Digital Mindhunters

In this conversation, Perry sits down with Dr. Bilyana Lilly to discuss her new book Digital Mindhunters (Coming Oct 30) and the intersection of cybersecurity, disinformation, and AI. She describes the narrative structure of her book, navigating a world of cyber threats and influence operations, and the evolving landscape of disinformation with AI amplifying threats. Dr. Lilly emphasizes the importance of awareness and education in combating misinformation and highlights the global threats posed by countries like Russia and China.

Guests:

• Dr. Bilyana Lilly (LinkedIn) (Twitter)

References:

• Digital Mindhunters, by Dr. Bilyana Lilly (Amazon Associates Link)
• EU vs. Disinfo website
• International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles
• Quote Origin: A Lie Can Travel Halfway Around the World While the Truth Is Putting On Its Shoes
• SE Community John Henry competition (where Perry's AI bot was able to compete!)
• [PROVED] Unsuspecting Call Recipients Are Super Vulnerable to AI Vishing
• Perry's LinkedIn post talking about the competition results

Perry's Books (Amazon Associate Links)

• NEW BOOK (Oct 1, 2024): FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions
• Book website: https://thisbookisfaik.com
• Transformational Security Awareness: What Neuroscientists, Storytellers, and Marketers Can Teach Us About Driving Secure Behaviors, by Perry Carpenter
• The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide To Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer by Perry Carpenter & Kai Roer

Production Credits:

Music and Sound Effects by Blue Dot Sessions, Envato Elements, & Storyblocks.

Artwork by Chris Machowski @ https://www.RansomWear.net/ and Mia Rune @ https://www.MiaRune.com.

8th Layer Insights theme music composed and performed by Marcos Moscat @ https://www.GameMusicTown.com/

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