrypodcast/We are always looking to grow and learn more about the field of tech and mental health. If you have an idea for the show, want to suggest a guest, or have a suggestion, please feel to message us through our website's contact page. If you want to support the show, please like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe on Youtube.As always, the content is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you are having a medical or psychiatric emergency please contact 911.
Think you're too savvy to get scammed? Author and activist Cory Doctorow explains how we're all one muffaletta and a malfunctioning jet door away from falling prey to the most basic of cons. He joins us this week to talk about that and to fill us in about his new book, “The Bezzle.” “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Presley Rhodes makes a living posting what she calls “the subtle art of the thirst trap.” Popular on Instagram, she uses that platform to draw her most parched followers to OnlyFans where she can get paid. But what happens when a scammer buys access to those images? Nothing good. To hear what happened (and try to figure it out) we talked to someone who was scammed, someone who came to the rescue (former White House CIO and What the Hack guest Theresa Payton) and a United States Secret Service agent working in South Africa to catch the bad guys. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#SecurityConfidential #darkrhiinosecurity This week on Dark Rhiino Security's Security Confidential podcast, Host Manoj Tandon talks to Adam Levin. Adam Adam Levin is a nationally recognized expert on cyber security, privacy, identity theft, fraud, and personal finance and has distinguished himself as a fierce consumer advocate for the past 40 years. Former Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Levin is the founder of CyberScout and co-founder of Credit.com. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves. 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Our Guest 06:50 Agreeing to the terms 09:34 Why haven't regulators caught up? 14:21 What can we do about Data companies? 18:55 Congress won't deal with Privacy policies 27:20 Lie like a superhero 31:53 Virtual Kidnappings + Safe Words 34:26 Get your house in Order 50:25 More about Adam ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about Adam visit https://adamlevin.com/about-adam-k-levin/ To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio! Instagram: @securityconfidential and @Darkrhiinosecurity Facebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-Inc Twitter: @darkrhiinosec LinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-security Youtube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ----------------------------------------------------------------------
SNAP food assistance is a lifeline for more than 40 million Americans experiencing food insecurity. In a growing trend, criminals are targeting major security lapses in SNAP fund distribution, stealing millions in aid, so we asked this week's guests how we can put a stop to it. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett Johnson has been called the Godfather of cyber crime. He was on the FBI's most-wanted list. And he was on What the Hack before! He returns for a freewheeling conversation about what's new in cybercrime, how it's changed and wants you to know how to better protect your digital life. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Romance scammers spend a lot of time on dating apps, but they almost never meet their targets in person. Christina's Mr. Right moved quickly. Charming in-person, he lived in the same area and worked in the same industry. It was only after she committed to building a new life with him in Florida that everything began to fall apart. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Privacy matters for most of us, but it can be a matter of life and death for some especially when it comes to stalkerware. Electronic Frontier Foundation director of cybersecurity Eva Galperin joined us this week to teach us about the way too common software that can be used to track your every move. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another inspiring episode of "Tales from The Lane," where creatives flourish under the guidance of your host, Kate Kayaian. In this episode, we heard from Cellist, Michal Shein about her path from insecure freelancer to a courageous force for change in her industry. You'll hear about: The 1 important thing she did to get herself unstuck How she came up with the idea and format for her amazing cello festival, Cellisimo. What she does to balance her work as a performer, a pedagogue, a festival director, and a mother. The environment that she put herself in so that she could truly thrive. The thing she wants all of you to know about your ability to make your artistic dreams come true. Be sure to register for next week's 5-Day Challenge, "Launch Your Legacy" In 5 days, you'll get that artistic project idea out of your head and onto the calendar, with everything you need to launch it into the world. Save your spot right here: https://mailchi.mp/katekayaian/launch-your-legacy About Michal: Israeli-Mexican-American cellist Michal Shein is a performer and master educator focused on curating cross-cultural performance projects and intensive educational initiatives. She is the Artistic Director of Cellisimo, a high level cello festival for Spanish speaking cellists with limited resources which includes masterclasses with world-class faculty, wellness sessions and community building. The festival, which is run in Spanish, has been described as "...one of the most important and unique festivals of its kind in Latin America''(- Álvaro Bitrán, cellist of the Grammy award-winning Cuarteto Latinoamericano). Michal is recognized for her pedagogical style that nurtures her students with effective pedagogical methods for holistic and high musical advancement. Michal's cello students have been winners in competitions, and have received admission to top festivals such as BUTI Tanglewood, Brevard, YOLA Festival, Greenwood, NSO, as well as the BEAM program. Currently, she is on faculty at the Boston String Academy (an award-winning El Sistema-inspired string program), the New England Conservatory, and the University of Rhode Island. In addition to her diverse educational work, Michal maintains a career as a soloist, orchestral cellist, and chamber musician. From 2008-2013 she was Principal Cellist of the chamber orchestra Discovery Ensemble, while also immersing in baroque playing and appearing with several baroque ensembles. She currently appears with many orchestras and ensembles in the Boston area including the Rhode Island Philharmonic, and Portland Symphony, among others. Some highlights of this past season were collaborations with Celebrity Series of Boston, as well as a new recording of arrangements of the Vivaldi sonatas with guitarist Adam Levin, which will be released in early 2024. Michal received her B.A. in Music from U.C. Berkeley and Master's in Music M.A. at New England Conservatory. Michal lives in an intentional cohousing community in Jamaica Plain, with her husband Jonas, an outdoor educator, and her young children Noam and Hadas. Instagram: @michal.shein Facebook, Cellisimo Facebook Group, www.cellisimo.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please don't forget to subscribe and share it with your friends! Want more Tales From The Lane content? Check out the TFTL Blog, with 6+ years of past articles and interviews! Let's hang out on socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kkayaian FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Talesfromthelane Twitter: https://twitter.com/kkayaianwright Website: KateKayaian.com
Tim Byrne's vintage industrial furniture designs are a staple for A-Listers and designers around the world, which puts him in the sites of scammers–whether the target is time, money or goods. Listen as we learn how Byrne's keen eye for the masterpiece lurking in a hunk of old factory equipment helps him spot thieves before they can strike. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wonder why facial recognition is so accurate? Well, one reason is the shocking amount of personal data it needs (think: all the world's snapshots), and that's why Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark is taking aim at the industry behind that technology. We also review Charity's top scams to watch for this year, and other topics near and dear to our own scam-hating hearts. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Retired attorney Marjorie Bloom was minding her own business online when a tech support scam redirected her straight to cybercrime hell. Hear how she lost more than $600,000 (and got most of it back) in this harrowing tale of a scam turducken. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Criminologist David Maimon is in the business of finding out what we should be scared of. Just when you thought analog bill paying was safe, we learned that check scams are on the rise. And you guessed it: Because artificial intelligence and digital tools are making them way too easy. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From a pig butchering scam that cost $450,000 to a real estate scam that almost cost a whole lot more, 2023 kept us guessing. With stories sometimes tragic, sometimes funny, and always informative, we're celebrating the New Year with a look back at some of our favorite moments from the past twelve months. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When it comes to scams, we usually focus on the How rather than the Why. This week, we spoke to psychologist Dan Simons, co-author of Nobody's Fool to find out why we're all much easier marks than we like to think. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like it, consider rating us on your favorite podcast service or writing a review. It really helps people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Alex Mahaz in this Scaling Secrets podcast episode as he sits down with Adam Levin, founder and CEO of Information Experts, to explore the world of strategy, community building, and digital marketing. Adam shares his journey, challenges faced, and valuable insights for individuals and business owners aiming to foster meaningful connections and navigate the evolving technological landscape. Discover the importance of mental and physical health, collaboration strategies, and the key principles for successful brand development. Tune in for actionable tips and inspiration from a true expert in the field.
This week, award-winning author Gabriel Bump discusses his new novel The New Naturals, a touching, timely novel about an attempt to found an underground Black utopia and the interwoven stories of those drawn to it. He is joined in conversation by author Adam Levin. This conversation originally took place December 3, 2023 and was recorded [...]
In this episode, Money Girl's Laura Adams talks with Adam Levin to help you steer clear of fraud and cybercrimes. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 302-365-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdamshttps://lauradadams.com/
Misinformation. Deepfakes. Scams. None of these are going away, and we need tools to figure out what's true. This special episode of The Lead brings you into the What the Hackathon at the University of Georgia, where students learned in real-time how to navigate our disordered information ecosystem to produce and consume news responsibly. It also features an interview with Adam Levin, a sponsor of the Hackathon and host of the What the Hack podcast, a no-shame zone for anyone who's ever been scammed, hacked, phished or cyber-bushwhacked. Adam and I talk about how it's more important than ever to combat misinformation as our democracy and society is impacted. Listen to Adam on What the Hack here or any platform where you listen to podcasts. Guest: Adam Levin, host of What the Hack. Host: Jacqueline GaNun.
The URI Guitar Festival is the subject of this week's program with Adam Levin, Artistic Director. We talk about the concerts that will be presented from October 18th to the 22nd at several locations. The event will feature over a dozen performers. For more information, you can go to https://web.uriguitarfestival.org
This weekend we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about the mission that has remained steadfast throughout his career: educate consumers, businesses, law enforcement officials and lawmakers about consumer privacy and identity management and protection. Want more of Jill and Adam? Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE to watch the full chat. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This weekend we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about the mission that has remained steadfast throughout his career: educate consumers, businesses, law enforcement officials and lawmakers about consumer privacy and identity management and protection. Want more of Jill and Adam? Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE to watch the full chat. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pedestrian roundabouts, photography scams, and more in this State Fair edition of Am I Wrong with Adam Levin doppelganger Dave Harrigan
A Native Digital Talent Thought Experiment, with Adam Levin, CEO of Information Experts, and Steven Keith, Chief Experience Officer at CX Pilots Picture this: legislation from the top above mandates that you replace HALF your staff with the younger crowd--- under 30s!
On this Episode of Angreement Michelle and Katherine are on vacation (almost). Michelle explains her “lame-duck work/vacation” state of mind and Katherine talks about how to die on a rollercoaster. Plus, a caller question is answered through very sound scientific methods. “Boardwalk Waffles' Expansion Plans Are Embroiled in Lawsuits,” by Ryan Krulls, The Riverfront Times, April 4th, 2023 https://www.riverfronttimes.com/food-drink/boardwalk-waffles-expansion-plans-are-embroiled-in-lawsuits-39794820#:~:text=In%20the%20past%20year%20and,the%20satisfaction%20of%20all%20parties. “First Graders Predicted Robot Cowboys of the Future in 19988,” by Matt Novak, Paleofuture https://paleofuture.com/blog/2023/4/14/kids-predicted-the-robot-cowboys-of-the-future-in-1988 Link to bubblegum, humans, and the midnight library Bubblegum by Adam Levin, https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/45695101 The Humans, by Matt Haic, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16130537-the-humans?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=OtqtD1AxxV&rank=3 “Self-Taught Artist Clementine Hunter Painted the Bold Hues of Southern Life,” by Roger Catlin, Smithsonian https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/self-taught-artist-clementine-hunter-painted-bold-hues-southern-life-180970572/ “Where Was the Birthplace of the American Vacation?” by Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian “How Every Modern Wooden Roller Coaster Traces Back to One Company,” by Eric Wooley, Coaster101 https://www.coaster101.com/2020/05/26/how-every-modern-wooden-roller-coaster-traces-back-to-one-company/
Adam Levin, founder of CyberScout and co-founder of Credit.com, is a nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, fraud, and personal finance. This microcast is a short version of our full interview with Levin, which you can listen to at https://soundcloud.com/cybercrimemagazine/qr-code-risks-scan-with-caution-adam-levin-cybersecurity-expert
Have you been scammed? Lola and Meagan have... and one of them was even part of one. What the Hack podcast host Adam Levin joins Trust Me to chat about phishing, romance scams that target the elderly, social engineering, who the scammers ARE, and tips on how to protect your identity online. Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com CHECK OUT OUR MERCH!!! bit.ly/trustmemerch INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast
This month, Chris Hadnagy and Ryan MacDougall are joined by Adam Levin. Adam is a nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, fraud, and personal finance and has distinguished himself as a fierce consumer advocate for the past 50 years. Adam is the former Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, and currently is the founder of CyberScout and co-founder of Credit.com. He is also author of the critically acclaimed book Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves. Adam is also the host of the podcast What the Hack with Adam Levin, where they talk to fascinating people about the most terrifying things that ever happened to them in cyberspace. (December 20, 2021) 00:00 – Intro - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ - Human Behavior Conference – https://humanbehaviorcon.com/ 03:26 - Adam Levin Intro 04:37 – How did you get started in the industry? 07:42 – What has the shift been like in the types of attacks from the 90s until now? 09:53 – How does the recent Robinhood breach tie into what we're discussing? 12:00 – What should people be focusing on when they hear stories like this? 14:28 – Do these simplistic solutions really work? 18:45 – What type of advice would you give to companies that have public facing employees? 20:22 – You said something interesting earlier, “the company has to deal with it empathetically”. What does that mean to you? 24:51 – Empathy, continued 30:22 – What do you see coming in the near future, what types of scams will become popular? 33:53 – What are some things people can look out for to avoid scams? 38:20 – Do you find that catastrophe and the emotional factor is used to get people to fall for scams? 41:39 – Finding Adam on the web: - www.adamlevin.com - https://adamlevin.com/what-the-hack/ 42:57 – What are some action steps corporations can take to protect themselves? 45:13 – Who is your greatest mentor? - Virginia Long, director of Consumer Affairs - Ian Cohen – CEO of Lokker, a privacy company - Bill Tait – Vice Chairman at Humana - Jennifer Leuer – came from Experian 47:40 – Book Recommendations - Condor – TV Show - Spy novels (none specifically suggested) authors: Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, Vince Flynn - Yellowstone – TV Show series - FBI series and all spinoffs 49:16 – Outro - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org - www.social-engineer.com - www.pro-rock.com
Blaine Capatch (Nerd Poker, MadTV) cranks the open chord distortion and welcomes Pat to the OC for "Ball and Chain" by Social Distortion. patfinnerty.net Email songstinkpod@gmail.com Executive Producers Pat Finnerty and Adam Levin
With over 180 episodes of ScamWow (HELL YEAH) we can't thank you enough!!!!!! Thank you to all our listeners and fans and guests who have supported ScamWow from the beginning! We are not going anywhere, don't worry. We explain it all in the episode and how you can have special and additional access to even more! We covered so much today, so let's start with our listener Dabney's Book! And sadly Caitlin does not understand that Shopkins are not Neopets. For a great resource everyone should check out the podcast What The Hack with Adam Levin with great tips and tricks to protect yourself from scams. Caitlin receives a visit from The Fly that sucks, the invasive insect all New Yorkers hate. We have important questions being asked about our Summer Of Scam Movies: Never Been Kissed or Never Been Convicted? With Sarah Grace Welbourn. And some extra NFT help as you attempt to venture into the world of NFTs from another brilliant friend of the pod. Plus hear exclusive episodes on our Patreon. RESOURCES: @caitybrodnick @scamwowpodcast Scamwowpodcast.com DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C'mon Send us your scams! scamwowpodcast@gmail.com Or call: 347-509-9414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Holmes (Party of One, Waiting for Impact, Esquire, TRL) takes Pat on a journey to the Supernatural for "Maria, Maria" by Santana w/The Product G&B. Waiting For Impact: https://t.co/3LaPBebBHW Party of One: https://cutt.ly/ONgrUlq patfinnerty.net Email songstinkpod@gmail.com Executive Producers Pat Finnerty and Adam Levin
#77: Cybersecurity expert, Adam Levin, joins Chris to discuss all things cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, and fraud. They cover how to avoid becoming a victim of online scams, ways to effectively monitor your credit, managing the damages of identity incidents and methods to protect your personal information online. Adam Levin (@Adam_K_Levin) is a consumer affairs advocate and cofounder of Credit.com and CyberScout. His mission is to educate consumers, businesses, law enforcement officials and lawmakers about consumer privacy, identity management, and protection. Adam's weekly cybersecurity podcast is What The Hack and his critically acclaimed book is Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/cybersecurity-adam-levinWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gTGIa3fwmsk Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choiceGoodr: Free shipping on $25 stylish and comfortable sunglassesInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Adam Levin: Website | TwitterAdam Levin's Resources::Book: Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity ThievesPodcast: What The Hack With Adam LevinEpisodes Mentioned:Episode 20: Axton Goes Looking For Her Identity ThiefEpisode 2: Christen's Enemy with BenefitsEpisode 11: Mary Snags a CatfishResources Mentioned: Have I Been PwnedAnnual Credit Report.comCredit KarmaConsumer Federation of AmericaAuraLifelockExperian ProtectMyIDIdentity Theft Resource CenterConsumer Financial Protection BureauReputation DefenderAbineGoogle AuthenticatorAuthy1PasswordYubico Full Show NotesThe importance of protecting yourself online with secure passwords and keeping your phone numbers private [1:28]Protecting yourself from SIM swapping: the fundamental basics [3:27]Lie like a superhero when setting up security questions [6:23]Protecting your credit identity [7:29]The three M's: minimize, monitor, manage [9:19]Six ways to effectively monitor your credit activity [9:50]Should you pay for credit monitoring and reporting services? [14:04]Managing the damage of identity incidents [14:58]Deciding if you need help from an expert [15:34] Credit monitoring service resources [17:26]Stolen SSN: what is your liability? [20:12]Different levels of identity theft and the evolution of the blame game [23:11]Criminal identity theft: are there services available to avoid becoming a victim? [26:28]How to avoid falling for online scams [28:20]More advice about online security, protecting your financial identity, and avoiding scams [31:25]Minimizing your risk: how to function as safely as possible in a “surveillance economy” [41:19]Chris shares methods he uses to protect his personal information and financial identity online [49:21]Hardware security keys vs. Google Authenticator or other apps [50:52]Adam and Chris discuss the importance of safely storing written passwords and share more ways to remove personal information from the internet [52:08]Using Google Voice as a secondary phone number and protecting yourself from being scammed [53:39]Are VPNs necessary? 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My favorite part is that you can invest your contributions to your Daffy account so they can grow tax-free to let you have even more impact in the future. To start giving today and get your free $25 to give to the charity of your choice, go to allthehacks.com/daffy GoodrGoodr makes $25 active sunglasses that don't slip, don't bounce, and are 100% polarized. They're lightweight, stylish and comfortable. I love my Goodrs and have been wearing them everywhere, from running to hiking, just hanging out or watching the sunset. Also, because they're so affordable I never worry about losing or breaking them.To get free shipping and a 30-day money back guarantee go to allthehacks.com/goodr Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn
The sinkhole that swallows up Millennium Park in “Mount Chicago” only takes up a fraction of the new novel. Among other characters, the story follows Solomon Gladman, a writer and comedian who lost his family in the disaster, and a fictional mayor attempting to create a Daley-like legacy in the sinkhole's wake. Producer Simone Alicea talks with author Adam Levin about grief, loss, and the role of Chicago in the novel. A little bit of news: Learn more about running for a seat on newly-created police District Councils. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Call or Text Us: (773) 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Americans have flooded Mexico to work remotely and are gentrifying some of Mexico City's most treasured neighborhoods – and backlash is growing. From across the pond, 'Bangin' with Chloe Veitch' (Too Hot to Handle, The Circle) reveals and confesses to some shameless behind-the-scenes reality TV shenanigans. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) can mask your online behavior from snooping third parties like your boss (and Nick in IT). Cyber security expert and host of the podcast 'What the Hack with Adam Levin' explains. Wild monkeys are attacking wild dogs in India. What the monkeys are doing to get revenge is a tale that even John Wick would say is going a bit far. @Rod4short unpacks the intricate situation. A streaming giant is suing a GRAMMY Award-winning songwriting duo, and the team debates their fate. Paul Sarker, a former Marvel lawyer and now the host of the 'Better Call Paul' podcast, dives into the strategies of negotiating higher salary and benefits packages for yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.