Geoff White
Geoff White is a renowned journalist and storyteller, specialising in organised crime and technology, whose books, podcasts, and talks empower organisations to tackle modern digital threats.
Geoff takes the complex and invisible, and makes it understandable in a way that only a real investigative journalist can. He delivers it on stage in an engaging and high energy manner that will leave you more aware of the danger, a little bit stunned and with stories to retell to colleagues and friends.
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Geoff White, one of the world’s leading journalists in organised crime and technology, has spent decades investigating these threats for top-tier media outlets, including the BBC, Sky, and The Sunday Times. With an exceptional talent for storytelling, Geoff delivers gripping, insightful narratives that empower organisations to protect their employees, customers, and data.
Geoff has delivered over 300 keynote talks across more than a dozen countries for global brands such as Microsoft, HSBC, Sky, Mastercard, and Atos. His ability to captivate audiences has made him a trusted voice on cybercrime and tech-related risks.
A bestselling author, Geoff’s latest book, Rinsed (Penguin Random House, 2024), explores how technology has transformed the world of money laundering. His previous book, The Lazarus Heist (Penguin Random House, 2022), adapted from the BBC World Service podcast he co-created and co-hosted, attracted over 10 million listeners. His first book, Crime Dot Com (Reaktion Books, 2020), delves into the rise of cybercrime as a global threat and was named one of Wired’s Most Fascinating Books of 2020.
Geoff’s investigative expertise extends to podcasts, where he has written and presented major series for Audible, including The Dark Web, a top-ten hit since 2017, and Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?. His own podcast, Cybercrime Investigations, offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of investigative journalism.
Beyond books and podcasts, Geoff co-created The Secret Life of Your Mobile Phone, a live interactive stage show that exposes how mobile data is harvested. A sell-out success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017, the show has been performed at corporate events, political conferences, and music festivals.
As Channel 4 News’ technology correspondent, Geoff earned multiple awards for his investigative work, including reports on the Snowden leaks, the TalkTalk hacking scandal, and fraud in online dating. He also created the innovative Data Baby project, which revealed how personal data is used and abused online.
Geoff’s wealth of experience and compelling delivery make him an essential speaker for any organisation looking to stay ahead of the threats posed by organised crime and technology.
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