Ian MacKinnon from Stingray Security
From The Hard Part with Evan McCann by Evan McCann
January 14, 2026 · 38 min
About this episode
Ian MacKinnon discusses the evolution of phishing and the role of technology in combating online scams.
Ian MacKinnon is the Co-Founder of Stingray Security . Real-time protection from online scams, phishing, and fake websites. Ian previously Co-Founded Later.com Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of AI-Driven Phishing 03:57 Consumer and Corporate Perspectives on Phishing 08:17 The Role of Technology in Phishing Attacks 11:58 Identifying and Preventing Scams 16:28 The Future of Phishing and AI Tools 21:27 Building Trust in a Digital World 27:03 Mobile Vulnerabilities and Phishing Risks 29:37 Deepfakes and Voice Cloning in Phishing 34:34 The Ongoing Battle Against Phishing
People in this episode
Host: Evan McCann
Guest: Ian MacKinnon
Topics covered
- phishing
- online scams
- AI technology
- digital security
- consumer protection
- trust in technology
Keywords
- phishing
- scams
- AI
- online security
- deepfakes
- voice cloning
- mobile vulnerabilities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stingray Security, Later.com
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