# Is Digital Security Ready for What’s Coming? (Zach Herbert)

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Podcast: [Exploring Prosperity- Challenging Pessimism in the US](https://stenobird.com/podcast/exploring-prosperity-challenging-pessimism-in-the-us-6901126)
Published: 2026-04-25T19:49:14+00:00
Episode link: https://robertdewey3.substack.com/p/is-digital-security-ready-for-whats
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## Resource

AI is changing cybersecurity—and it may be increasing the scale of digital threats beyond what banks, platforms, and institutions can manage. In this video, I break down how AI-driven attacks could expose vulnerabilities in financial systems, online accounts, and digital identity infrastructure. Based on real-world fraud experiences and insights from Foundation CEO Zach Herbert, we explore why traditional security models may be insufficient and what individuals can do to protect themselves. Key topics: * AI cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities * Digital identity theft and account breaches * Bank fraud, SIM swaps, and social engineering * Why institutions may struggle to contain large-scale attacks * Self-custody and personal digital security tools Thank you very much to our sponsors: * Foundation: Secure your digital life—from passwords, 2FA, files and Bitcoin with Passport Prime, an all-in-one personal security platform. Visit them at https://foundation.xyz/ * Truflation: BUY Truflation products/services and save 10% using code BOBDEW10. Learn about what prices are actually doing by going to https://truflation.com/marketplace/us-inflation-rate * River Financial: If not cold storage for your Bitcoin, I’d highly recommend River for buying and holding- River is engineered to protect your Bitcoin over the long run. Use this link for discounts: https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Digital Security Vulnerabilities 02:49 Zach Herbert’s Journey into Security 05:56 The Evolution of Bitcoin and Security Breaches 08:57 The Shift from Bitcoin to Overall Digital Security 12:08 AI’s Impact on Security Landscape 15:00 The Risks of Centralized Security Systems 18:09 Shared Infrastructure and Individual Vulnerabilities 20:58 The Concentration Risk i…

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