The B2B BRAND180 Podcast with Linda Fanaras
AI-Enabled Fraud: How One Call Cost $156K
In this episode of the B2B Brand180 Podcast, Linda Fanaras interviews Jonathan Slain, advisor to middle-market companies and co-author of Rock Your Business. Together, they unpack how Jonathan’s company fell victim to a sophisticated AI-enabled fraud attempt involving email compromise and voice impersonation, and what the costly experience taught him about cybersecurity, risk, and leadership. Jonathan shares practical insights on strengthening payment approvals, evaluating cyber fraud and social engineering insurance, and keeping employee security training current as AI threats evolve. You'll hear actionable strategies for protecting your business from AI-enabled fraud, identifying gaps in existing safeguards, and building a more vigilant organization without letting fear of technology get in the way of growth. [01:22] How an AI-Enabled Fraud Scheme Cost the Company $21,000 [03:47] How AI Voice Spoofing Can Bypass Traditional Verification [12:24] The Four Safeguards Every Business Should Review After a Fraud Attempt [14:45] Cyber Fraud Insurance and Social Engineering Coverage Explained [16:20] How Much Cyber Fraud Coverage Should Your Business Have? [17:49] Why Ongoing Employee Training Is Critical as AI Threats Evolve [19:13] Rock Your Business: Scaling from $50 Million to $500 Million [21:11] Rapid-Fire Questions: AI Fraud, Risk, and Leadership https://www.autobahnconsultants.com Jonathan's Book: Rock Your Business Linda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafanaras/ Millennium Agency: Brand Strategy | Marketing | Web Design: https://mill.agency How ready is your brand for growth? Take the free Brand180 Reality Check: 12 quick questions to uncover your biggest brand blind spots before your next stage of growth. https://brand180.mill.agency/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mill.agency/ Linda's Books: Claim Your White Space Passion + Profits: Fueling Business and Brand Success
