Episode Summary: 

In this episode of the BetterTech podcast on Cybersecurity Strategies, host Jocelyn Byrne Houle speaks with Russ Felker, CTO at Trinity Logistics, about the growing cyber threats in logistics and supply chain security. Russ breaks down how fraud is evolving, highlighting strategic fraud, social engineering, and identity theft that threaten businesses worldwide. He discusses AI’s role in both attacking and defending digital assets and provides insights into modern cybercrime trends, including industry-specific phishing and AI-powered impersonation.

Show Notes:

1. Cyber threats in supply chains are evolving, with fraudsters using data manipulation and identity theft to exploit logistics vulnerabilities.
2. Russ Felker shares insights on Supply Chain Fraud, a growing multi-billion-dollar issue where criminals impersonate carriers to reroute shipments.
3. AI is transforming , improving fraud detection while also enabling sophisticated phishing and deepfake scams.
4. Industry-specific phishing attacks are increasing, making cyber threats harder to detect, especially in logistics and finance.
5. Russ Felker discusses security strategies, including AI-driven fraud detection, advanced authentication, and proactive employee training.

This episode is hosted by Jocelyn Houle, Host, BetterTech