Can You Trust What You See Online? - Brainz Podcast with Phillip Shoemaker
Phillip Shoemaker, a former Apple App Store executive and author of Unbreakable, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for a fascinating conversation on AI fraud, digital identity, deepfakes, and the growing crisis of trust in the digital world. After spending years helping build trust and safety into the App Store, Phillip found himself on the other side of the threat when his own phone was hijacked, his identity was impersonated, and his voice was cloned. In this episode, he opens up about how that experience changed his understanding of online security and why he believes everyday people are now at serious risk.
The conversation explores how AI has made fraud faster, cheaper, and more convincing, from SIM swapping and phishing scams to voice cloning, deepfake videos, and family-targeted impersonation. Phillip also shares why traditional advice around passwords and two-factor authentication is no longer enough, and what people can start doing now to better protect themselves and their loved ones.
This is an eye-opening and timely episode for anyone using the internet, social media, or AI in everyday life, and for anyone who wants to better understand how trust, identity, and security are being reshaped in the age of digital deception.
With podcast host Miceal O´Kane
Hope you'll enjoy the episode!
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