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Darknet Diaries

Jack Rhysider
Cybersecurity
Fake Degrees
Social Engineering
Chris Rock
Axact
Fraud
Al-Qaeda
9/11
Pen Testing
FBI
Online Education
Islamic Extremism
Cyber Terrorism
Bank Hacking
Black Hat Hacking
D3f4ult
Pakistan
Shannen Rossmiller
Music Leaks
Victor Lustig

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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He started small, swiping cards, buying gift cards, and cashing out. It spiraled into a full‑blown criminal enterprise. Dozens of co‑conspirators, stacks of stolen plastic, and a lifestyle built on chaos.

Meet Nathan Michael, leader of Oak Cliff Swi... more

In 2019, Ola Bini, a Swedish programmer and privacy advocate, was arrested in Ecuador for being a Russian hacker.

Find Ola on X: x.com/olabini. Or visit his website olabini.se/blog/. Or check out his non-profit autonomia.digi... more

All 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.

Find Hieu on X: ht... more

In this episode we talk with mg (x.com/MG), the brilliant (and notorious) hacker and hardware engineer behind the OMG Cable. A seemingly ordinary USB cable with extraordinary offensive capabilities.

Learn more about mg at: o.mg.lol

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Recent Guests

Ola Bini
Swedish programmer and privacy activist
Centro de Autonomía Digital
Episode: 163: Ola
Greg Linares
Hacker and cybersecurity expert with a background in macro viruses and penetration testing.
Episode: 160: Greg
Marcus Hutchins
Anonymous security researcher and malware analyst, known as MalwareTech.
Episode: 158: MalwareTech
Neil Weiler
Known as Grifter, a hacker and speaker with extensive experience in infosec and hacker culture.
Episode: 157: Grifter
Joe Grand
Hacker and electrical engineer recognized for his work in hardware hacking and contributions to the hacker community.
Episode: 155: Kingpin
Bryan Hance
A cyclist and founder of Bike Index, a platform for reporting stolen bikes.
Bike Index
Episode: 153: Bike Index
Jarett Dunn
Full-time cryptocurrency developer and hacker, known for his controversial heist on the Pump Fun platform
Pump Fun
Episode: 152: Stacc Attack
Chris Rock
Australian security researcher and hacker
Seamonster
Episode: 151: Chris Rock
Ill Will
Cybersecurity researcher and digital investigator
Episode: 150: mobman 2

Host

Jack Rhysider
Host and producer known for engaging storytelling and in-depth interviews with guests from the cybersecurity and hacking communities, often covering the ethical implications surrounding their work.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42.7k ratings
  • I Used to Love This Show…

    …but not any more. The latest episode, “Oak Hill Swipers” was just about a drug addicted criminal, nothing about hacking or anything interesting. Perhaps Jack’s run out of people to interview, if that’s the case then fall back to one episode a quarter or something, rather than put out this car crash of a show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    _MattC_
    Australia4 days ago
  • Hey..

    Hey I love your podcast! It really helps with my adhd. Something very interesting happened to me today. So my school was hacked. At first the day was normal. And then later our school website Clever, shut down. If you tried to sign in, it showed this. Enter password: error

    Sign in with GitHub.

    If you don’t know GitHub is a hacking website, so then all at once all across the district WiFi just, shut down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John 🤑
    United States5 days ago
  • Let down

    I have been listening to Darknet Diaries for a long time, but the newest episode, Oak Cliff Swipers, really let me down.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fan32111
    Denmark10 days ago
  • ❤️❤️❤️

    I am a 10 year old but I love ❤️ technology and pen testing and all the things that this podcast does

    #DarknetDiaries

    🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

    My favourites are pen, testers and social engineers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AA in England
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Oak Cliff Swipers the funniest episode

    Amazing podcast. This latest episode was the craziest funniest one yet. All episodes are great but if you want to start off with the craziest story, start with this one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    serpico007
    Canada13 days ago

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Listeners rave about the compelling stories and in-depth interviews that pull them into the world of hacking and cybercrime.
Overall production quality is praised, including effective storytelling and engaging editing.
The podcast is often described as a must-listen for anyone interested in technology, security, and the ethical dilemmas within the hacking community.

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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.
152: Stacc Attack
Q: How did you get started with Pump Fun?
I launched the coin on April Fool's Day as something of a prank, not expecting it to be impactful.
152: Stacc Attack
Q: What do you want to be known as if I call you names?
It's fine. Jarett Dunn works. Most people would know me as the Stacc, I guess, or StaccOverflow.

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True stories from the hidden corners of the Internet are explored, focusing on hacking, data breaches, and the complexities of cybercrime. The host interviews various guests, sharing firsthand accounts and unique insights into their experiences within the cyber underworld. Episodes cover a broad spectrum of intriguing themes, from the evolution of hacking techniques to the ethical questions surrounding personal privacy and security in the digital age. This engaging format combines storytelling with technical depth, appealing to both tech enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

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Darknet Diaries launched 8 years ago and published 176 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Greg Linares
3. Marcus Hutchins
4. Neil Weiler
5. Joe Grand
6. Bryan Hance
7. Jarett Dunn
8. Chris Rock

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