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My guest today on Your Partner In Success Radio, Robert Kerbeck, is the acclaimed author of RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, a riveting memoir that chronicles his transformation from aspiring actor to one of the world's most skilled corporate spies. His unique approach to "rusing," or social engineering, has earned him praise from notable figures such as Frank Abagnale (author of Catch me if you can), who lauded his mastery of the craft.In this conversation, you can expect to learn:Insights into the shadowy world of corporate espionageHow Robert Kerbeck transitioned from acting to becoming a top corporate spyThe ethical dilemmas faced in the world of corporate intelligence gatheringTechniques of "rusing" or social engineering used to extract valuable informationHow his experiences in corporate espionage influenced his writing careerThe process of turning his extraordinary life experiences into compelling literatureLessons on storytelling and crafting engaging narrativesRobert's unique blend of humor and gripping storytelling promises to offer a fascinating glimpse into a world few have experienced firsthand. Grab a cup of coffee, listen and take notes!Connect with Robert Kerbeck We appreciate you tuning in to this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio with Host Denise Griffitts. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and create even better content!Stay ConnectedWebsite: Your Partner In Success RadioEmail: mail@yourofficeontheweb.com
This week on Dark Rhiino Security's Security Confidential podcast, Host Manoj Tandon celebrates 150 episodes with Robert Kerbeck. Robert is a multifaceted storyteller, former corporate spy, actor, acclaimed author, and founder of the Malibu Writers Circle. His award-winning debut book, "Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire," earned him the 2020 IPPY Award and Readers' Favorite Award, among others. One of his stories was adapted into the award-winning film, "Reconnected," showcased at film festivals globally. His latest memoir, "RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street," offers a thrilling glimpse into his career as a corporate spy. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Our Guest 02:10 Corporate spy 06:10 Hacking your people 33:04 What's the legal position for companies? 36:06 RUSE 43:30 People want connection 46:26 Getting a signed copy of RUSE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about Robert visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ 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
Corporate spying, also known as industrial espionage, refers to the act of obtaining confidential information about a business or organization for the purpose of gaining a competitive advantage. This can be done through a variety of methods, including computer hacking, physical theft of documents, wiretapping, and infiltrating the organization with undercover agents. One common technique used in corporate spying is social engineering, which involves manipulating individuals into divulging sensitive information. This can be done through phishing scams, pretexting (creating a false identity or pretext in order to obtain sensitive information), or baiting (offering something desirable in exchange for information). Robert Kerbeck, the founder of the Malibu Writers and a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee, joins us on the Greatness Machine to look back at how his career shifted from acting on theater stages to doing his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. In this episode, Darius and Robert dive deep into the world of corporate spying and the most common techniques used in industrial espionage. They also talk about the effects of ransomware attacks on businesses and how these can be prevented. Topics include: How Robert stumbled into a spying job while working as an actor Robert shares important advice for job seekers The most efficient method for extracting data The most elaborate ruse Robert has ever conducted How do corporate spies get paid The legality of corporate espionage Robert talks about writing his book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street How ransomware is a big problem for businesses Ways to protect businesses from ransomware attacks And other topics… Resources mentioned: Andrew Bustamante on TGM: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/101-andrew-bustamante-from-cia-operative-to-ceo/id1555334180?i=1000561746615 Ruse: https://www.amazon.com/Ruse-Lying-American-Hollywood-Street/dp/1586423169 Connect with Robert: Website: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kerbeck-12aa7a11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertkerbeck/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertkerbeck Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Learn more about how their one platform covers you for fraud, compliance, and payments, and watch the replay of our demo here.***This episode is a replay of an episode from March 7, 2023; dozens of loyal Fraudology listeners were asked which episodes should be considered the "best of the year" & both episodes with this guest were the most suggested***Even if you don't fight fraud for a living - you will enjoy this episode! In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with Robert Kerbeck, the Author of the book "Ruse: Lying, The American Dream. From Hollywood to Wall Street" to talk about social engineering and how easy it can be to get closely guarded company secrets out of an employee through a simple phone call.Robert lived a life straight out of a movie (And spoiler alert: his life story is on its way to becoming a TV show!). As an aspiring actor, Robert took a mysterious apprenticeship as a corporate spy. He learned fairly quickly that in addition to impressions, he was great at reading people & connecting with them over the phone, to get them to unwittingly divulge some of the biggest secrets about their company. As an actor, Robert had some unbelievable experiences as an actor like drinking with Paul Newman, playing the lead opposite Calista Flockhart in an off-Broadway production, taking J-Lo on a date to a Dodger's game, and working with OJ Simpson a week before the tragic double homicide of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson & her friend, Ron Goldman. But, he came to realize that his real success would be to become one of the world's most skilled, and deceptive practitioners of corporate espionage targeting top firms on Wall Street, Finance, and Silicon Valley to give their competitors inside knowledge.Now that Robert is retired from that life, he's written his book, "Ruse: Lying, The American Dream. From Hollywood to Wall Street" to not only share his sometimes unbelievable stories but also to provide insights into the social engineering tricks that worked to compromise well-intentioned and well-trained employees & executives of some of the biggest companies in the world. There is a lot that the online fraud-fighting world can and should learn from Robert, especially as top social engineers target most of your companies daily with similar attempts to gain the "keys to the kingdom" with their "rusing" techniques. But, knowing their tactics, and providing fun, yet informative training to your teams (especially customer service!), and implementing a few policies & procedures like some of the ones that Robert shares on today's podcast will all help guard your own company's secrets, revenue, and access to your customer's accounts against people with similar skillsets as the one Robert used to use in his former profession. To learn more about Robert, to purchase his book, or to book him for a corporate training session, go to his website: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/He's also active on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kerbeck-12aa7a11/Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
His newest memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, is a thrilling look into the world of corporate espionage and his career as a secret spy. Robert's essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals. One story was adapted into the award-winning film, Reconnected. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Robert has worked extensively in theater, film, and television, appearing in lead roles in major shows and earning several awards. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he resides in Malibu. Robert Kerbeck fought one of the worst fires in California history, the 2018 Woolsey Fire, to save his home. His debut book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won the 2020 IPPY Award as the Silver Medalist in Creative Nonfiction, the Readers' Favorite Award as the Silver Medalist in Nonfiction Drama, and the Best of LA award.https://www.robertkerbeck.com/Remember to subscribe, rate, and review Eyewitness History.Follow the Show on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EyewitnessHistoryTwitter: https://twitter.com/EyewitnessPodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5351305/advertisement
How can lying earn you millions? If you're an actor and good at impersonating people, then the answer is that you become a corporate spy. That's the unexpected career path followed by my guest Robert Kerbeck, whose memoir ‘Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street!' tells the story of how it happened. And on this episode, he joins me to talk about some of the behavioural dynamics behind his fascinating life.Robert didn't grow up wanting to become a spy. He just wanted out of the family car business. An Ivy League education in his back pocket, he had a more noble profession in mind—to be an actor. But to support himself, he needed a survival job. And before he knew it, while his acting peers were waiting tables, he was beginning his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. In our discussion, we explore:The world of corporate espionage and the common nature of the activity is;The techniques used by Robert to gain access to privileged information, including 'ruse calls' and social engineering;How the growth of compliance functions played a role in Robert's infiltration strategies;The methods Robert used to gain trust and information as a researcher;The very human reason that drove Robert to give up his role as a spy;The challenges posed by AI and deep-fake technology;What organisations and individuals can do to protect themsevels from ruse callsand much, much more.To find out more about Robert and 'Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street!' visit www.robertkerbeck.com
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings interviews Robert Kerbeck, author of Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. Robert shares how his professional acting skills helped his career in corporate spying and espionage. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 00:46 - Introducing guest, Robert Kerbeck 00:55 - …And That's How I Became A Spy 03:00 - Creativity REELY Counts w/ Phishing 10:00 - Robert's Phishing Training 14:22 - How Corporate Espionage Works 18:36 - “A Fraction of the Spying I Really Did” 20:52 - Hobnobbing with Hollywood 25:06 - Your Way out of a “Ruse” Links: Connect with our guest Robert Kerbeck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kerbeck-12aa7a11/ Read “Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street”: https://www.amazon.com/Ruse-Lying-American-Hollywood-Street/dp/1586423169 Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com/ Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said, “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing', and taken it to a whole new level,” while the New York Journal of Books wrote “Kerbeck's astounding spy story is fraught with tension.” Robert's previous book MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a SoCal Journalism Award, the IPPY Award, and the Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Narratively, Los Angeles Magazine, Shondaland, and Lithub's Crime Reads. Robert is also the creator and host of the Soho House Lit Salon @ Soho Malibu where recent guests have included ESPN sports media figure Stephen A. Smith and Maroon 5's Ryan Dusick.Don't miss the BANGER!!!Connect with Robert:Facebook: http://facebook.com/robertkerbeckInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/robertkerbeck/twitter: @robertkerbeckWebsite- http://robertkerbeck.comAmazon- https://rb.gy/ivhq7 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kerbeck-12aa7a11/......#soulawakening #consiousness#innerwisdom #quantumfield#higherdimensions #lightbody#raiseyourfrequency #conciousness#thirdeyeawakening #metaphysics#quantumhealing #ascendedmasters#consciousawakening #awakenyoursoul#thirdeyethirst #manifestingdreams#powerofpositivtiy #spiritualawakenings#higherconscious #spiritualthoughts#lightworkersunited #highestself#positiveaffirmation #loaquotes#spiritualinspiration #highvibrations#spiritualhealers #intuitivehealer#powerofthought#spiritualityreignssupreme --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehiddengateway/support
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know. Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes. This episode, we bring our guest Robert Kerbeck to the show. Robert has a great story in sharing from his experiences. Robert shares about: - Being a Corporate Spy - Risk/Dangers of being a spy - Outing himself through his book - Author: "Ruse: Lying the American Dream" - Speaker and Sharing his story - So much more that you don't want to miss Check out Robert Kerbeck at: - www.robertkerbeck.com - Linkedin: Robert Kerbeck - IG: @robertkerbeck
What is a ruse? In this episode of Incorporating Superpowers, host Justin Recla welcomes guest Robert Kerbeck to the show. Robert is a former corporate spy, and now an author to the true crime memoir: RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street which is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Robert helps companies and business owners alike educate themselves on how to protect themselves from corporate espionage. The two discuss what it means to master the art of social engineering, or “rusing”. Tune in today to learn all about the ruse!
What is a ruse? In this episode of Incorporating Superpowers, host Justin Recla welcomes guest Robert Kerbeck to the show. Robert is a former corporate spy, and now an author to the true crime memoir: RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street which is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Robert helps companies and business owners alike educate themselves on how to protect themselves from corporate espionage. The two discuss what it means to master the art of social engineering, or “rusing”. Tune in today to learn all about the ruse!
Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck) is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle, and the author of the award-winning Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind L.A.'s Most Devastating Wildfire. His latest book, Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, is out now. What We Discuss with Robert Kerbeck: Why actors are naturally adept at the social engineering skills required to be a successful corporate spy. What kinds of information do corporate spies try to finagle from their marks? The importance of research and blending at least a grain of truth into every lie if you're trying to sell a story as a corporate spy. How do corporate spies find poachable talent that doesn't want to be found — and determine they're worth poaching? Do all corporations hire corporate spies (and would they admit to it)? And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/845 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!
I got to interview Robert Kerbeck. Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said, “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing', and taken it to a whole new level,” while Shondaland (producer of the Netflix series Inventing Anna) described RUSE as "almost too good to be true with no shortage of wild stories.” Kerbeck's previous book MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a SoCal Journalism Award, the IPPY Award, and the Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, and Lithub's Crime Reads. We spoke up: 1:51 Moving to New York to be an actor. 2:11 Becoming a corporate spy. 3:51 Using acting skills to get companies to divulge sensitive information. 5:51 Major corporations spend hundreds of millions of dollars to spy on each other. 8:51 Went from making 8 dollars an hour to 2 million a year. 10:51 Pivoting careers. 14:06 Getting more information over the phone vs in person. 16:06 The weakest link in cyber security is the human being. 18:01 A number of close calls. 22:31 About the book. 23:51 Take the journey you want to take. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions on Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience are those of the guest's alone as their own, and the host's alone as his own. Information provided by the guest is fact checked to the best of our abilities. By providing background information to the show, the guest acknowledges that it is as accurate as possible. The show does not endorse, promote, or is in association with the guest's business interests.*
In this episode we are speaking with Author & former Corporate Spy, Robert Kerbeck's. Robert's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said, “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing', and taken it to a whole new level,” while Shondaland (the producer of the Netflix series Inventing Anna) described RUSE as "a story almost too good to be true with no shortage of wild stories.” Kerbeck's previous book MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, the 2020 IPPY Award, and the 2020 Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, and Lithub's Crime Reads. In this episode we discuss: 1) Robert's pivot from the journey of a Hollywood actor to Wall Street as a former corporate spy to a writer and speaker sharing his story. We are never too old to pivot into the career we desire to have. 2) We are all walking through different stories and experiences and they are continually shaping us into who we are becoming and the work we are here to do. Connect with Robert Email: rkerbeck@me.comWebsite: https://www.robertkerbeck.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kerbeck-12aa7a11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertkerbeck/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertkerbeck?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008371966485 Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life. She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others
To learn more about our guest Robert Kerbeck and to buy the book RUSE: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/ To those in the world of corporate espionage, Robert Kerbeck is known as the best corporate spy there ever was. He perfected the art of social engineering, or "rusing" as Robert likes to call it, to gain access to sensitive internal information from some of the largest companies in the world. Robert took "live an interesting life" to the next level. For most, making millions of dollars as a corporate spy would probably be more than enough adventure for a lifetime. But for Robert, that was just one life chapter. As an actor, Robert appeared in well-known 1990s television shows like Melrose Place, ER, Sisters, Star Trek, NYPD Blue and Chicago Hope. He interacted with several celebrities including George Clooney, Paul Newman, Al Pacino, Yoko Ono, Kevin Spacey and even O.J. Simpson. Today, Robert is an accomplished author having published two award-winning books, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street and Malibu Burning. In this episode of Privacy Files, we talk to Robert about his journey from actor, to corporate spy, to published author. His journey is a wild one. It's not just a lesson in how to prevent social engineering attacks. It's also a lesson that it's never too late to pivot in one's career. Whether you are in corporate security or are simply someone interested in understanding how sophisticated scams work, this episode will not disappoint. From techniques such as "sense of urgency" to "quid pro quo" to "authority figure," Robert explains the strategies he used to employ to quickly build trust with total strangers--and ultimately acquire what he wanted: valuable corporate intelligence. Today, Robert helps the "other side" as he shares his vast knowledge from his many years spent spying on corporations to educate security teams on what to look for. While his corporate spying days are well in the past, Robert asserts that "rusing" is alive and well. In fact, he believes it might be as strong as ever. OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com
What does it mean to be a corporate spy? Is it anything like the spies we see on TV or in the movies? What about espionage - whether for a state, business or other entity - makes us all so interested? And, how do we keep our secrets safe? That's what we discuss on this episode with my guest, Robert Kerbeck, who takes us through his story of being recruited to spy on other companies and the kind of life he had while he was doing it. About my guest: Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said, “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing', and taken it to a whole new level,” while the New York Journal of Books wrote “Kerbeck's astounding spy story is fraught with tension.” Robert's previous book MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a SoCal Journalism Award, the IPPY Award, and the Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, and Lithub's Crime Reads. Robert is also the creator and host of the Soho House Literary Salon @ Soho House Malibu where his most recent guest was legendary ESPN sports media figure Stephen A. Smith.
Robert Kerbeck is the author of the true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is a thrilling look into the world of corporate espionage and his career as a secret spy. Robert's essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals. One story was adapted into the award-winning film, Reconnected. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Robert has worked extensively in theater, film, and television, appearing in lead roles in major shows and earning several awards. Robert Kerbeck fought one of the worst fires in California history, the 2018 Woolsey Fire, to save his home. His debut book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won the 2020 IPPY Award as the Silver Medalist in Creative Nonfiction, the Readers' Favorite Award as the Silver Medalist in Nonfiction Drama, and the Best of LA award. Robert connects with Lou to share the backstory behind RUSE and his real life story and how it's led him to what he's doing today.
RTA Episode 57!You'll love the stories Robert Kerbeck tells about becoming a corporate spy on his way to becoming an actor and a writer. It's like something straight out of a novel or a tv series or movie - and in fact, his story has been picked up to be just that! Enjoy! ----------------------------------------------------Connect with Robert here:Website: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertkerbeck/Check out Robert's books (available wherever you buy books):"Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street"and"Malibu Burning: The True Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire"Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-linkFollow me on: Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 Facebook: Eric SardinaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert provides listeners with some quick tips to avoid being phished, hacked, duped, or rused. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
On this episode of The Author Factor Podcast I am having a conversation with award-winning author, Robert Kerbeck.If you are from the Philly area, you may recognize Robert's last name and family. Robert is the author of two books, Malibu Burning, which details his story of trying to save his home from the wildfires in 2018 and his recent book the true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street which is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Learn more about Robert by visiting RobertKerbeck.com.
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert discusses how artificially intelligent deepfake voices can make social engineering scams even more dangerous, as well as how listeners can protect themselves. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Today on Black Box, we sit down with Robert Kerbeck, author of Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, which is a detailed memoir about his experience as a corporate spy.Robert started his career as an actor, initially doing stage performances on Broadway, but then moving out to Los Angeles where he later went on to appear in many shows that we all grew up watching… examples being Melrose Place and NYPD Blue. As Robert goes on to explain, acting can be a difficult field when you don't have consistent work, which led to him being recruited by some firms to engage in corporate spying. Spying started as his side gig for money while he searched for acting jobs, but after some success and his name got around to different corporations, the offers were too good to refuse and he went full time into spying.https://www.robertkerbeck.com/Be sure to check out Blvck Ice for any Jewelry needs!• Email us at blackboxsubmission@gmail.com• Check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmvklDGay2iYOeRQ6wy0Ug• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blckboxpodcast/• Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckboxpodcast• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackboxpodcastThis episode is sponsored by Zencastr, our #1 podcast tool. They provide a crystal clear sound and gorgeous HD video. We love that it records separate audio and video tracks for the guests and us. Plus, there is a secured cloud backup, so you never lose your interviews. It is super easy to use, and there is nothing to download. My guests just click on the link, and we start recording. Go to http://zen.ai/blackbox and get 30% off your first three months with a PRO account.
Fraudology is presented by Spec. Join us at MRC in Las Vegas and mention code word FRAUDOLOGY at booth 306 for your secret Spec swag.Even if you don't fight fraud for a living - you will enjoy this episode! In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with Robert Kerbeck, the Author of the book "Ruse: Lying, The American Dream. From Hollywood to Wall Street" to talk about social engineering and how easy it can be to get closely guarded company secrets out of an employee through a simple phone call.Robert lived a life straight out of a movie (And spoiler alert: his life story is on its way to becoming a TV show!). As an aspiring actor, Robert took a mysterious apprenticeship as a corporate spy. He learn fairly quickly that in addition to impressions, he was great at reading people & connecting with them over the phone, to get them to unwittingly divulge some of the biggest secrets about their company. As an actor, Robert had some unbelievable experiences as an actor like drinking with Paul Newman, playing the lead opposite Calista Flockhart in an off-Broadway production, taking J-Lo on a date to a Dodger's game, and working with OJ Simpson a week before the tragic double homicide of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson & her friend, Ron Goldman. But, he came to realize that his real success would be to become one of the world's most skilled, and deceptive practitioners of corporate espionage targeting top firms on Wall Street, Finance, and Silicon Valley to give their competitors inside knowledge.Now that Robert is retired from that life, he's written his book, "Ruse: Lying, The American Dream. From Hollywood to Wall Street" to not only share his sometimes unbelievable stories but also to provide insights into the social engineering tricks that worked to compromise well-intentioned and well-trained employees & executives of some of the biggest companies in the world. There is a lot that the online fraud-fighting world can and should learn from Robert, especially as top social engineers target most of your companies daily with similar attempts to gain the "keys to the kingdom" with their "rusing" techniques. But, knowing their tactics, and providing fun, yet informative training to your teams (especially customer service!), and implementing a few policies & procedures like some of the ones that Robert shares on today's podcast will all help guard your own company's secrets, revenue, and access to your customer's accounts against people with similar skillsets as the one Robert used to use in his former profession. To learn more about Robert, to purchase his book, or to book him for a corporate training session, go to his website: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/He's also active on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kerbeck-12aa7a11/Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We were so fortunate to have an amazing conversation with author/actor Robert Kerbeck about his book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. The book recounts his unique experiences as a corporate spy. With some serious Wolf of Wall Street vibes, the book even gets the stamp of approval from Frank Abagnale, who wrote Catch Me If You Can. Watch out world, this story is going to be huge! And with this being a true crime podcast, it wouldn't be right if we didn't address the fact that Robert was in The OJ Simpson Workout Video! Some of the outtakes were even presented as evidence in the trial.
Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. RUSE has received praise from Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale), and former CIA spy Valerie Plame (Fair Game) and is currently in development for a TV series. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Take the journey you want to take. Life is short and precious. Spend your life doing what you want to do. 2. Firms only want to recruit the top 10%, the top 5%, the top 1% to steal them away and bring them and their talents and often their secrets with them. Corporate spying is alive and well. 3. A corporate spy is hired by the largest corporations in America because what they're looking for is the edge to increase revenue and their rankings in a given industry, anything and everything that a corporation and executives at a corporation can leverage to increase their bottom line. Buy Robert's book and watch the trailer of Ruse TV adaptation - RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now! HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!
Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. RUSE has received praise from Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale), and former CIA spy Valerie Plame (Fair Game) and is currently in development for a TV series. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Take the journey you want to take. Life is short and precious. Spend your life doing what you want to do. 2. Firms only want to recruit the top 10%, the top 5%, the top 1% to steal them away and bring them and their talents and often their secrets with them. Corporate spying is alive and well. 3. A corporate spy is hired by the largest corporations in America because what they're looking for is the edge to increase revenue and their rankings in a given industry, anything and everything that a corporation and executives at a corporation can leverage to increase their bottom line. Buy Robert's book and watch the trailer of Ruse TV adaptation - RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now! HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert discusses the latest on the Hive ransomware gang, what the future holds for ransomware attacks, and more. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said, “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing', and taken it to a whole new level,” while Shondaland (producer of the Netflix series Inventing Anna) described RUSE as "almost too good to be true with no shortage of wild stories.” Kerbeck's previous book MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, the 2020 IPPY Award, and the 2020 Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, and Lithub's Crime Reads.Robert Kerbeck, Author RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street (Steerforth Press/Penguin Random House)Author, Malibu BurningWinner, 2021 SoCal Journalism AwardWinner, 2020 IPPY AwardWinner, Readers' Favorite AwardWinner, Best of LA AwardFinalist, Foreword Reviews Indies Awardhttp://robertkerbeck.comSupport the show
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert discusses how the "5 second rule," which is popular with children, can be turned into the "30 second rule" for adults to protect themselves from phishing attacks. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
“The biggest danger with cybercrime is overconfidence.” - Robert KerbeckToday's featured award-winning author is an actor, corporate spy, and the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle, Robert Kerbeck. Robert and I had a fun chat about his book, “Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street”, why secret corporate information is so valuable, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:How he became a corporate spy for the FBISome tips for folks who don't want to fall victim to cybercrimeHis advice for writers looking to publish their booksWhat setback Robert had that led to a big success Robert's Site: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/Robert's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Kerbeck/author/B07X9VKJDL?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… Ep. 433 – “Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes” with Ira Rosen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-ticking-clock-behind-the-scenes-at-60-minutes-with-ira-rosen/ Ep. 474 – “How Social Media Impacts The Way We Think, Feel and Behave” with Tyler Hendon (@tylerhendon7): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-474-how-social-media-impacts-the-way-we-think-feel-and-behave-with-tyler-hendon-tylerhendon7/ Ep. 462.5 – “Beacons of Leadership” with Chris Voss of The Chris Voss Show (@ChrisVossShow1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4625-beacons-of-leadership-with-chris-voss-of-the-chris-voss-show-chrisvossshow1/ 212 – “From a Mess to Amazing” with Trina Martin (@TrinaLMartin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/212-from-a-mess-to-amazing-with-trina-martin-trinalmartin/ 174 - "Passion, Purpose & Promise" with Dr. Rhonda Glover: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/174-passion-purpose-promise-with-dr-rhonda-glover/ 179 - "Indistractable" with Nir Eyal (@nireyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/179-indistractable-with-nir-eyal-nireyal/ Ep. 609 - "The Film Director's Bag Of Tricks" With Mark W. Travis (@MarkWTravis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/the-film-directors-bag-of-tricks-with-mark-w-travis-markwtravis/ Ep. 598 – “An Awakening” with Shiva Kumar (@shivaarc1242): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-598-an-awakening-with-shiva-kumar-shivaarc1242/ 242 – “The Celestine Prophecy” by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 4 – “Get Out Alive” with Steve Cederquist (@CederquistSteve): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-4-get-out-alive-with-steve-cederquist-cederquiststeve/ #HolidayBonus Ep. – “Wisdom Of The Men” with Clint Arthur (@clintarthur): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-wisdom-of-the-men-with-clint-arthur-clintarthur/ #Bonus Ep. – “Superbold” with Fred Joyal (@fredjoyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-superbold-with-fred-joyal-fredjoyal/ Ep. 455 – “Andean Adventures” with Allan J. “Alonzo” Wind (@galacticemp): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-455-andean-adventures-with-allan-j-alonzo-wind-galacticemp/
Robert KerbeckBOOK: Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Streethttps://www.robertkerbeck.com/Wendy Willis BaldwinBOOK: The Sisters We Were: A Novelhttps://wendywillisbaldwin.comRobert Kerbeck is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle and a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee. His first-person account of the Woolsey Fire was read by over a million people as an Op-Ed for the Los Angeles Times. Based on that essay, his debut book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won the 2020 IPPY Award as the Silver Medalist in Creative Nonfiction, the Readers' Favorite Award as the Silver Medalist in Nonfiction Drama and the Best of LA award. https://www.robertkerbeck.com/ Wendy Willis Baldwin is the author of The Sisters We Were. The book is based on Wendy and her sister, Tiffany's real-life journey of letting go of the weight and the trauma (531 lbs of it) that was quite literally holding her down. As sisters, Wendy and Tiffany began to uncover and address their emotional (and family) traumas and started the Life After Fats Pants podcast to address what weighs people down and perhaps more importantly, how to transform that into something positive. https://wendywillisbaldwin.com//This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240061/advertisement
In this episode, Rich has a conversation with Robert Kerbeck.Robert Kerbeck is the world's #1 corporate spy and the author of the true-crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. This book has earned praise from prominent figures such as Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), ex-CIA Agent Valerie Plame (Fair Game), and Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale). In addition, RUSE is currently being developed into a TV series by Silver Lining Entertainment (Showtime's Your Honor). Robert's previous book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, has won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, an IPPY Award, and the Best of LA Award. His writing has been featured in various publications such as the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, Shondaland, and Lithub's Crime Reads. He has also been featured on several popular podcasts and radio shows.Thank you to Robert Kerbeck for the conversation. Here are some links for Robert:Website:Homepage - Robert Kerbeck (Author) Ruse | Malibu BurningSocial Media:Robert Kerbeck | FacebookRobert Kerbeck | LinGet your story told and book written. Schedule a call with Mike Ulmer at Select a Date & Time - Calendly https://harfordcountyhealth.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEWHFC 91.1 FM It's all about community. WHFC 91.1 FM, Harford Community College Radio, is the college radio staRocketbook Get the perfect companion for podcasting, school, office, or anything else.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert explains why phishing scams are so dangerous. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Today we are joined by Robert Kerbeck. Robert is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle, a lifetime member of the Actors Studio, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. His true crime memoir about his secret career as a corporate spy, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, has received praise from Frank Abagnale and former CIA Agent Valerie Plame. Kerbeck's writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, and Lithub's Crime Reads. [Jan 25, 2023] 00:00 – Intro 00:26 – Intro Links 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/ 02:21 – Robert Kerbeck Intro 03:28 – How do you "stumble" into becoming a corporate spy? 06:51 – Going inside: This is Social Engineering 08:29 – Very Dark Grey 10:33 – We Need to Talk About Kevin 11:25 – Making OJ look good 15:25 – Doing what LinkedIn can't 19:54 – Making the lie sound better than the truth 21:13 – Setting boundaries 22:21 – Hacking people is easy 24:46 – Some need convincing 26:08 – Ransomware 28:38 – No spies here! 30:03 – This isn't going away! 31:08 – Knock, knock 32:35 – Hacking the human 34:59 – Find Robert Kerbeck online Website: www.robertkerbeck.com 35:43 – Who do you consider your mentors? Professor from Freshman Year Frank Abagnale 36:49 – Book Recommendations: Fair Game – Valerie Plame Catch Me If You Can – Frank Abagnale RUSE – Robert Kerbeck 38:00 – Guest Wrap Up 38:26 – Outro www.social-engineer.com www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we are doing something a little different. My guest this week is Robert Kerbeck, author of the book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. He shares a fascinating story of his career as a corporate spy and the experience of being an actual impostor in the workplace. He also talks about leaving that role for Corporate America and how unprepared he was for the politics and self-serving behaviors he found when he got there. In the end, Robert shares his pivot to his current career as a writer and how that has brought him back to his creative roots. Throughout the conversation, he shares insights and advice to help others along their career journeys.About My GuestRobert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said, “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing', and taken it to a whole new level,” while Shondaland (the producer of the Netflix series Inventing Anna) described RUSE as "a story almost too good to be true with no shortage of wild stories.” Kerbeck's previous book MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, the 2020 IPPY Award, and the 2020 Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, and Lithub's Crime Reads.~Connect with Robert:https://www.robertkerbeck.com ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/ Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://yourcareersuccess.com/leading-humans-discussion-group/Join the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6 Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-session Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/ Websites:https://yourcareersuccess.comhttps://impostorsyndromefiles.com
In this video, we uncover the clandestine world of corporate espionage with Robert Kerbeck, actor, author, and former corporate spy. He reveals the secrets of the trade and provides an inside look into the shadowy world of corporate espionage. His book on the subject, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, has been praised by the likes of Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), ex-CIA Agent Valerie Plame (Fair Game), and Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale). Furthermore, RUSE is currently in development for a TV series with Silver Lining Entertainment (Showtime's Your Honor). Robert has appeared on Star Trek, Melrose Place, ER, NYPD Blue and over 50 other shows. Watch here: https://youtu.be/m2UiLNU0vTM Listen on top podcast platforms here: https://pod.link/thekajstudio Subscribe to us on YouTube for instant updates on live streams and new episodes. And do tell a few friends if you can! What are your thoughts and opinion on the topic we discussed in this episode? I'd love to hear from you. Got questions? Ping me on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kajmasterclass/message
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this holiday episode of I Spy, Robert tells listeners about one of the most valuable assets to a corporate spy: a mole. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Corporate spying, also known as industrial espionage, refers to the act of obtaining confidential information about a business or organization for the purpose of gaining a competitive advantage. This can be done through a variety of methods, including computer hacking, physical theft of documents, wiretapping, and infiltrating the organization with undercover agents. One common technique used in corporate spying is social engineering, which involves manipulating individuals into divulging sensitive information. This can be done through phishing scams, pretexting (creating a false identity or pretext in order to obtain sensitive information), or baiting (offering something desirable in exchange for information). Robert Kerbeck, the founder of the Malibu Writers and a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee, joins us on the Greatness Machine to look back at how his career shifted from acting on theater stages to doing his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. In this episode, Darius and Robert dive deep into the world of corporate spying and the most common techniques used in industrial espionage. They also talk about the effects of ransomware attacks on businesses and how these can be prevented. Topics include: How Robert stumbled into a spying job while working as an actor Robert shares important advice for job seekers The most efficient method for extracting data The most elaborate ruse Robert has ever conducted How do corporate spies get paid The legality of corporate espionage Robert talks about writing his book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street How ransomware is a big problem for businesses Ways to protect businesses from ransomware attacks And other topics… Resources mentioned: Andrew Bustamante on TGM: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/101-andrew-bustamante-from-cia-operative-to-ceo/id1555334180?i=1000561746615 Ruse: https://www.amazon.com/Ruse-Lying-American-Hollywood-Street/dp/1586423169 Connect with Robert: Website: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kerbeck-12aa7a11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertkerbeck/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertkerbeck Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Watch This Interview Live: Click Here We all know the Russians spy on us and that we spy on the Chinese but what most people are shocked to find out is that major corporations are spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to spy on each other. RUSE is a juicy, captivating look into the dark underbelly of corporate espionage and cybercrime as companies attack each other at their very core. Pulling no punches, RUSE provides a never before seen look into the hidden life of a corporate spy. Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir about his career as the world's #1 corporate spy, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, has received praise from Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), ex-CIA Agent Valerie Plame (Fair Game), and Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale). RUSE is currently in development for a TV series with Silver Lining Entertainment (Showtime's Your Honor). He has been featured on many of the most popular podcasts and radio shows in the country. Buy the Book: Click here Do you or someone you love Not lasting as long as they should in the bedroom?
Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir about his career as the world's #1 corporate spy, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, has received praise from Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), ex-CIA Agent Valerie Plame (Fair Game), and Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale). RUSE is currently in development for a TV series with Silver Lining Entertainment (Showtime's Your Honor). Robert's previous book Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, an IPPY Award, and the Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, Shondaland, and Lithub's Crime Reads. He has been featured on many of the most popular podcasts and radio shows in the country. https://www.robertkerbeck.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shelor-select/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
RUSE: The Memoir of the world's #1 Corporate Spy. Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir about his career as the world's #1 corporate spy, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, has received praise from Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), ex-CIA Agent Valerie Plame (Fair Game), and Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale). RUSE is currently in development for a TV series with Silver Lining Entertainment (Showtime's Your Honor). Robert's previous book Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, an IPPY Award, and the Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, Shondaland, and Lithub's Crime Reads. He has been featured on many of the most popular podcasts and radio shows in the country. https://www.robertkerbeck.com/ Download now. Our mission is to provide new information to strive for a phenomenal life through physical, mental, and spiritual mindsets. We are past the 100 episode mark, If you have a story or excel file in these topics below, and create some magic! - Entrepreneurship - Fitness - Advocate of Freedom The Battle Warrior Podcast is a subsidiary of www.battle-warrior-brands.com, apparel supporting perseverence and creating a new life after trauma.
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this holiday episode of I Spy, Robert discusses his career as a corporate spy, as well as giving some advice on how beginners can break into the field. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
In this conversation Judith Germain speaks to Robert Kerbeck who is classed as the greatest ever corporate spy. They talk about what a corporate spy is and how you become one and whether you should be one. Robert shares his journey from his recruitment, dodging the FBI and other law agencies, to what made him give up the life. They also discuss what corporate spies do and why actors make great spies. Robert's book Ruse is going to be turned into a TV series, after being given praise by Frank Abagnale, author of Catch me if you can. Frank is quoted on the cover of RUSE, saying 'Robert Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing', and taken it to a whole new level'. This conversation explores the world of corporate spies, and what it takes to become one. Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest spy. Listen to Robert's unbelievable story and what you can do to avoid the corporate spy in your midst. Judith's websites: The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com Company Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert discusses cybercrime damages, penetration testing, and more. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world's greatest corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said, “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls ‘rusing', and taken it to a whole new level,” while Shondaland (the producer of the Netflix series Inventing Anna) described RUSE as “a story almost too good to be true with no shortage of wild stories.” Kerbeck's previous book MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, the 2020 IPPY Award, and the 2020 Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, and Lithub's Crime Reads. http://www.robertkerbeck.com Want to get the show on your podcast app or get the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert discusses how many organizations find top cybersecurity talent. To learn more about Robert, visit robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir about his career as the world's #1 corporate spy, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, has received praise from Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), ex-CIA Agent Valerie Plame (Fair Game), and Bradley Hope (Billion Dollar Whale). RUSE is currently in development for a TV series with Silver Lining Entertainment (Showtime's Your Honor). Robert's previous book Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, an IPPY Award, and the Best of LA Award. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, Shondaland, and Lithub's Crime Reads. He has been featured on many of the most popular podcasts and radio shows in the country. Robert Kerbeck's Info: Personal Website Book: Behind the Curtain My Information Podcast Link Page: www.solo.to/shivadhana Instagram: @shivadhana Email | shivadhana@dhanastudios.com Video Podcast on YouTube: Click Here for YouTube Channel Apple Ratings & Reviews: Click Here for Apple Podcasts Show Notes, Tips & More: Click Here for Linkedin Page Contact Me or Be a Guest: Click Here for Podcast Website Share a link to my podcast: Click Here for a Link to Podcast Platform Selections Thank you so much for listening, and I hope to hear from you :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shivadhana/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shivadhana/support
In the third season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, B-List actor Robert Kerbeck played a Cardassian soldier, unrecognizable under facial prosthetics and heavy makeup. But the alien disguise was child's play compared to the many real-life guises Robert adopted over his long career as a highly paid corporate spy, absconding with invaluable, private intelligence so detailed it would make the CIA proud. Business-on-business spying is a huge industry — full of deceit and lies. No company is too small or unimportant to be confident that its competitors aren't deploying snoops to extract valuable, actionable, proprietary information. Robert is the author of RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. In the book, he regales readers with his adventures as a corporate spy - pretending to be someone he wasn't to coax people inside giant corporations to reveal information and secrets that could lead to their downfall - and land Robert in jail for a long, long time. This week Robert shares the secrets of the dark art of corporate spying with host and award-winning author Dean Rotbart. If, that is, you can believe Robert isn't just running some kind of grand con on us. Photo: Robert Kerbeck, RUSE Posted: November 14, 2022Monday Morning Run Time: 49:56
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert talks about one of cybersecurity's weakest links – what he calls “the almost employee.” To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares proof that social engineering phone calls are not dead. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
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How I Gave Up Being A Corporate Spy | Robert Kerbeck (Author of RUSE and Former Corporate Spy)Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is a thrilling look into his career as a corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls ‘rusing,' and taken it to a whole new level.” Former CIA spy Valerie Plame said, “Successful spies are great storytellers and Robert Kerbeck ranks up there with the best of them.” Robert's previous book, MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, a 2020 IPPY Award, and the 2020 Best of LA Award. Robert's essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals, including Narratively, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and Shondaland. One of his stories was adapted into the award-winning film, Reconnected, which has appeared at film festivals worldwide. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Robert has worked extensively in theatre, film, and television, appearing in lead roles in major shows and earning several awards. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Robert resides in Malibu. For the full show notes and transcription checkout: https://www.superpowers.school/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paddydhanda/ ★ BUY ME KO-FI ★ If you enjoy the podcast, then you can donate a small amount here as a token of your appreciation: https://ko-fi.com/paddydhanda Contact Paddy at: pardeep_dhanda (at) hotmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superpowers-school/message
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert warns listeners about call spoofing. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
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Robert Kerbeck's true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is a thrilling look into his career as a corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said “Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls ‘rusing,' and taken it to a whole new level.” Former CIA spy Valerie Plame said, “Successful spies are great storytellers and Robert Kerbeck ranks up there with the best of them.” Robert's previous book, MALIBU BURNING: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won a 2021 SoCal Journalism Award, a 2020 IPPY Award, and the 2020 Best of LA Award. Robert's essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals, including Narratively, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and Shondaland. One of his stories was adapted into the award-winning film, Reconnected, which has appeared at film festivals worldwide. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Robert has worked extensively in theatre, film, and television, appearing in lead roles in major shows and earning several awards. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Robert resides in Malibu. For the full show notes and transcription checkout: https://www.superpowers.school/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paddydhanda/ ★ BUY ME KO-FI ★ If you enjoy the podcast, then you can donate a small amount here as a token of your appreciation: https://ko-fi.com/paddydhanda Contact Paddy at: pardeep_dhanda (at) hotmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superpowers-school/message
In this bonus episode Brian and Dan Ramirez (Heroes of Noise podcast) talk with Robert Kerbeck about his memoir Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street We talk about his time as a corporate spy and his time as a successful actor. He went from making $8 an hour to millions as a corporate spy but as an actor spent time with Paul Newman, Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney and even worked with O.J. Simpson a week before the murders. So much in this book and some things we didn't even get to touch on like his time with George Lucas in Tokyo. An unreal story and an amazing memoir that I highly recommend you own. Please head over to RobertKerbeck.com to get your hands on Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. BUY NOW! In the world of high finance, multibillion-dollar Wall Street banks greedily guard their secrets. Enter Robert Kerbeck, a working actor who made his real money lying on the phone, charming people into revealing their employers' most valuable information. In this exhilarating memoir that will appeal to fans of The Wolf of Wall Street and Catch Me If You Can, unsuspecting receptionists, assistants, and bigshot executives all fall victim to “the Ruse.” After college, Kerbeck rushed to New York to try to make it as an actor. But to support himself, he'd need a survival job, and before he knew it, while his pals were waiting tables, he began his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. As his acting career started to take off, he found himself hobnobbing with Hollywood luminaries: drinking with Paul Newman, taking J.Lo to a Dodgers game, touring E.R. sets with George Clooney. He even worked with O.J. Simpson the week before he became America's most notorious double murderer. Before long, however, his once-promising acting career slowed while the corporate espionage business took off. The ruse job was supposed to have been temporary, but Kerbeck became one of the world's best practitioners of this deceptive—and illegal—trade. His income jumped from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars a year. Until the inevitable crash…Kerbeck shares the lies he told, the celebrities he screwed (and those who screwed him), the cons he ran, and the money he made—and lost—along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert talks about his experience with the field's gender gap and how it relates to what's going on in cybersecurity. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
In this episode I interview Robert Kerbeck, author, actor, and former corporate spy. We discuss the intricate mastery of being a corporate spy, the stories that come with it, and the overall experience itself. I highly recommend Robert's new book, Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, as it delves much deeper into the topics we discuss in this episode. Link to purchase Ruse! https://amzn.to/3RoPZdm Follow Robert on Social Media! https://www.robertkerbeck.com/ https://www.instagram.com/robertkerbeck/ https://twitter.com/robertkerbeck/ Follow the Flytrap on Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/flytrappodc.... https://www.tiktok.com/@flytrappodcas.... Listen to the Flytrap Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/27wqAqZ.... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... Thanks for watching! If you would like to be on the podcast shoot me an email: flytrappod@gmail.com
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert talks about the qualities of a good corporate spy. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares some insight into how companies are tracking, monitoring, and ultimately, ranking potential employees. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert talks about his experience with the world's most famous hacker, Kevin Mitnick. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares why it's always better to put your device down, instead of clicking on a potentially dangerous link. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert explains why being overconfident in your cybersecurity is a mistake. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert tells listeners about his former schoolmate, Valerie Plame, who is the only U.S. spy ever outed by her own government. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares Frank Abagnale's number one tip to prevent cybercrime – train and educate your employees. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares his experience with spying for major American corporations. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
My special guest tonight is Robert Kerbeck, who's here to discuss his book detailing how he started becoming a wealthy corporate spy. Get his book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street on Amazon. “Kerbeck's juicy memoir tells riveting tales [with] the thrill of a spy novel. . . Kerbeck bares all of his wild business secrets within the world of corporate espionage” —Foreword Reviews. "Robert Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing,' and taken it to a whole new level." —Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can B-list actor, A-list corporate spy In the world of high finance, multibillion-dollar Wall Street banks greedily guard their secrets. Enter Robert Kerbeck, a working actor who made his real money lying on the phone, charming people into revealing their employers' most valuable information. In this exhilarating memoir that will appeal to fans of The Wolf of Wall Street and Catch Me If You Can, unsuspecting receptionists, assistants, and bigshot executives all fall victim to “the Ruse.” After college, Kerbeck rushed to New York to try to make it as an actor. But to support himself, he'd need a survival job, and before he knew it, while his pals were waiting tables, he began his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. As his acting career started to take off, he found himself hobnobbing with Hollywood luminaries: drinking with Paul Newman, taking J. Lo to a Dodgers game, touring E.R. sets with George Clooney. He even worked with O.J. Simpson the week before he became America's most notorious double murderer. Before long, however, his once-promising acting career slowed while the corporate espionage business took off. The ruse job was supposed to have been temporary, but Kerbeck became one of the world's best practitioners of this deceptive—and illegal—trade. His income jumped from tens to hundreds of thousands to millions a year. Until the inevitable crash…. Kerbeck shares the lies he told, the celebrities he screwed (and those who screwed him), the cons he ran, and the money he made—and lost—along the way. It's super easy to access our archives! Here's how: iPhone Users: Access Mysterious Radio from Apple Podcasts and become a subscriber there, or if you want access to even more exclusive content, join us on Patreon. Android Users: Enjoy over 800 exclusive member-only posts to include ad-free episodes, case files, and more when you join us on Patreon. Please copy and Paste our link in a text message to all your family members and friends! We'll love you forever! (Check out Mysterious Radio!)
My special guest tonight is Robert Kerbeck who's here to discuss his book that details how he started down the path of becoming a wealthy corporate spy. Get his book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street on Amazon. “Kerbeck's juicy memoir tells riveting tales [with] the thrill of a spy novel. . . Kerbeck bares all of his wild business secrets within the world of corporate espionage” —Foreword Reviews "Robert Kerbeck has mastered the art of social engineering, or what he calls 'rusing', and taken it to a whole new level." —Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can B-list actor, A-list corporate spy In the world of high finance, multibillion-dollar Wall Street banks greedily guard their secrets. Enter Robert Kerbeck, a working actor who made his real money lying on the phone, charming people into revealing their employers' most valuable information. In this exhilarating memoir that will appeal to fans of The Wolf of Wall Street and Catch Me If You Can, unsuspecting receptionists, assistants, and bigshot executives all fall victim to “the Ruse.” After college, Kerbeck rushed to New York to try to make it as an actor. But to support himself, he'd need a survival job, and before he knew it, while his pals were waiting tables, he began his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. As his acting career started to take off, he found himself hobnobbing with Hollywood luminaries: drinking with Paul Newman, taking J.Lo to a Dodgers game, touring E.R. sets with George Clooney. He even worked with O.J. Simpson the week before he became America's most notorious double murderer. Before long, however, his once promising acting career slowed while the corporate espionage business took off. The ruse job was supposed to have been temporary, but Kerbeck became one of the world's best practitioners of this deceptive—and illegal—trade. His income jumped from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars a year. Until the inevitable crash…. Kerbeck shares the lies he told, the celebrities he screwed (and those who screwed him), the cons he ran, and the money he made—and lost—along the way. Want more paranormal episodes? Follow our new podcast 'Paranormal Fears' on any podcast app or Apple Podcasts. Visit our home on the web: https://www.mysteriousradio.com Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradio Follow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio Check Out Mysterious Radio! (copy the link to share with your friends and family via text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares some insights into asking and receiving favors from others. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert weighs in on a thought-provoking question – are diversity candidates really that difficult to find or are corporations just not trying hard enough? To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
In this episode learn all about the world of corporate spying from someone who was a corporate spy and actually wrote a book on it! Robert Kerbeck author of “RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street” joins us to discuss his fascinating career as a corporate spy, life as a struggling actor, […] The post Robert Kerbeck Author of RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street appeared first on The Shared Security Show.
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares some important lessons that corporations can still learn today from Steve Jobs. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert discusses why outlandish ruses used by spies across the world are more often successful than not. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares his thoughts on the weakest link in the world of cybersecurity. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares some important information to consider when going for a job interview with a company who rivals your own. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
If you heard a B-list actor, but an A-list corporate spy was on The Chad & Cheese Podcast, would you listen? Well, today's your lucky day. The boys welcome Robert Kerbeck, author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street," to the podcast. Through a career that started in the '80s, peaked during the Y2K scare and continues today through folklore, the podcast explores tips and tricks - not only for corporate espionage - but for recruiting / poaching, job searching, and even corporate security. Oh, and there are stories about O.J., Madonna, and Steve Jobs too. Enjoy.
If you heard a B-list actor, but an A-list corporate spy was on The Chad & Cheese Podcast, would you listen? Well, today's your lucky day. The boys welcome Robert Kerbeck, author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street," to the podcast. Through a career that started in the '80s, peaked during the Y2K scare and continues today through folklore, the podcast explores tips and tricks - not only for corporate espionage - but for recruiting / poaching, job searching, and even corporate security. Oh, and there are stories about O.J., Madonna, and Steve Jobs too. Enjoy.
If you heard a B-list actor, but an A-list corporate spy was on The Chad & Cheese Podcast, would you listen? Well, today's your lucky day. The boys welcome Robert Kerbeck, author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street," to the podcast. Through a career that started in the '80s, peaked during the Y2K scare and continues today through folklore, the podcast explores tips and tricks - not only for corporate espionage - but for recruiting / poaching, job searching, and even corporate security. Oh, and there are stories about O.J., Madonna, and Steve Jobs too. Enjoy.
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares some important information to consider when discussing sensitive corporate information. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode of I Spy, Robert shares some important information to consider when going for a job interview with a company who rivals your own. To learn more about Robert, visit https://robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
Corporate spies are regularly hired by competitors to help poach employees with the best ideas. Listen on to know if it is happening at your company and how to prevent it. Robert Kerbeck is the founder of Malibu Writers Circle and his essays have been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers including Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Los Angeles Times Magazine with one story adapted in the award winning film Reconnected. His newest memoir Ruse: Lying the American Dream From Hollywood to Wall Street is a look at the world of corporate espionage and his career as a corporate spy. Show Notes: [1:08] - Robert never thought he would become an infamous corporate spy. He shares his background and what led him there. [3:42] - He was hired and realized it was not the ordinary marketing job he thought it would be. [4:46] - The job was determined to be in a “gray area” legally. [6:00] - A lot of Robert's job was over the phone trying to get information out of employees. [7:04] - Eventually, Robert would imitate major executives over the phone. [8:48] - A lot of the information gathered at the time was employment information. [10:07] - Some employees are not listed as team members to avoid being poached. [11:11] - Although so much data is available publicly online now, there are still pieces of valuable information that corporate spies can use. [12:49] - Corporate plans are valuable to competitors. [13:58] - In Robert's case, blackmail wasn't utilized, but rather poaching talent. [15:54] - Robert describes some of the information that he was gathering. He viewed himself as an actor. [17:38] - Sometimes the more outlandish something seems, in a strange way, it becomes more believable. [19:24] - In order to target the right person and use the right strategies, Robert had to do a lot of research on the companies he was contacting. [20:53] - There are certain areas in a firm where people aren't following company protocol. [22:17] - In the corporate world, there are qualities that create a toxic culture. [24:53] - There should be training in place to ensure that employees do not reveal information if they do not know the person. [26:18] - Once someone has access to an organizational chart, not only employee names are available. [29:02] - The more time spent trying to break a company for the information desired, a corporate spy is gathering small pieces of data. [31:23] - There are scams that are designed to target people who have previously been a victim of a scam. [32:04] - Robert explains that he never used these skills in his personal life. [33:12] - In 2008, jobs were harder to find and Robert left his career as a corporate spy. [35:41] - Robert describes his experience in Corporate America. [37:27] - Through his experiences, Robert says it was very nerve wracking to attend corporate events as somebody else. [38:46] - Find Robert's new book on his website. 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 Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Robert Kerbeck's Website Robert Kerbeck on Instagram Robert Kerbeck on Twitter
Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy, is the author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street." In this episode, Robert speaks with host Scott Schober at RSA Conference 2022 in San Francisco, California. Sponsored by https://www.secureworks.com/
Let's just say you didn't grow up wanting to become a spy. You just wanted out of the family car business. You're armed with an Ivy League education in your back pocket. You have a more noble profession in mind. I don't know... maybe... to be an actor. But... to support yourself... you need a survival job. Before you now it, while your acting peers are waiting tables, you begin your apprenticeship as a corporate spy. Dear listeners... everything you about to hear is entirely true... At least as far as we know... I mean... this is the security industry... And we are talking about a working professional actor But I digress... pm73media and Matt Stephenson are excited to welcome Robert Herbek to the show. Robert has worn many hats over a long career... most of them in various characters as a CORPORATE SPY! Yes, that is a thing. After a career as a working actor on many network shows you have probably seen, he went full time into the world of social engineering. His new book RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street details stories that are just too good to not be true. Dig it... RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of a young man who dreams of stardom but can't quite shake everything he's learned growing up in the family car business. RUSE lives in a unique intersection of Hollywood and Wall Street as Robert tries to straddle both worlds: interacting with entertainment legends as a burgeoning actor while making ends meet as corporate spy, coaxing people inside big Wall Street firms to reveal information and secrets that could bring down companies worth billions of dollars—and bring him into the crosshairs of the authorities. About Robert Kerbek Robert Kerbeck is the author of RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, a thrilling look into the world of corporate espionage and his career as a secret spy. Robert's essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals. One story was adapted into the award-winning film, Reconnected. He fought one of the worst fires in California history, the 2018 Woolsey Fire, to save his home. His debut book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA's Most Devastating Wildfire, won the 2020 IPPY Award as the Silver Medalist in Creative Nonfiction, the Readers' Favorite Award as the Silver Medalist in Nonfiction Drama, and the Best of LA award. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Robert has worked extensively in theater, film, and television, appearing in lead roles in major shows and earning several awards. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he resides in Malibu. About Matt Stephenson My name is Matt Stephenson (@packmatt73) and I have hosted podcasts, videos and live events all over the world which put me with experts on every corner of the cybersecurity landscape. pm73media is my first solo endeavor. On this platform and others to come, I will continue to expand upon the tradition we started with the Insecurity podcast as I seek out the leading minds in the tech industry and beyond. I am always looking for fun people who may break things every now and again. In 20 years in the ecosystem of Data Protection and Cybersecurity I have toured the world extolling the virtues of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and how, when applied to information security, these technologies can wrong-foot the bad guys. Whether in person, live virtual events or podcasting, I get to interview interesting people doing interesting things all over the world of technology and the extended world of hacking. Sometimes, that means hacking elections or the coffee supply chain... other times that means social manipulation or the sovereign wealth fund of a national economy. Wherever I go, my job is all about talking with the people who build, manage or wreck the systems that we have put in place to make the world go round... If you tuned in to any of my previous podcasts, there's great news…! pm73media is here! I will be bringing the same kind of energy and array of guests you know and love. Best part? We're still at the same spot. You can find it at Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music & Audible as well as GooglePlay, Gaana, Himalaya, I Heart Radio and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you Subscribe, Rate and Review!
Robert Kerbeck, author of "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street," made millions working as a corporate spy by conning people into giving him sensitive information that he would sell to competing companies. In this episode, Robert joins host Shannon McKinnon to discuss his experience, how he got started scamming, what led to Penguin Random House publishing his book in 2022, and more. You can find "Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street" in stores and online. To learn more about Robert, visit https://www.robertkerbeck.com/ • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/
From promising actor to corporate con man/spy, Kerbeck's story is a fascinating "you can't make this stuff up" tale of two lives.
True Crime Tuesday presents: Ruse: From Hollywood to Wall Street with author, Robert Kerbeck! In the world of high finance, multibillion dollar Wall Street banks greedily guard their secrets, Robert Kerbeck was a working actor who made his real money lying on the phone, charming people, into revealing their employers' most valuable information! Get the book, Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street here: https://amzn.to/3J7Ilkx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
True Crime Tuesday presents: Ruse: From Hollywood to Wall Street with author, Robert Kerbeck! In the world of high finance, multibillion dollar Wall Street banks greedily guard their secrets, Robert Kerbeck was a working actor who made his real money lying on the phone, charming people, into revealing their employers' most valuable information! Get the book, Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street here: https://amzn.to/3J7Ilkx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author Robert Kerbeck discusses his new book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. Available at your local bookstore! Author Website: www.robertkerbeck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Robert Kerbeck discusses his new book Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. www.robertkerbeck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the world of high finance, multibillion-dollar Wall Street banks greedily guard their secrets. Enter Robert Kerbeck, a working actor who made his real money lying on the phone, charming people into revealing their employers' most valuable information. In this exhilarating memoir that will appeal to fans of The Wolf of Wall Street and Catch Me If You Can, unsuspecting receptionists, assistants, and bigshot executives all fall victim to “the Ruse.”After college, Kerbeck rushed to New York to try to make it as an actor. But to support himself, he'd need a survival job, and before he knew it, while his pals were waiting tables, he began his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. As his acting career started to take off, he found himself hobnobbing with Hollywood luminaries: drinking with Paul Newman, taking J.Lo to a Dodgers game, touring E.R. sets with George Clooney. He even worked with O.J. Simpson the week before he became America's most notorious double murderer. Before long, however, his once-promising acting career slowed while the corporate espionage business took off. The ruse job was supposed to have been temporary, but Kerbeck became one of the world's best practitioners of this deceptive—and illegal—trade. His income jumped from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars a year. Until the inevitable crashSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Back before the days of the Internet, there was a role perhaps more valuable than just about any other: that of the corporate spy. Most people could barely stomach it for an hour, let alone a day. Yet through immense curiosity, concentration, and a "gift of gab," Robert Kerbeck became the world's top corporate spy, extracting information worth hundreds of millions of dollars for global companies. His entire story is fascinating, and he's chronicled it in RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. We're getting a sneak peek of it today. We're also talking about why short stories are so valuable for writing, his most unusual audition as an actor, and the greatest working experiences he's had with celebrities. Learn more about Robert and buy a copy of his book at robertkerbeck.com. Support Good People, Cool Things by sharing this episode, picking up some merch at the shop or buying my book: Kind, But Kind of Weird: Short Stories on Life's Relationships. Thanks for listening!
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