
Former FBI Special Agent, Chris Tarbell, and ex-Anonymous/LulzSec blackhat hacker turned network penetration tester, Hector Monsegur (aka Sabu), once faced off as adversaries in cyberspace before becoming close friends and now podcast co-hosts. Whether you are a legal professional, cybersecurity practitioner, or forensic investigator, Chris and Hector will bring you their unique perspectives on th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 143 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentTechnology | |||

Chris and Hector discuss the ransomware attack that disrupted Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy operations, a phishing campaign that stole hundreds of private Snapchat accounts, Romania's crippled land registry after a destructive cyberattack, LG's decision... more
Chris and Hector break down a critical WordPress vulnerability discovered with AI, the Steam malware campaign that stole cryptocurrency from gamers, Madison Square Garden's secret facial recognition database, AI voice cloning scams targeting families... more
Chris and Hector cover the FBI's takedown of the NetNut residential proxy network, Microsoft's role in identifying a Scattered Spider suspect, a ransomware negotiator who secretly worked with criminals, a controversial Windows zero-day disclosure, a ... more
Chris and Hector break down Canada's offensive cyber campaign against fentanyl traffickers, the arrest of an alleged Scattered Spider member, a new wave of AI infrastructure hijacking, growing privacy protections in Virginia, and why the U.S. still s... more
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Hector has some great insights, that makes the show somewhat interesting. But the FBI dude’s constant juvenile Bro joke attempts are more annoying than they are funny.
Crappie people do crappie things. You are what you do so there for you are what you do.
Criminal cowards of chaos.
Long time listener of the pod and I have zero IT background. That’s how amazing this podcast is. Then when they came out with a paid Patreon subscription pod, it exceeded my expectations. The stuff they talk about on Patreon is hilarious lol
Great show with awesome dynamic between the hosts. Up to date industry news, funny stories and loads of banter!
They make cyber security entertaining and informative for normal people. I would suggest any executive or business owner listen regularly to keep such things top of mind. I hesitate to recommend it to friends and family because they just can’t resist the occasional F bomb.
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Two seasoned cybersecurity practitioners lead a candid, high-energy dialogue that blends real-world incident analysis with personal history. Episodes frequently cover governance, third‑party risk, AI governance and policy, supply chains, and the tension between innovation and security, all tempered by sharp banter and hands-on expertise. Notable strengths include a rare blend of offensive and defensive perspectives, practical security hygiene takeaways, and a willingness to critique government, corporate, and industry practices with humor. The format is accessible to executives and practitioners alike, making complex topics relatable without sacrificing technical insight. A standout aspect is the hosts' long-running collaboration, which add... more
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