Hosted by Matt O’Neill, former U.S. Secret Service Deputy Special Agent in Charge of Cyber Operations, Detonation Point takes you inside the fight against cybercrime. Each episode features conversations with the defenders on the front lines who are working to outpace today’s most dangerous threats.
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Arresting America's Most Prolific Identify Thief: Agent & Hacker Revisit the Sting
In this episode of Detonation Point, Matt O’Neill sits down with Hieu Minh Ngo — once America’s most prolific identity thief, and the man he arrested. They revisit hacked data brokers, fake PI licenses, and the sting in Guam, while unpacking the social engineering tactics, money motives, and human blind spots that fuel cybercrime. Two former adversaries now share lessons for keeping data safe.
Lessons from the Frontlines of Cybercrime
In this episode of Detonation Point, Matt O’Neill extends his chat with Hieu Minh Ngo — once America’s most prolific identity thief, and the man O’Neill arrested. Along the way, they explore the social engineering playbooks shared by hackers and agents, the lure of easy money, and the human blind spots that make cybercrime so effective.
Two former adversaries now compare notes — offering candid lessons for anyone serious about keeping data safe.
