Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Trezor's CTO, Tomáš Sušánka, breaks down how AI is changing the scam and hack landscape, why even security experts are getting fooled, and the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin most people are still ignoring. From AI deepfake Microsoft Teams calls to voice cloning and phishing sites that nearly caught the CTO of the largest cold wallet company in crypto himself, this conversation covers the modern security playbook everyone needs for 2026.
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PARTNERS
⚖️ Variational aggregates liquidity to offer industry-leading depth on crypto, equities, commodities, and more: variational.io
🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/
💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries - Get $20 Signup Bonus - https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT - promo code: SHIFT
🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. bitwiseinvestments.com
⚖️ Ethena is a synthetic dollar protocol on Ethereum, offering a crypto-native, non-bank-dependent stablecoin called USDe. It uses a delta-neutral hedging strategy with staked ETH to maintain a $1 peg. ethena.fi
♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. coinsilium.com
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Follow Tomáš Sušánka
• Twitter: https://x.com/tsusanka
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DISCLAIMER
The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.
#Trezor, #CryptoSecurity, #AIScams, #DeepfakeScam, #VoiceCloning, #Phishing, #CryptoScams, #SelfCustody, #HardwareWallet, #CyberSecurity, #CryptoSafety, #ScamAlert, #Web3Security, #AIThreats, #CryptoNews, #BitcoinSecurity, #DigitalSecurity, #CryptoEducation, #SocialEngineering, #OnlineSafety, #CryptoTips, #SecurityAwareness, #TeamsScam, #CryptoProtection, #2026Security
0:00 Intro
4:15 What Tomas Actually Builds
6:28 Why Bitcoin Still Matters
8:25 Who Is Tomas Susanka?
10:10 Why Humans Suck At Security
12:58 Why People Downplay Risk
14:27 How To Actually Think About Risk
15:25 Does Intelligence Affect Risk?
16:54 Why Do Smart People Fall For Scams
23:39 How To Actually Fix The Scam Problem
25:12 Partnerships: @Variational @BitwiseInvest
28:57 How Tomas Protects His Assets
29:49 The Craziest Hack Tomas Has Seen
31:24 The Security Habit That Looks Insane
32:27 Why Self-Custody Actually Matters
36:05 When do you Need A Hardware Wallet?
41:42 Hardware Wallet Myths Debunked
44:16 Solving Crypto's Inheritance Problem
46:29 Should You Keep Assets On An Exchange?
47:32 Partnership: @KASTxyz
48:20 The Security Setup For Kevin's Grandma
50:08 Things You Can Do To Stop Hacks & Scams
1:01:57 Should You Upgrade Your Trezor?
1:04:02 The Weirdest Seed Phrase Hiding Spot
1:05:28 How Self-Custody Stops Being Archaic
1:08:07 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @Ethena
1:08:50 The Biggest Problem With Self-Custody
1:09:52 Is Quantum Computing A Real Threat?
1:14:48 Who's Actually Taking Quantum Seriously?
1:20:41 Who's Protecting Bitcoin From Quantum?
1:23:58 The Crypto Belief Tomas Rejects
1:25:03 Is Self-Custody Oversold?
1:26:12 Is There A Future For Digital Identity?
1:27:56 Is Self-Custody Getting Too Complicated?
1:28:42 Dangerous Advice Tomas Has Heard
1:29:43 Does AI Make You Safer Or Vulnerable?
1:31:25 Closing Thoughts
Trezor's CTO, Tomáš Sušánka, breaks down how AI is changing the scam and hack landscape, why even security experts are getting fooled, and the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin most people are still ignoring. From AI deepfake Microsoft Teams calls to voice cloning and phishing sites that nearly caught the CTO of the largest cold wallet company in crypto himself, this conversation covers the modern security playbook everyone needs for 2026.
THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER
💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter
___________
PARTNERS
⚖️ Variational aggregates liquidity to offer industry-leading depth on crypto, equities, commodities, and more: variational.io
🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/
💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries - Get $20 Signup Bonus - https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT - promo code: SHIFT
🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. bitwiseinvestments.com
⚖️ Ethena is a synthetic dollar protocol on Ethereum, offering a crypto-native, non-bank-dependent stablecoin called USDe. It uses a delta-neutral hedging strategy with staked ETH to maintain a $1 peg. ethena.fi
♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. coinsilium.com
___________
Follow Tomáš Sušánka
• Twitter: https://x.com/tsusanka
FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS
Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod
Instagram: instagram.com/kevinfollonier_
TikTok: tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier
Website: kevinfollonier.com
DISCLAIMER
The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.
#Trezor, #CryptoSecurity, #AIScams, #DeepfakeScam, #VoiceCloning, #Phishing, #CryptoScams, #SelfCustody, #HardwareWallet, #CyberSecurity, #CryptoSafety, #ScamAlert, #Web3Security, #AIThreats, #CryptoNews, #BitcoinSecurity, #DigitalSecurity, #CryptoEducation, #SocialEngineering, #OnlineSafety, #CryptoTips, #SecurityAwareness, #TeamsScam, #CryptoProtection, #2026Security
0:00 Intro
4:15 What Tomas Actually Builds
6:28 Why Bitcoin Still Matters
8:25 Who Is Tomas Susanka?
10:10 Why Humans Suck At Security
12:58 Why People Downplay Risk
14:27 How To Actually Think About Risk
15:25 Does Intelligence Affect Risk?
16:54 Why Do Smart People Fall For Scams
23:39 How To Actually Fix The Scam Problem
25:12 Partnerships: @Variational @BitwiseInvest
28:57 How Tomas Protects His Assets
29:49 The Craziest Hack Tomas Has Seen
31:24 The Security Habit That Looks Insane
32:27 Why Self-Custody Actually Matters
36:05 When do you Need A Hardware Wallet?
41:42 Hardware Wallet Myths Debunked
44:16 Solving Crypto's Inheritance Problem
46:29 Should You Keep Assets On An Exchange?
47:32 Partnership: @KASTxyz
48:20 The Security Setup For Kevin's Grandma
50:08 Things You Can Do To Stop Hacks & Scams
1:01:57 Should You Upgrade Your Trezor?
1:04:02 The Weirdest Seed Phrase Hiding Spot
1:05:28 How Self-Custody Stops Being Archaic
1:08:07 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @Ethena
1:08:50 The Biggest Problem With Self-Custody
1:09:52 Is Quantum Computing A Real Threat?
1:14:48 Who's Actually Taking Quantum Seriously?
1:20:41 Who's Protecting Bitcoin From Quantum?
1:23:58 The Crypto Belief Tomas Rejects
1:25:03 Is Self-Custody Oversold?
1:26:12 Is There A Future For Digital Identity?
1:27:56 Is Self-Custody Getting Too Complicated?
1:28:42 Dangerous Advice Tomas Has Heard
1:29:43 Does AI Make You Safer Or Vulnerable?
1:31:25 Closing Thoughts
