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The conversation explores the psychology and mechanics behind modern online scams, particularly “pig butchering,” where criminals build emotional trust through fake relationships to execute financial fraud, and “honeypots,” which are cybersecurity tools designed to study and trap hackers. Neil and the guest discuss how emotion and technology intertwine — from romance scams to AI companionship — and the psychological toll of digital deception.

From ‘Cybercrime in the Age of AI, with Bogdan Botezatu’: https://youtu.be/f_qrXKEDrd0?si=buX5eMDCUSS3kvKN

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