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The podcast that tells true stories about the people making and breaking our digital world. We take listeners into the world of cyber and intelligence without all the techie jargon. Every Tuesday and Friday, former NPR investigations correspondent Dina Temple-Raston and the team draw back the curtain on ransomware attacks, mysterious hackers, and the people who are trying to stop them.

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Leaked Chinese documents from a company called GoLaxy reveal a chilling new playbook for information war: an army of A.I. personas, engineered to look like us, think like us… and win our trust. Vanderbilt University’s Brett Goldstein and Brett Benson... more

Visa denials. Frozen grants. Whispers of disloyalty. It all feels strangely familiar. This week: the story of Qian Xuesen—an exiled Chinese scientist who once helped America win a war, only to be driven out in a season of suspicion. His exile isn’t j... more

For decades, the U.S. has led the world in cyber innovation. But when it comes to resilience — the ability to withstand and recover from an attack — we’ve fallen dangerously behind. Anne Neuberger, former deputy national security adviser for cyber an... more

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Recent Guests

Kateryna Stepanenko
Russia expert at the Institute for the Study of War
Institute for the Study of War
Episode: The veterans who worry Putin
Stuart Clark
IT professional and advocate for sustainable digital practices
Episode: Can AI fix its own energy problem?
Johar Ilham
A Uyghur activist living in the United States.
Episode: Erased: Saving the Uyghur Internet
Raidat Kenji
A software engineer and activist working to restore Uyghur cultural websites.
uyghurarchive.com
Episode: Erased: Saving the Uyghur Internet
Rebecca Brown
Senior researcher at the Citizen Lab
Citizen Lab
Episode: Erased: The curious case of UyghurEdit++
Abduweli Ayup
A Uyghur linguist and educator who aimed to preserve the Uyghur language through education and cultural initiatives.
Episode: Erased: Silencing a kindergarten
Gail Thackeray
Arizona prosecutor involved in early cybercrime cases
Arizona Prosecutor's Office
Episode: Who let the Feds out?
Jeff Moss
Accidental founder of Def Con and hacker extraordinaire
Episode: DEF CON’s accidental godfather
Stephen Xenakis
A psychiatrist, military man, and an early believer in using psychedelics to heal trauma.
Episode: Mic Drop: Take two chatbots and call me in the morning

Host

Dina Temple-Raston
Host and former NPR investigations correspondent focused on storytelling in the realms of cyber and intelligence. She leads discussions on complex narratives surrounding hackers and digital security.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 932 ratings
  • Stopped listening because i can not stand her voice.

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    user556
    2 months ago
  • Sooo biased

    I really used to enjoy then the inability to report in unbiased ways crept in...

    Drones used to surveil Peacefully protest First Amendment rights...

    Was that the riots I watched in LA???

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Swiss2636
    Australia3 months ago
  • Informative.

    Accessible breakdowns of each leak and its impact. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FoodieOodie
    United States4 months ago
  • Like the content, but sometimes I like more of the inners-of-hack style episodes.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    MilesWK
    4 months ago
  • Very biased

    I subscribed to this podcast to learn but soon found that this is a politically biased podcast that does not tell you the facts, it tries to influence the public

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Apple bottom jeans girl
    United States5 months ago

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Positive feedback highlights the podcast's ability to illuminate underreported aspects of technology and cybersecurity.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and accessibility of complex cyber issues.
Some listeners express concerns over perceived biases in the presentation of information.
There are mixed feelings about the depth of reporting, with some desiring less emphasis on ads and interruptions.

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#38
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Cyber attacks may have us seeing double
Q: What are the risks associated with private sector owners of critical infrastructure in cybersecurity?
There's a challenge in getting private sector owners or operators to bring more visibility to their cybersecurity because acknowledging vulnerabilities puts them on the hook to fix them, which they often prefer to avoid due to the associated costs.
The scam next door
Q: What did you discover were good ways to avoid falling into scammers' traps?
Two key words are to slow down; many scams create a sense of urgency, which leads people to act hastily. Verifying information is crucial to avoid being scammed.
The scam next door
Q: What lengths did you find that scammers went through to make it seem like pianos were actually being sent to people?
Scammers utilize pictures of pianos and sob stories to create emotional appeals, making their scams seem believable and plausible to potential victims.
The scam next door
Q: What is a piano scam?
A piano scam is a variation of a classic con where a scammer offers a high-value item, like a piano, for free but asks for a shipping fee, effectively using emotional manipulation to draw victims in.
AI and the secret lives of whales
Q: How do you avoid a mechanical whale sound if you aren't a whale and can't hear the difference?
Researchers need to create a synthetic whale sound that feels biologically meaningful and relevant.

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Focusing on the intricate narratives surrounding the digital landscape, this podcast presents true stories that explore the multifaceted interactions of individuals within the realms of cyber and intelligence. Listeners are introduced to topics such as ransomware attacks, the workings of mysterious hackers, and the efforts of those striving to uphold cybersecurity without relying heavily on technical jargon. Each episode seeks to unpack complex events and personalities shaping our modern digital experience, making it accessible for non-technical audiences. Unique in its approach, the show intertwines investigative journalism with storytelling, giving voice to both the perpetrators and defenders of the digital realm.

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