Essential AI 101: Bridging the Knowledge Gap: AI & Cybersecurity – Protecting Data in an AI-Driven World - Episode 5

🚀 Dive into Episode 5 of AI Innovations Unleashed! We explore how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity and fraud detection. Don't miss out!References:Visa's Scam Detection Initiative:​ Axios. (2025, March 11). Fighting scammersWall Street's AI Cybersecurity Concerns: Business Insider. (2025, March 11). Wall Street is worried it can't keep up with AI-powered cybercriminalsUniversity of South Florida's AI and Cybersecurity College:​ The Wall Street Journal. (2025, March 11). University of South Florida Gets $40 Million to Start Cyber and AI College.Russian Disinformation via AI Chatbots:​ The Times. (2025, March 7). Russian network uses AI chatbots to spread disinformationScammers Targeting Corporate Accounts:​ The Australian. (2025, February 15). Scammers chasing corporate accountFBI Warning on Phishing Emails:​ New York Post. (2025, January 22). These two words in an email are a massive red flag for scams, FBI warnAdditional Resources:SANS Institute Cybersecurity Training: Offers over 85 hands-on cybersecurity courses and certification programs, including topics like ethical hacking, incident handling, and penetration testingNational Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS): A federal initiative offering a comprehensive catalog of cybersecurity training courses, career development resources, and information on cybersecurity eventsFurther Readings:Deepfakes: Get Ready for Phishing 2.0Sjouwerman, S. (2022, December 26). Discusses the emerging threat of deepfakes and their potential impact on phishing attacksAI-Powered Fraud Detection in Financial InstitutionsPatel, S., & Kumar, R. (2023). Explores how AI is used to detect and prevent fraudulent activities in the financial sectorAI-Driven Solutions for Preventing Online FraudWhite, T., & Lee, D. (2023). Examines the role of AI in combating online fraud and protecting consumersFighting Scammers: Visa's Approach to Scam DetectionAxios. (2025, March 11). Details Visa's initiative to combat online scams through AI and other technologiesWall Street's Worries About AI-Powered CybercriminalsBusiness Insider. (2025, March 11). Discusses the challenges faced by financial institutions in keeping up with AI-driven cyber threatsUniversity of South Florida's AI and Cybersecurity CollegeThe Wall Street Journal. (2025, March 11). Covers the establishment of a new college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity educationAudio Deepfakes: Emerging Threats and Detection MethodsExplores the rise of audio deepfakes and their implications for cybersecuritySANS Institute: Comprehensive Cybersecurity TrainingProvides information on SANS Institute's offerings in cybersecurity education and certificationNews Highlights:University of South Florida's AI and Cybersecurity College: USF is set to launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing, marking a significant investment in AI and cybersecurity educationSend us Fan MailSupport the showWant to go deeper than the podcast?Join The Unleashed — the growing AI Innovations Unleashed community for educators, parents, students, leaders, and curious minds navigating the future of AI together. Members get deeper discussions, exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes content, early updates, and a place to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and society in real time.AI is moving fast. You don’t have to figure it out alone.Join The Unleashed:https://www.aiinnovationsunleashed.com/become-a-supporter-join-the-unleashed/