{"podcast":{"title":"The OPSEC Podcast","slug":"the-opsec-podcast-7427985","podcast_index_feed_id":7427985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/68871c0a2a38d6f5cb5925b7","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-opsec-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1753683036450-132b6448-9f07-48e3-9520-d40d9dc229e0.jpeg","author":"Grey Dynamics","episode_count":21,"summary":"Welcome to The OPSEC Podcast - where operational security meets everyday life. I'm your host, Allen P. - former Navy aircrew, defense contractor, and cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of international intelligence operations experience. From the back of military aircraft to Intelligence Community-contracted programs, from Cyber Command to corporate security - I've seen what's possible when privacy and security break down. But here's the thing: nobody's coming to save you. The companies won't fix this for you. The government won't protect your privacy. Your security is your responsibility. Every two weeks, we'll dive deep into the world of operational security - not just as a professional practice, but as a way of life. We'll cover signature reduction, security operations, privacy strategies, and the OPSEC mindset that can protect you whether you're an intelligence professional, a corporate analyst, or someone who simply values their privacy and security. From digital tools and daily carry items to situational awareness and travel security - this is practical, actionable intelligence you can use today. Because in a world where your data is currency and your privacy is u…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T06:20:43.036486+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opsec-podcast-7427985"},"episode":{"title":"$12.5 Billion Stolen in 2024: The 5-Layer OPSEC Strategy That Could Save Your Bank Account","slug":"12-5-billion-stolen-in-2024-the-5-layer-opsec-strategy-that-could-save-your-bank-account","published_at":"2025-08-25T15:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opsec-podcast-7427985/12-5-billion-stolen-in-2024-the-5-layer-opsec-strategy-that-could-save-your-bank-account","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opsec-podcast-7427985","url":"https://opsecpodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68871c0a2a38d6f5cb5925b7/e/68ac3ff0e2f63983a7996c05/media.mp3","summary":"In 2024, Americans lost $12.5 billion to financial fraud – a staggering 25% increase from the previous year. Your bank account structure is making you a target. Most people make the same fatal mistake: they use one checking account for everything. Income flows in, bills flow out, debit cards get compromised, and criminals drain everything while you sleep. In this deep-dive episode of The OPSEC Podcast, you’ll discover: Why your “monolith” bank account is a single point of catastrophic failure The 5-step OPSEC process applied specifically to your financial accounts The “Onion Strategy” – a 5-layer financial structure that isolates and protects your money How  Privacy.com  masked credit cards give you complete control over every purchase Why debit cards should never touch the internet (and what to use instead) The non-negotiable multi-factor authentication rules for anything touching money Your current bank setup is probably wrong.  One compromised account shouldn’t wipe out your entire financial life, but for most people, that’s exactly what happens. The criminals are getting smarter, the losses are getting bigger, and nobody’s coming to save you. Learn the same financial OPSEC strategies that protect intelligence professionals and high-value targets. Because in 2025, everyone with money  is  a high-value target. Stop being low-hanging fruit. Your financial survival depends on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In 2024, Americans lost $12.5 billion to financial fraud – a staggering 25% increase from the previous year. Your bank account structure is making you a t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2488,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-opsec-podcast-7427985/episodes/12-5-billion-stolen-in-2024-the-5-layer-opsec-strategy-that-could-save-your-bank-account/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-opsec-podcast-7427985/12-5-billion-stolen-in-2024-the-5-layer-opsec-strategy-that-could-save-your-bank-account.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}