From deepfakes to spear phishing, social engineering remains a cybercriminal’s most effective weapon. BlackCloak’s OSINT and Threat Intelligence Manager Chris Carter explores how these threats have evolved from the the Trojan Horse to today’s sophisticated cyberattacks, dives into the psychological reasons why social engineering continues to work, and explains simple steps individuals and companies can take to protect themselves.

Chris CarterAbout our guest:

Chris Carter is the OSINT & Threat Intelligence Manager at BlackCloak. With more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and program management, Chris serves as a trusted advisor to BlackCloak’s enterprise and private clients. He brings deep expertise in OSINT, cybercrime, executive protection, and geopolitical risk analysis to his role, delivering tailored risk assessments, actionable intelligence, and proactive cybersecurity guidance. His work bridges client needs with internal teams, ensuring timely threat insights, innovative solutions, and an enhanced customer experience across industries.