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Darknet Diaries

Jack Rhysider
Cybersecurity
Ransomware
Social Engineering
Wannacry
Malware
FBI
Hieu Minh Ngo
Cybercrime
Defcon
Fake Degrees
Identity Theft
Penetration Testing
North Korea
Chris Rock
Social Media
Data Brokers
Cryptocurrency
9/11
Al-Qaeda
Pen Testing

Explore true stories of the dark side of the Internet with host Jack Rhysider as he takes you on a journey through the chilling world of hacking, data breaches, and cyber crime.

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Recent Guests

Andrew Brandt
Principal researcher for Sophos, later principal threat researcher for Netcraft
Sophos / Netcraft
Episode: 174: Pacific Rim
Craig Jones
Chief Security Officer of Untiniu, former Senior Director of Information Security at Sophos
Untiniu / Sophos
Episode: 174: Pacific Rim
Loretta Lynch
U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: 173: Tarjeteros
Andrew Beatty
A pioneering digital marketer known for his unique approach to growth hacking and now focuses on combating music streaming fraud.
BeatDap
Episode: 171: Melody Fraud
Danny Jenkins
CEO and co-founder of Threatlocker
Threatlocker
Episode: 167: Threatlocker
Hunter Clark
Cybersecurity engineer at Arc Technology Consultants
Arc Technology Consultants
Episode: 167: Threatlocker
Maxie Reynolds
Adventurous cybersecurity professional and author of The Art of Attack
Subsea Cloud
Episode: 166: Maxie
Tanya Janca
A cybersecurity expert focused on application security and secure coding.
Episode: 165: Tanya
Ola Bini
Swedish programmer and privacy activist
Centro de Autonomía Digital
Episode: 163: Ola

Host

Jack Rhysider
Host of Darknet Diaries, capturing gripping tales of the cybersecurity world and the individuals within it.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44k ratings
  • Best show ever

    I love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdidjjsnfjkenvnnd
    United States2 months ago
  • Lazy

    Lacks the rigor to fact-check and the motivation to find the interesting stories within the show’s scope.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Netsecplus
    United States2 months ago
  • the scariest podcast on the internet

    Podcast Addict
    5
    steve619
    2 months ago
  • This is the best podcast!

    I really want to support the show, but my parents won’t let me subscribe, but I really want to support the show for the best but I want to see it more than once a month.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OppositeChain95
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect

    Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    .,’;:’.:;;,”..’
    United States3 months ago

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167: Threatlocker
Q: What is Threatlocker's mission?
Threatlocker's mission is to change security practices from allowing by default to denying by default, ensuring only trusted applications run.
167: Threatlocker
Q: What happened during the ransomware attack?
In a short span, ransomware encrypted 250 servers and disrupted business operations, leading to frantic recovery efforts.
164: Oak Cliff Swipers
Q: Tell me about putting your first skimmer.
I used to put it on a gas station pump that I grew up near, because I was confident they wouldn't care about me.
164: Oak Cliff Swipers
Q: Can you guess what he was trying to buy with this? Stacks and stacks of gift cards.
He was trying to use manipulated credit cards to buy gift cards.
152: Stacc Attack
Q: Did you know what you were about to do? Like, were you aware of your actions at all?
Yes, I was aware of what I was doing, but I had no idea of the illegality of my actions.

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Explore narratives revealing the darker aspects of the Internet, encompassing the complex interplay of hacking, data breaches, and cyber crime. Episodes feature a range of topics from historical hacker groups and their exploits to modern-day cybersecurity threats and personal stories of redemption from individuals involved in the cyber underground. The host effectively marries storytelling with investigative journalism, shedding light on the ethical debates surrounding hacking and its implications for society. This unique blend of riveting personal accounts and wider industry issues likely captivates both tech enthusiasts and curious individuals interested in understanding the realities of cyber threats and defenses.

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2. Craig Jones
3. Loretta Lynch
4. Andrew Beatty
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6. Hunter Clark
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8. Tanya Janca

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