Real-world narratives of cybersecurity, international hacking, and surveillance kept over 300 guests riveted at the 2025 Business Outlook at the Sacramento Convention Center early this February.
At this year's Business Outlook, noted journalist and senior writer at WIRED, Andy Greenberg, sat down with River City Bank's COO, Pat Lewis, and CEO of Foresight IT, Eric Johnson, to discuss the dangers of hacker attacks, the dark web, and the importance of being vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity.
After Ms. Lewis presented a review of River City Bank’s record-setting year, the discussion began with a focus on Greenberg's book, Tracers in the Dark, which details the pursuit of cryptocurrency criminals. Mr. Greenberg described how law enforcement uses crypto transactions to trace and identify individuals, often uncovering the criminals behind these transactions. In reference to his book, Sandworm, Mr. Greenberg also detailed how a cyberattack can transcend national borders, crippling the fleets of the world's largest shipping companies, paralyzing global shipping, and resulting in billions of dollars in damages worldwide.
The event highlighted how cyberattacks can disrupt operations, harm reputations, and lead to financial losses. Eric Johnson wrapped up the discussion by describing how businesses can establish a layered defense to protect their data and be prepared with adequate prevention and security measures.
All guests were treated to copies of Mr. Greenberg’s books which he graciously signed in the lobby. It was a memorable event for all!
