
"What the Hack?" is the award-winning true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 223 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeTechnology | |||

Forensic expert Heather Barnhart (SANS Institute) decoded Osama Bin Laden's phones and helped convict quadruple murderer Brian Kohberger. Learn how surviving her own harassment fueled her mission, plus the digital "pattern of life" hack and simple st... more
Marketing visionary Seth Godin explains how the Internet got hijacked by an attention-stealing spam economy that keeps us in an endless loop of badly targeted marketing. Godin's anti-spam playbook: demand companies earn your attention with awesomenes... more
A locked account. A call for help. What happened next left Tony questioning everything he thought he knew about the Internet. This week is about trust, technology, and how quickly things can unravel when those we count on aren’t who they seem.
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Former federal prosecutor Tom O’Malley takes us inside the strange, high-stakes world of modern fraud—where victims are presumed guilty, families lose fortunes, and the fight against global crime rings starts at home. Three lessons that could make a ... more
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It's amazing to me how people who try to pass themselves off as bastions of integrity don't care a bit about Nancy pelosi and all of her insider trading to the tune of millions upon millions of dollars over the years. Or how they back the Constitution but don't really care about the second amendment which they try to destroy it every turn. I hate when podcasts like this have so biased people on
Some good info but didn’t appreciate the Leftist slant.
Episode 203 is a repost of episode 178 from 6 months ago.
It’s great but they just repost shows now. This has been going on for months and they don’t acknowledge that they are replaying the show like other podcasts do.
Long time listener, first time rater. What the Hack offers a less is more approach to technological hazards we as a species face in today’s world. The gang cover a vast array of topics that stray far from anecdotal. Meaningful content parents, teenagers, and just about anyone who touches a digital device on a daily basis… That’s the whole for us 1st world citizens.
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Focused on the intriguing world of cybercrime, this podcast presents engaging stories that shed light on the danger and complexity of modern digital threats. Each episode features discussions with experts and victims, exploring topics such as identity theft, scams, online safety, and the intricacies of cybercriminal operations. The tone is accessible, combining real-life anecdotes with expert insights, making it not only informative but also entertaining. It's particularly unique for its emphasis on personal narratives that humanize the often impersonal nature of technology-related crimes, offering practical advice alongside eye-opening revelations.
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What the Hack? launched 4 years ago and published 223 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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Recent guests on What the Hack? include:
1. Heather Barnhart
2. Tony Bongiovanni
3. Eva Velazquez
4. Ken Westbrook
5. Kurtis Minder
6. Kathy Stokes
7. Ben Winters
8. Chris Hutchins
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