To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy
Rubrik | Nicole Perlroth | Pod PeopleAmerican companies, whole towns, have been eviscerated by Chinese cyberattacks. But their stories remain untold, even as the stakes get higher and the targets more reckless. To Catch a Thief is a first-of-its-kind, documentary look at China’s rise to cyber supremacy. This podcast charts the evolution of China’s state-sponsored hackers, from their beginnings as “the most polite, mediocre hackers in... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryTechnologySociety & Culture | ||||
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Colonial Pipeline was a warning shot. Now, Chinese hackers are inside the digital guts of hundreds of Colonial equivalents across the U.S.—power, water, transportation, and more. The question isn’t if they’re in. It’s why. And what happens next.
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Cyber experts start getting called into electric, water, pipeline, railway, and transportation hubs around the country. Hackers have found a clever way to embed in these systems, using a small, unsuspecting device in everyday Americans’ homes. And on... more
The General Manager of an electric and water utility in Littleton, Mass. gets a surprise call from the FBI. At first he suspects the caller is a spammer, but soon he learns the agent is very real. Chinese hackers are lurking deep in his utility’s sys... more
During China’s pseudo-cyber-hiatus, the PRC’s hacking operations get a major overhaul. CCP leadership moves responsibility away from the sloppy, brazen hackers at the People’s Liberation Army to the far more stealthy, and strategic, Ministry of State... more
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This is a story of threats to U.S. National Security that needs to be heard and taken seriously. Don’t be scared off or intimidated if it sounds geeky or too technical for your understanding. Nicole Perlroth is a gifted story teller who has taken a potentially complicated topic and framed it into a sitting-on-the-edge-of-your-seat drama that’s compelling no matter how much you think you know. In today’s world where western society has found ways to make anything and everything a partisan issue,... more
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United States4 months ago - 🔥 To Catch a Thief: A Cyber Reality Check from Inside the Collapse
This podcast should terrify people and not just because it reveals how easily U.S. pipelines, grids, and institutions can be shut down, but because no one in power wants to stop it.
CISA’s has been gutted. TikTok bans are political theater. Jeff Bezos cuts million-dollar checks to the grifter-in-chief, while Amazon sells Chinese-made routers that quietly dismantle the U.S. economy, one backdoor at a time. Xi doesn’t need a military. He already has access through your smart fridge, your Ring cam... more
Apple Podcasts5Cate144United States4 months ago - Must listen. Pay attention.
Nicole shared the (painful) truth of our lack of cyber security in this amazing well documented podcast. You won’t like what she has to say but you MUST know the truth S to our deeply rooted the Chinese government is in your business. And probably your home router too! Take the time to listen. You won’t be sorry. And pray to God that the USA can stave off the possible attacks.
Apple Podcasts547071911United States4 months ago - Amazing
I read Nicole’s book, but the insanity of what is happening along with Nicole’s storytelling makes this one of my favorite pods! Must listen !!
Apple Podcasts5alps420United States4 months ago - Real investigative journalism
Excellent podcast. Very informative. Scary stuff but so good to know. Appreciate the gentle approach to political issues
Apple Podcasts5Rowdy 2024United States4 months ago
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Exploring the dire implications of Chinese cyberattacks, this show provides a deep dive into the evolution of state-sponsored hackers and their growing threat to American infrastructure and companies. With engaging storytelling from a seasoned host, it highlights the serious challenges facing the U.S. in a cyber battleground where sophisticated espionage and surveillance tactics can lead to significant consequences for national security and corporate integrity. The podcast combines expert insights, victim testimonies, and historical context to present a thorough examination of how cyber threats are reshaping the landscape of modern warfare and technology.
Featuring compelling narratives and interviews with a range of experts and victims, t... more
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