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Book: Rinsed | Unveiling the Intersection of Cybercrime and Money Laundering | An RSA Conference 2024 Conversation with Author and Investigative Journalist Geoff White | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Episode 1990
Guest: Geoff White, Author, Investigative Journalist
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffwhitetech/
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Hosts:
Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin
Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Notes
In this episode of On Location, Marco Ciappelli and Geoff White dive into a fascinating conversation about the intricate world of cybercrime, investigative journalism, and the dark realms of money laundering. The duo explored the symbiotic relationship between technology, organized crime, and the evolving landscape of digital currencies like Bitcoin and NFTs.
From billion-dollar cyber heists to global money laundering rings and crypto-gangsters – Geoff White has covered it all. As an author, speaker, investigative journalist and podcast creator, his work’s been featured by Penguin, the BBC, Audible, Sky News, The Sunday Times and many more.
His new book for Penguin, Rinsed, reveals how technology has revolutionized money laundering, from drug cartels washing their cash in Bitcoin to organized fraud gangs recruiting money mules on social media.
His first book, Crime Dot Com, covered cybercrime’s emergence as a primal threat to modern society and was published in August 2020 by Reaktion Books. One of the key chapters detailed North Korea’s unlikely emergence as a cyber superpower. It was adapted by the BBC World Service into the hit 10-part podcast series The Lazarus Heist, co-created and co-hosted by Geoff, which immediately ranked number one in the UK Apple chart and within the top 7 in the US.
Marco Ciappelli invited Geoff White to join him on Broadcast Alley at RSA Conference 2024 to unravel the complex web of interconnected crimes and technologies shaping our modern world. Geoff shared insights from his extensive research and experience, shedding light on the hidden layers of organized crime and technological advancements.
From Investigative Journalism to Podcasting
Geoff White discussed his journey from covering technology stories for Channel 4 News to delving deep into cybercrime, highlighting how stories of North Korean hacking and money laundering captured his attention. His work on "The Lazarus Heist" podcast and the subsequent book delves into the astonishing world of cybercrime, where trust between criminals and innovative tactics play a pivotal role.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Money Laundering
In their conversation, Geoff White elaborated on the processes of money laundering, emphasizing the three crucial steps - placement, layering, and integration. He explained how technology has revolutionized the ways in which criminals launder money, leveraging crypto assets like Bitcoin while evading traditional detection methods.
The Rise of Cybercrime and AI
Geoff White addressed the adversarial battle between cybercriminals and security professionals, pointing out the attacker's advantage in exploiting vulnerabilities rather than developing advanced weaponry.
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago