Keynote speaker, security strategist, spy hunter. Inspiration for the movie Breach. Author of GRAY DAY and SPIES, LIES AND CYBERCRIME.
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Feb 18
Twenty-five years ago today, the FBI arrested Robert Hanssen — the most damaging spy in American history. I worked undercover in room 9930 and found the smoking gun in the case. This event changed my life and taught me that the spy is always in the worst possible place.
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Jun 12
Father’s Day is coming. Give Dad something better than another tie.
Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime is 30% off on Amazon and ships in time for Father’s Day. A true story-filled guide from the FBI’s hunt for spies to today’s cybercriminals.
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Jun 9
My daughter graduated high school last week. Like every parent, I felt pride, excitement… and a little fear. In Issue 89 of Spies, Lies & Cybercrime, I dive into the scams targeting students and families at one of life’s biggest milestones.
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#Graduation
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Jun 3
The Vatican just entered the AI debate. Not to discuss code, algorithms, or GPUs. To ask a bigger question: What kind of humans are we becoming?
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#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI #Technology
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Jun 2
The 2026 World Cup is still a year away, but cybercriminals are already selling fake tickets and fake dreams. The FBI says the scams have begun.
Before you buy a ticket, read this: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericon…
#Cybersecurity #WorldCup2026 #CyberCrime #Scams
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May 28
Taylor Swift’s explicit AI deepfake scandal exposed something terrifying: reputations can now be destroyed faster than truth can respond. Will the Take it Down Act make a difference? Read here: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericon…
#AI #Deepfakes #Cybersecurity #TaylorSwift #Disinformation
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May 26
Your next breach may show up on Zoom with a polished résumé and perfect references. Spies have infiltrated 100 U.S. companies by getting hired remotely. New issue of Spies, Lies & Cybercrime:
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#Cybersecurity #Espionage #RemoteWork #NorthKorea #Cybercrime
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May 20
Spies and cybercriminals use the same tactic: accurate information. If a scammer knows your hotel, travel dates, and phone number, your brain lowers its guard. My latest newsletter explains the hidden war targeting travelers this summer: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericon…
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May 19
Your vacation may already be compromised. Cybercriminals are using stolen hotel reservations, travel dates, and booking details to hijack your reservations.
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#Cybersecurity #Cybercrime #TravelScams #Spycraft
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May 12
School itself just got breached. During finals week, the Canvas breach locked students out of assignments, exams, grades, and communications. We've learned that education has a single point of failure.
My latest newsletter breaks down the attack here:
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May 5
Most people think scams are run by lone criminals. They’re wrong. They’re run like corporations.
This week: inside the global scam machine.
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#Cybercrime #Scams #Fraud #Security
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May 1
I was 26 when the FBI asked me to catch the most dangerous traitor in U.S. history. I sat across from Robert Hanssen every day… earning his trust.
I break it all down on the @TeganBroadwater podcast.
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Apr 29
We’re about to put data centers in space. And mirrors that can sell you sunlight on demand. The catch? We may lose the night sky forever. What do we lose when all our constellation are lost to satellites? spies-lies-cybercrime.ericon…
#SpaceTech #AI #FutureOfTech #Astronomy
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Apr 28
Eleven scientists. Dead. Missing. Unaccounted for. Different fields. Different lives. Same timeline. Coincidence… or something we’re not supposed to see? New issue: The Missing Minds. spies-lies-cybercrime.ericon…
#Espionage #NationalSecurity #Mystery #Cybercrime
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Apr 21
The perfect job candidate. Flawless résumé. Nailed the interview. What happened next exposed a North Korean operation hiding inside remote hiring. Read the story:
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#Cybersecurity #Espionage #HR #RemoteWork #ThreatIntel
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Apr 15
Shot down. Alone. Hunted in enemy territory for 24 hours. Then one of the most daring rescue missions in modern warfare begins.
This is how intelligence, tech, and grit brought him home. Read it: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericon…
#Security #Military #Intelligence #Leadership
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Apr 14
I wanted to be an astronaut. I got close. Then one decision changed everything. Now humanity is going back to the Moon—and this time, it’s not just a visit.
The Moonshot is here.
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#Artemis #SpaceRace #Innovation #future
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Mar 26
Robots are no longer coming. They’re here. One is cleaning your living room. Another is galloping through parks. A third just got “arrested.” This is the wild new age of robots. Read it here: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericon…
#Robotics #AI #FutureTech
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Mar 18
Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime hits Audible’s 2-for-1 sale.
Foreign spies. AI scams. Deepfakes. Dark web criminals. You’re already in the game—this shows you how it’s played. And I narrate it myself.
BOGO runs until 3/27:
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Two books. One credit. No excuses.
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Mar 17
AI isn’t coming for your job. It’s already doing parts of it. New data shows AI could handle 94% of some roles… but only 33% today. The gap is where things get interesting. Read before your job changes:
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#AI #FutureOfWork #Cybersecurity
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