• 371. Greg Ross-Munro.
    Jan 16 2025

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    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Greg Ross-Munro, a third generation programmer, and the founder and CEO of Sourcetoad, a custom enterprise software engineering firm with offices in the USA and Australia. Sourcetoad's team of developers have built applications and games for clients like Viking Cruises, Jackson Hewitt, Procter and Gamble, Luxottica, the US Special Forces, and dozens of startups.

    Greg has participated, judged, organized, and sponsored almost every event of note in the Tampa Bay startup scene including Tampa Bay Bar Camp, Startup Weekend, Startup Bus (where he is also on the Board of Directors), Ignite, WaVE, and the Tampa Bay Entrepreneurship Gala. Additionally, he has been a regular and willing mentor of many young entrepreneurs while serving as a regular guest speaker at USF and UT.

    Greg grew up in Africa, and has lived and worked in Japan. He delights in good Scotch whisky and suffers from a dark sense of humor, and an incomprehensible patience with beautiful but temperamental British sports cars.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 370. Michele Rigby Assad.
    Jan 9 2025

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    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Michele Rigby Assad, a former CIA counterterrorism officer, acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and corporate consultant. Together, they delve into Michele’s expertise in Human Intelligence (HUMINT), discussing its pivotal role in intelligence operations and practical strategies for applying these skills in daily life. Michele also shares insights from her upcoming book, Get Off the X, which examines the human tendency to freeze under pressure and offers actionable advice on training yourself to respond decisively in critical moments. Learn how the principles of "getting off the X" can help you overcome challenges and navigate obstacles in everyday life.

    Michele's Website
    Michele's First Book, Breaking Cover
    Michele's Facebook
    Michele's Instagram

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 369. December 2024 Case Files.
    Dec 31 2024

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    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in December 2024.

    Part 1: Cyberstalking, Extortion, and Conspiracy to Commit Extortion - Fred and Doreen Mastroianni (New York City, New York)
    Part 2: Conspiracy to Commit Computer and Wire Fraud
    - Sichuan Silence Information Technology Co. Ltd. and Guan Tianfeng (Hammond, Indiana)
    Part 3: Fraudulent IT Worker Schemes and Related Extortions
    - 14 North Korean Nationals (St. Louis, Missouri)
    Part 4: Conspiracy to Distribute Illegal Drugs -
    Jacob Blair (Aliquippa, Pennsylvania)

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    10 mins
  • 368. The Recent Drone Incident at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
    Dec 26 2024

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    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the recent drone incident at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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    15 mins
  • 367. What is the Dark Web?
    Dec 19 2024

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    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the dark web, its history, how to access it, the legal and illegal activities there, how cryptocurrency supports illegal actions, and how law enforcement is fighting back.

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    19 mins
  • 366. Bid's Outbox - AI, Banks and Why You Should (Probably) Use Encryption.
    Dec 12 2024

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    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed why financial services companies have become increasingly attractive to tech and AI professionals; and a recent nationwide alert by the U.S. government regarding a significant cyber threat from China-linked threat actors.

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    8 mins
  • 365. Yabsera "Yabi" Demissie.
    Dec 5 2024

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    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with a long-time friend, Yabi Demissie, who works as an Associate Director of Alumni Engagement at Emory University, as well as a professional photographer during her spare time. We talked about social media bubbles, motivation, discipline, intentionality, and lots more.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 364. November 2024 Case Files.
    Nov 30 2024

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    In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in November 2024.

    Part 1: Cryptojacking Scheme - Joshua Paul Armbrust (Orr, Minnesota)
    Part 2: Computer Hacking and Extortion Scheme
    - Robert Purbeck (Meridian, Idaho)
    Part 3: Operating an Illegal Streaming Service -
    Yoany Vaillant (Las Vegas, Nevada)
    Part 4: Cyber Exploitation and Cyberstalking -
    Jack Keegan Davis (Columbia, South Carolina)

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    16 mins