Tanya Janca is a globally recognized AppSec (application security) expert and founder of We Hack Purple. In this episode, she shares wild stories from the front lines of cybersecurity. She shares stories of when she was a penetration tester to an ...
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Listen NowIn 2019, Ola Bini, a Swedish programmer and privacy advocate, was arrested in Ecuador for being a Russian hacker.
Listen NowAll Hieu Minh Ngo wanted was to make money online. But when he stumbled into the dark web, he found more than just opportunity, he found a global dark market. What started as a side hustle turned into an international crime spree.
Listen NowIn this episode we talk with MG, the brilliant (and notorious) hacker and hardware engineer behind the OMG Cable. A seemingly ordinary USB cable with extraordinary offensive capabilities.
Listen NowGreg Linares (AKA Laughing Mantis) joins us to tell us about how he became the youngest hacker to be arrested in Arizona.
Listen NowJoe Tidy investigates what may be the cruelest and most disturbing cyber attack in history. A breach so invasive it blurred the line between digital crime and psychological torture. This story might make your skin crawl.
Listen NowMalwareTech was an anonymous security researcher, until he accidentally stopped WannaCry, one of the largest ransomware attacks in history. That single act of heroism shattered his anonymity and pulled him into a world he never expected.
Listen NowGrifter is a longtime hacker, DEF CON organizer, and respected voice in the infosec community. From his early days exploring networks to helping shape one of the largest hacker conferences in the world, Grifter has built a reputation for blending ...
Listen NowThe dark web is full of mystery. Some of it’s just made up though. Chris Monteiro wanted to see what was real and fake and discovered a hitman for hire site which took him on an unbelievable journey.
Listen NowIn this episode, we delve into the multifaceted career of Joe Grand, also known as Kingpin. A renowned hardware hacker and computer engineer.
Listen NowConor Freeman stole money online. Lot’s of it. In this episode we talk with him, and hear how he did it, why he did, and what he spent it on.
Listen NowHave you ever got your bike stolen? In this episode we dive into the world of stolen bikes. Who does it and where do the bikes go? We talk with Bryan from Bike Index who investigates this.
Listen NowJarett Dunn, AKA StaccOverflow, stole millions of dollars from a website called Pump Fun, and he wanted to do it in the most dramatic and theatrical way he could.
Listen NowChris Rock is known for being a security researcher. But he's also a black hat incident responder. He tells us about a job he did in the middle east.
Listen NowIn Episode 20 of Darknet Diaries, we heard from Greg aka mobman who said he created the sub7 malware. Something doesn't sit right with a lot of people about that episode. It's time to revisit that episode and get to the bottom of things.
Listen NowIn this episode we hear EvilMog tell us a story about when he had to troubleshoot networks in Afghanistan. We also get Joe to tell us a penetration test story.
Listen NowEver wondered how far a fan would go to get a sneak peek of their favorite artist’s unreleased tracks? In this episode, we uncover the audacious story of some teens bent on getting their hands on the newest dubstep music before anyone else.
Listen NowIn this episode, Geoff White tells us what happened to Axie Infinity and Tornado cash. It’s a digital heist of epic proportions that changed everything.
Listen NowIn this episode, Joseph Cox tells us the story of ANOM. A secure phone made by criminals, for criminals.
Listen NowShannen Rossmiller wanted to fight terrorism. So she went online and did.
Listen NowRachel Tobac is a social engineer. In this episode we hear how she got started doing this and a few stories of how she hacked people and places using her voice and charm.
Listen NowJim Browning has dedicated himself to combatting scammers, taking a proactive stance by infiltrating their computer systems. Through his efforts, he not only disrupts these fraudulent operations but also shares his findings publicly on YouTube, sh...
Listen NowAxact sells fake diplomas and degrees. What could go wrong with this business plan?
Listen NowThe #1 crime which results in the biggest financial loss is BEC fraud. The #2 crime is pig butchering. Ronnie Tokazowski walks us through this wild world.
Listen NowMadison's nude photos were posted online. Her twin sister Christine came to help. This begins a bizarre and uneasy story.
Listen NowThis is the story of D3f4ult from CWA. He was a hacktivist, upset with the state of the way things were, and wanted to make some changes. Changes were made.
Listen NowThis episode is about scammers in the Punjab region. Tarun comes on the show to tell us a story of what happened to him. Naomi Brockwell makes an appearance to speak about digital privacy.
Listen NowA new type of mercenary spyware came on the radar called Predator. It'll infect a mobile phone, and then suck up all the data from it. Contacts, text messages, location, and more. This malware is being sold to intelligence agencies around the world.
Listen NowTeam Xecuter was a group involved with making and selling modchips for video game systems. They often made mods that allowed the video game system to rip games or play pirated games. It was a crowd favorite in the modding scene. Until it all fell ...
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