Episode 9 - Defending the Digital Frontlines: Ally Armeson’s Mission Against Cybercrime
Defending the Digital Frontlines: Ally Armeson’s Mission Against Cybercrime
In this episode of Tipping Spears with Hannah Becker, we welcome Ally Armeson—Executive Director of FightCybercrime, and a leading voice in cybersecurity awareness, digital resilience, and cybercrime victim advocacy, including romance scams and cryptocurrency crimes. She is defending the digital frontlines, stopping bad guys from “hacking our hearts and brains” for their monetary gain.
A U.S. Army veteran with a decade of service, Ally now leads a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals recognize, report, and recover from cybercrimes. From her work supporting service members, veterans, and their families through the Military and Veteran Initiative, to overseeing the Romance Scam Recovery Group, Ally’s mission is clear: “No victim has to navigate the aftermath alone.”
In this episode, Ally shares:
Her inspiring journey from military service to cybercrime prevention
How criminals play on our emotions, needs, and biases to manipulate actions
Top cybercrime scams targeting military and veteran communities
The aftermath of cybercrimes…“these crimes just keep stealing”
Career development tips and resources for veterans and military spouses
How trauma-informed approaches can support cybercrime recovery
Actionable steps anyone can take today to be safer online
Ally’s dedication to protecting vulnerable communities in both physical and digital spaces is inspiring and insightful. Her work helps people recover from cybercrimes, rebuild their lives, and prevents future cybercrimes.
If you’ve ever wondered how to better protect yourself or support someone recovering from cybercrime, this episode offers valuable insight and resources. Plus, Ally shares great career-building strategies for anyone interested in developing a successful career in technology!
Don’t miss this insightful conversation!
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About the Guest:
Ally Armeson is the Executive Director of FightCybercrime, Ally Armeson leads initiatives aimed at helping individuals and communities to recognize, report, and recover from the growing threat of fraud and cybercrime. Ally leads the organization’s Military and Veteran Initiative, where she works to provide cybersecurity awareness and resources to service members, veterans, and their families, who are often targeted by online scammers. Through educational outreach and training, she helps these communities safeguard their futures in a digital world. Learn more at: www.fightcybercrime.org