The dark side of the Internet with host Jack Rhysider. Transcripts on the main site.
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21 Jul 2026
"Homeless man William Woods had his identity stolen by a coworker, who built a life under his name for years, leading to systemic identity verification failures, wrongful imprisonment, and eventual exoneration through DNA testing."
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2 Jun 2026
Sophisticated cybercriminals exploit legitimate tools like PowerShell to evade detection, as seen in the Bayrob malware's eBay fraud case, which required decrypting encrypted data, navigating geofencing, and dismantling a global botnet of 400,000 systems through international law enforcement collaboration.
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7 Apr 2026
Recent product recalls highlight dangers from a recalled IKEA garlic press causing injuries and a malware-infected gaming PC, while a suspicious "super box" streaming device linked to foreign servers, ARP flooding, and potential espionage raises alarms about third-party marketplace security, IoT vulnerabilities, and geopolitical cyber threats.
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3 Mar 2026
The modern streaming industry is plagued by $3 billion in annual losses due to fraud, data privacy concerns, and money laundering.
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3 Feb 2026
Frac magazine's history and impact on the hacking community are explored, detailing its transfiguration from print to online platform, struggles, and eventual revival, highlighting its crucial role in shaping early hacking techniques and cybersecurity industry.
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20 Jan 2026
The episode explores a true story of early 80s and 90s hacking, tracing a notorious hacker and detailing the rise and fall of hacker groups, law enforcement crackdowns, and the broader implications of their activities.
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6 Jan 2026
The origins and development of hacking culture are traced, from the 1980s "Hacker Manifesto" to the emergence of cybersecurity laws and the evolution of hackers from curious explorers to potential threats.
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