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Strange tales of hacking, tech, internet grifters, AI, and security with Jordan & Scott. Are internet hitmen really a thing? What does someone do with a crypto wallet full of millions and a lost password? Did a Minecraft scammer really hack the president? Hacked is a technology show about people hacking things together and apart, with your old pals Jordan Bloemen and Scott Francis Winder. Get at u... more

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This was a fun one. We sat down with security icon Bruce Schneier to talk about AI systems that break the rules, cybersecurity beyond computers, the fight over encryption, the Snowden documents, blockchain, digital rights, and what happens when machi... more

The first PC virus. The fastest-spreading malware the internet has ever seen. The Manhattan Project moment for cyberweapons. He was there for all of it.

We sat down with Mikko Hyppönen — the man behind Hyppönen's Law: if it's smart, it's vulnerable ... more

We're so back. Another call in episode featuring strange tales of listeners hacking laundry machines, video games, 90's home computers and so much more. Share your strange tale of tech at hotlinehacked.com

Hacked is presented by NordLayer. NordLayer... more

Yes I know, I know it's a TLD. Don't worry, we get to it. In September 1990, a Soviet physicist named Alexey Soldatov registered a domain name for a country that would cease to exist fifteen months later. What happened to .su in the 35 years since i... more

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Recent Guests

Bruce Schneier
Security expert and author; board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Bruce Schneier — Snowden, Crypto Wars, and the Future of Agentic Hacking
Mikko Hyppönen
Cybersecurity expert and founder at Zone Helsinki/F-Secure veteran
F-Secure (historical) / Zone Helsinki
Episode: The Man Who Was There For Cybersecurity's Strangest Moments — Mikko Hyppönen
Geoff White
Investigative journalist
BBC
Episode: Wizard Spider
Ford Merrill
Senior Director of Research and Innovation at SecAlliance, part of CSIS Security Group
SecAlliance
Episode: Inside the Smishing Triad
Chaya Hanoomanjee
Partner and managing director at Austin Hayes, representing claimants against Grindr.
Austin Hayes
Episode: The Gayborhood
Gavin Reid
VP of Threat Intelligence at HUMAN
HUMAN
Episode: BADBOX 2.0
Dan O'Octwon
The Malware Historian and YouTube content creator
Episode: Throwback: The Malware Historian
Blake Robbins
The student central to the WebcamGate incident.
Episode: WebcamGate
Jody McVeigh-Schultz
Filmmaker behind the documentary Spy High about the WebcamGate incident.
Episode: WebcamGate

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Missing the old Hacked

    This is one of my all time favorite podcasts and I always couldn’t wait for a new episode to come out, however lately I have been heartbroken because all of the most recent podcasts have been marked explicit lately meaning I have had to miss out on all those great episodes. I would be so happy if Hacked could go back to the way it used to be.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JaevinF
    United Statesa month ago
  • So good

    I love these guys and I always learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mofhtvabnsjj
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast….although

    Hats off to Jordan and Scott , this is one of those podcasts that Im constantly checking to see if they have a new episode out. I only found it in late oct 25

    I’ve just finished listening to every episode since day one ( and have even listened to some favs multiple times)

    I know nothing about cyber security but I find the stories and incidents really interesting. The show has evolved since the beginning.

    My only criticism would be the quality and quantity of paid sponsorship ads.

    Advertisin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stu_wilde
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Quality has dropped

    Guys I love your podcast. It’s really good when you put time and effort in to telling a well crafted and edited story. But lately the quality has really fallen off. I understand you’re trying other things and having a summer break/are spread thinly at the moment, but please hire an editor. Someone who can give your podcast the polish it deserves. You need both members present (I know Scott is ill at the moment & can’t help being there) as when it’s just Jordan he really needs the support of some... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MarkoPolok
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Amazing pod :0

    Such a great podcast, i want to go into cybersecurity or web design after high school and this is very inspiring. I can’t believe some people give this one star.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Demonic_Chicken
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate accessible storytelling and practical security insights.
Guests and topics are engaging, with strong coverage of cybercrime and AI.
Ads sometimes feel disruptive; audience would prefer fewer or better-integrated sponsor reads.

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The Man Who Was There For Cybersecurity's Strangest Moments — Mikko Hyppönen
Q: What's your take on the erosion of innocence in AI and security—when do you think we cross a line into AGI-era risks?
The moment will likely be when AI becomes genuinely autonomous in problem-solving and decision-making in critical domains, possibly when AGI becomes more capable than humans in essential cognitive tasks. Until then, ongoing governance, testing, and layered defenses are essential.
The Man Who Was There For Cybersecurity's Strangest Moments — Mikko Hyppönen
Q: You talked about the Vistamo case—why was this one so significant in Finland and what were the stakes?
Vistamo exposed sensitive psychotherapy records and demonstrated how data leaks could weaponize personal information. It was a landmark case for data privacy, showing the devastating impact of breaches on individuals and the need for robust data protection in healthcare settings.
The Man Who Was There For Cybersecurity's Strangest Moments — Mikko Hyppönen
Q: Stuxnet was described as the Oppenheimer moment for cybersecurity—what made it so transformative?
Stuxnet was unlike anything before: multi-zero-day exploitation, PLC-level manipulation, and a proof that a government could cause physical destruction through software. It showed that cyber operations could target critical infrastructure and have real-world lethality, changing strategic thinking about cyber warfare.
The Man Who Was There For Cybersecurity's Strangest Moments — Mikko Hyppönen
Q: So when you started analyzing malware in 1991, there were so few viruses and you had a full collection—how did you approach learning the problem back then?
I collected every PC malware I could find, reverse engineered and decoded them, gaining full expertise from the ground up. It was a low-volume era where building understanding was possible through hands-on analysis and tracing clues left in the code.
Wizard Spider
Q: What pulled you to reporting on Conti?
Geoff explains that his aim was to find a way into the ransomware story and that Conti provided a concrete, high-profile case to explore the businesslike nature of cybercrime, its corporate structure, and the human stories behind it.

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What is Hacked about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-centric show that blends myth-busting hacking lore with real-world security stories, investigative angles on cybercrime, and analysis of AI, privacy, and digital governance. Episodes weave historical incidents (from early internet exploits to modern ransomware and AI prompt vulnerabilities) with contemporary tech news, offering practical takeaways for security teams, product leaders, and curious technologists. A standout trait is the hosts' knack for mixing storytelling with accessible insights, plus frequent sponsor reads that showcase real-world industry applications. The format often features deep-dive interviews with security researchers, journalists, and legal/privacy experts, alongside data-driven explorations of notable cyber ... more

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2. Mikko Hyppönen
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4. Ford Merrill
5. Chaya Hanoomanjee
6. Gavin Reid
7. Dan O'Octwon
8. Blake Robbins

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