
"What the Hack?" is the award-winning true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 250 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyTrue Crime | |||

Data as duh-duh. It's all is out there—indexed, sold, and weaponized. Open source intelligence turns public records into a hacker's playground, your LinkedIn profile is dangerous, but you can still claw back a little privacy before it's gone for good... more
The whisper: A downed U.S. pilot was located by tracking his heartbeat from 40 miles away. Real, or fake news to rattle Iran? Benn Jordan and physicist Chad Orzel help us separate the science fiction from the real threats we all face right now.
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You’ve heard how the compounds work. This week we go inside one—through the eyes of Small Q, an Ugandan musician who was trafficked in and got out—also: Erin West of Operation Shamrock on the bigger picture.
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Christopher Anderson has spent thirty years in high-stakes situations—war zones, sinking boats, the current White House. What he’s learned about the information people don’t know they’re giving away is the privacy lesson you need to hear.... more
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This show explores the high-stakes world of cybercrime, privacy, and digital risk through investigative reporting, expert commentary, and real‑world case studies. Recent episodes scrutinize mass surveillance infrastructures, data ownership, and the balance between public safety and civil liberties, often featuring policy analysts, journalists, and security researchers. The discussions frequently connect practical security lessons to broader societal impacts, from fraud and scams targeting everyday users to the design flaws in widely deployed technologies. A standout aspect is the series' willingness to challenge tech narratives with hands‑on demonstrations, legal perspectives, and actionable tips for listeners to protect themselves online.
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What the Hack? launched 5 years ago and published 250 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. Christopher Anderson
2. Tracy Chou
3. John Gaines
4. Al Franken
5. Jason Koebler
6. Benn Jordan
7. Jay Stanley
8. Kathy Stokes
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