#35 - Cybersecurity Expert: How Your Mind is Being Hacked & What You Can Do | Winn Schwartau

He warned Congress in 1991, now he's sounding a new alarm. Cybersecurity pioneer Winn Schwartau reveals how your mind is being weaponized by technology, a threat we're not prepared for. Winn Schwartau is a renowned cybersecurity expert, visionary, and author who has shaped the conversation around digital security since the early days of the internet. Known for introducing the concept of an "Electronic Pearl Harbor," Schwartau has consistently highlighted emerging threats in the digital landscape. Today, he turns his attention to cognitive security, the new frontier where our minds and beliefs become the battlefield. He explains: How TECHNOLOGY is weaponizing your EMOTIONS and THOUGHTS. Why current IDENTITY MANAGEMENT systems fail to protect us. The RESPONSIBILITY everyone has in maintaining personal cyber hygiene. The real-world CONSEQUENCES of IGNORANCE and APATHY towards digital security. Practical STEPS to protect yourself and your family from cognitive hacking. Thank you for listening.   EPISODE LINKS: Buy The Art & Science of Metawar (book) Buy Analogue Network Security (book) Cognitive Security Institute   SHOW LINKS: Support the Show   Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcast Listen on Spotify   Follow on X Follow on Reddit Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn   OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:53 Winn’s Geek Origins 06:15 Analog vs Digital in Modern Tech 09:52 Simpler Systems & Cybersecurity 11:56 Early Days of Cybersecurity & US Congress Warning 19:13 Corporate Neglect in Cybersecurity 27:02 Cognitive Security & Emotional Manipulation 30:44 Targeting Vulnerable Groups 32:03 Manipulation & Personal Responsibility 48:21 Meta War & Manipulating Realities 50:50 Building Cognitive Security 54:00 Identity Management 57:23 Centralized vs Distributed Identity Management 01:02:55 The Core Failures in Cybersecurity Awareness 01:04:06 Blockchain Solutions & Ledger Distributions 01:09:05 Social Media Risks, Consent & Privacy 01:13:04 Open Source, Vetting & Cognitive Failures 01:20:19 Software Security Measures 01:24:26 Winn's Cybersecurity Measures 01:33:34 Privacy, Agreement & Policy 01:37:13 GDPR, VPN & Social Media 01:44:39 Final Thoughts   WINN SCHWARTAU LINKS: Winn's Website Winn's LinkedIn   CONTACT LINKS: Click here to come on the podcast, share feedback, ask a question, or reach out for any other reason.   This episode has been co-produced by Kate van Leeuwen.