Do Hackers Hack Computers or People?

Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Tina Williams-Koroma, founder and CEO of CyDeploy and TCecure, to explore a simple but unsettling question: do hackers hack computers — or do they hack people? In this episode, they dig into how social engineering, AI-generated content, and human psychology have become the primary attack surface for modern cyber threats. From deepfakes and impersonation scams to spyware targeting journalists and activists, Tina explains why cybersecurity today is less about breaking code and more about breaking trust — and how businesses and families can prepare for the scenarios no system is ever fully trained to handle. Podcast Notes & Links Adam Mosseri on Infinite Synthetic Content and the End of Visual Trust – The Verge Inside Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline – TechCrunch LG, Smart TVs, and the Growing AI Privacy Problem – Ars Technica What to Know Before Buying a Cheap Smart TV – BGR Waymo Shuts Down Autonomous Fleet Again After Power and Weather Disruptions – Futurism Subscribe & Contact Subscribe to the Thoughts on Tech & Things newsletter: jasonmperry.com/newsletter Send feedback, questions, or guest suggestions: jasonmperry.com/contact Credits Thanks to the team at WYPR, our producer Sam Bermas-Dawes, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.