Episodes

  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Ctrl+Alt+Deceit - The Breaches That Weren't - S7E19

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Ctrl+Alt+Deceit - The Breaches That Weren't - S7E19
    Jun 25 2026
    Earlier this month, VRChat and Discord suffered data breaches…wait…or did they? Some are wondering! Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for June 26, 2026. I'm Alex Achten, Vice President of Media Relations for the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we review the latest events and trends in data security and privacy. Today, we are going to look at two data breaches that…well…weren’t. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_ Follow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IDTheftCenter
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    4 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Personal Finance AI - The Risk of Syncing AI to Accounts - S7E18

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Personal Finance AI - The Risk of Syncing AI to Accounts - S7E18
    Jun 18 2026
    Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Weekly Breach Breakdown for June 19, 2026. I'm Tim Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their continued support of the podcast and the ITRC. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. This week, we are looking at a significant shift in how artificial intelligence can be integrated into our daily lives. Specifically, bringing AI into our wallets. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_ Follow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IDTheftCenter
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    4 mins
  • The Fraudian Slip Podcast: Identity Theft Resource Center – 2026 Trends in Identity Report - S7E6

    The Fraudian Slip Podcast: Identity Theft Resource Center – 2026 Trends in Identity Report - S7E6
    Jun 11 2026
    Welcome to the Fraudian Slip, the Identity Theft Resource Center’s podcast where we talk about all things identity theft, fraud and scams that impact people and businesses. This month, we’re focusing on one of our signature reports, the 2026 Trends in Identity Report by ITRC, which examines the identity concerns reported by victims of identity theft, fraud and scams, as well as by individuals seeking prevention advice.  Our Chief Operating & Programs Officer, Mona Terry, reviewed the findings from the 2026 Trends in Identity Report by ITRC, which is supported by the ITRC’s Alliance for Identity Resilience Advisory Board. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_ Follow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IDTheftCenter
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    26 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Ransomware Groups Are Beefing, and Defenders Are Winning - S7E`17

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Ransomware Groups Are Beefing, and Defenders Are Winning - S7E`17
    Jun 4 2026
    Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for June 5, 2026. I'm Tatiana Cuadras, Communications Assistant for the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for their continued support of the podcast and the ITRC. Each week, we break down the latest in data security and privacy, and this week, we have a story that's a little different. It's not about criminals targeting everyday people or businesses. It's about ransomware groups targeting each other. Grab your popcorn. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_ Follow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IDTheftCenter
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    5 mins
  • The Fraudian Slip Podcast: National Cybersecurity Alliance – The AI Paradox - S7E5

    The Fraudian Slip Podcast: National Cybersecurity Alliance – The AI Paradox - S7E5
    May 28 2026
    Welcome to the Fraudian Slip, a podcast by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), where we peel back the layers of the latest scams, fraud and identity threats. This month, we're speaking with Cliff Steinhauer of the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), one of the ITRC’s major partners. You can’t move around the internet or social media these days, or engage in just about any form of commerce, without running into artificial intelligence (AI). It’s only been three years since ChatGPT was released, launching the era of generative AI. Now we are rapidly moving into the next phase – Agentic AI. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_ Follow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IDTheftCenter
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    33 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Who’s Behind the Wheel? The Rise of Uber Driver Fraud - S7E16

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Who’s Behind the Wheel? The Rise of Uber Driver Fraud - S7E16
    May 21 2026
    Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC’s) Weekly Breach Breakdown for May 22, 2026. I'm Tim Walden. Thanks to Sentilink for their continued support of the podcast and the ITRC. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. This week, we’re looking at a growing safety and fraud crisis in the gig economy, uncovered by recent investigations – Uber driver fraud. Hundreds of people are driving for Uber using stolen identities. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_ Follow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IDTheftCenter
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    3 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: How Might the Canvas Data Breach Impact You? - S7E15

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: How Might the Canvas Data Breach Impact You? - S7E15
    May 14 2026
    Did you receive a Canvas data breach notice? Do you want to know what happened and how it might impact you? We have all of those answers and more. Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC’s) Weekly Breach Breakdown for May 15, 2026. I'm Alex Achten, Vice President of Media Relations for the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we review the latest events and trends in data security and privacy. Today, we will take a look at a data breach dominating the headlines: the Canvas data breach. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDTheftCenter
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    4 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: No More Mr. Nice Regulator - The $3.45 Billion Reality - S7E14

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: No More Mr. Nice Regulator - The $3.45 Billion Reality - S7E14
    May 7 2026
    Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRCs) Weekly Breach Breakdown for May 8, 2026. I’m Tatiana Cuadras, Communications Assistant for the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for their continued support of the podcast and the ITRC. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and data privacy. While headlines are often filled with the latest tech innovations, a massive shift is happening behind the scenes in how our information is governed. Regulators have officially traded their "guidance" for full-scale enforcement, and the bill for years of corporate neglect has finally arrived. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_
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    3 mins