Lead Cyber Threat Hunter
Travis Simcox is a Cyber Threat Hunter and former cognitive science researcher. By day, he tracks threat actors for a risk management firm, analyzing logs and developing detections that stop breaches before they happen. By night, he adopts various personas to engage directly with criminal organizations, studying the humans behind the hacks. He is also the creator of Behind The Surface, where he breaks down the latest cyber threats with his digital gumshoe sidekick.
July 19, 2026
Helping Others: Has Empathy Turned Us into Targets? | Online Scams, Digital Deception, Cyber Safety & the Psychology of Trust
We used to rely on biological cues to verify a stranger in need. But in a faceless digital world full of scams and deception, has our empathy become a liability - and left us in a state of permanent suspicion? Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? – the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life – whether we want it to or not. Follow or subscribe to never miss the next investigation. https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/ We’re joined by Travis Simcox, a cyber threat hunter and...
Guest: Travis Simcox