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Samir Azizi’s Podcast is the perfect YouTube channel for anyone who loves sports, entertainment business, and technology. Samir is a passionate combat sports enthusiast and sports fan who recently relocated to Toronto, Canada. On his channel, he hosts captivating interviews with local professionals from various industries, thought-provoking discussions on current events, and insightful commentary on the latest trends in sports and technology. Whether you’re a sports fan, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, you’ll find something to love on Samir’s channel. His contagious energy and engaging personality create an atmosphere that’s both entertaining and informative. Plus, he brings in a diverse range of guests from the sports, entertainment, and technology industries, as well as community leaders and businesses, who share their experiences and insights on a wide range of topics. To stay up-to-date with the latest episodes, be sure to subscribe to Azizi Podcast on YouTube!
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Can your mind be hacked? In this gripping episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with cybersecurity veteran John Caballero – an expert with over two decades of experience securing IT/OT infrastructures and educating Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and even the Department of Defense. This conversation goes beyond firewalls and phishing—it dives deep into the human factor and the psychology behind modern cyber threats.
💡 From social engineering and zero trust frameworks to AI deepfakes, linguistic hacking, and the FOG model of behavioral manipulation, John shares how threat actors exploit language, emotion, and psychology to breach systems—and how we can fight back.
🚀 With an astonishing career spanning high-temp superconductors, LEO satellite development, and even a stint producing for Star Trek, John bridges the worlds of tech, defense, entertainment, and cybersecurity like few can.
🔐 Topics Covered:
What is Cyber-Psychology and why it matters
How hackers use language and psychology against us
Why Zero Trust is more than a buzzword—it’s a mindset
How AI is being weaponized through deepfakes & misinformation
Real-world stories of email security breakthroughs and business email compromises
The psychological tactics behind successful cyber attacks
How cybersecurity culture must shift—from leadership to front-line staff
Insights from working with the NSA, Space Shuttle comms, and sci-fi Hollywood
Tune in if you care about:
Cybersecurity | AI Ethics | Human Behavior | Digital Defense | Leadership | Deepfakes | Future of Work | Government & Military IT | Tech in Film
Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-caballero/
Mentioned in the episode: https://futuredude.com/ https://futuredude.com/news/projects/parallel-man/ Parallel Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DXaRZDMd70
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