Go offline with the Player FM app!
How to Become Unhackable: The Psychology of Scammers with FBI Spy Hunter Eric O'Neill
Manage episode 520941402 series 3230649
What if the biggest threat to your safety… wasn't online, but psychological?
In this eye-opening episode, Shannon sits down with legendary FBI spy hunter and cybersecurity strategist Eric O'Neill to expose the truth most people never see coming:
Cybercriminals aren't hacking your computer — they're hacking you.
Through urgent real-world stories and psychology-based insights, Shannon and Eric break down how scammers use loneliness, burnout, urgency, and emotional leverage to infiltrate the lives of even the smartest, strongest people.
Shannon also shares her own experiences navigating romance scams, con artists, and attempted financial attacks — and the powerful tools she used to reclaim her sovereignty.
You'll learn: • why scam season is surging • how cybercriminals profile their targets • subtle emotional red flags most people ignore • the #1 boundary that instantly upgrades your safety • how to trust your instincts again • what makes someone unhackable
This isn't about fear — it's about empowerment. And it might be the most important episode you listen to this year.
102 episodes
Manage episode 520941402 series 3230649
What if the biggest threat to your safety… wasn't online, but psychological?
In this eye-opening episode, Shannon sits down with legendary FBI spy hunter and cybersecurity strategist Eric O'Neill to expose the truth most people never see coming:
Cybercriminals aren't hacking your computer — they're hacking you.
Through urgent real-world stories and psychology-based insights, Shannon and Eric break down how scammers use loneliness, burnout, urgency, and emotional leverage to infiltrate the lives of even the smartest, strongest people.
Shannon also shares her own experiences navigating romance scams, con artists, and attempted financial attacks — and the powerful tools she used to reclaim her sovereignty.
You'll learn: • why scam season is surging • how cybercriminals profile their targets • subtle emotional red flags most people ignore • the #1 boundary that instantly upgrades your safety • how to trust your instincts again • what makes someone unhackable
This isn't about fear — it's about empowerment. And it might be the most important episode you listen to this year.
102 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.