The Quiet Collapse of Trust in Identity - #195

Identity has long been the foundation of cybersecurity—but what if that foundation is starting to crack?In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Tyler Moffitt unpacks a major shift happening right now: attackers aren’t breaking in anymore—they’re logging in. As AI accelerates phishing, fuels hyper-personalized social engineering, and powers a growing underground market for stolen credentials, traditional defenses like passwords and even MFA are being quietly bypassed.Tyler explains how identity has become the new primary attack surface, why concepts like “trusted users” no longer hold up, and how session hijacking, info-stealer malware, and token theft are changing the rules of the game. From help desk impersonation attacks to the rise of deepfake-enabled fraud, this conversation reveals just how far attackers have evolved.Most importantly, the episode explores what organizations are getting wrong—and what they need to do differently. From shortening trust windows and monitoring behavior to embracing layered defenses and a true zero trust mindset, this is a wake-up call for anyone relying on identity as a security perimeter.If you’re still treating identity as proof of trust, it’s time to rethink everything.As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcasts  Top 50 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts Top 70 Security Hacking PodcastsThis list is the most comprehensive ranking of Cyber Security Podcasts online and we are honoured to feature amongst the best!Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via [email protected]