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Ghost - Love, Loss, and Login Credentials

Claire Owen-Jones Season 1 Episode 7

Let’s roll back to the early 1990s. Computers were finding their way into offices, but unfortunately, IT security best practices were not yet in place. 

In this episode, Claire and AI deconstruct the movie Ghost through the lens of business lessons, IT security, and a whole lot of questionable decision-making.

As We Walk Through The Plot You’ll Learn:

  • Why people are always the weakest link in cybersecurity
  • Common (and ridiculous) mistakes people make in business
  • Core IT security best practices
  • How to detect and handle fraud in the digital age

Key Moments & Timestamps:

[05:10] Old IT Security Practices

[08:04] Account Issues and the Mugging Scene

[10:40] Ghostly Revenge Plot

[17:05] Fraudulent Bank Account Withdrawal

[17:43] Confusing Account Setup Scenario

[23:27] Unfinished Storylines in Films

Resources & Mentions:

  • Movie: Ghost (1990)

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