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What the Hack?

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Identity Theft
Cybersecurity
Cryptocurrency
Cybercrime
Scams
Fraud
Romance Scams
Financial Awareness
Sextortion
Financial Literacy
Family Dynamics
Online Dating
Youth Safety Online
Mental Health
Emotional Trauma
Privacy
Artificial Intelligence
Onboarding Scams
Online Dating Scams
Pig Butchering

"What the Hack?" is the award-winning true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice.

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A deadbolt clicks. This email, that voice--they sound all right. Then things go sideways. This week, 911 Cyber CEO Marc Raphael joins the pod to explore how AI makes scams faster, smoother, and harder to spot, and what you can do to stay hard to hit ... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Raphael
CEO of 911 Cyber.
911 Cyber
Episode: Episode 230: The Cursor Moved at 2 A.M.
Paul Raffile
A cybercrime expert focusing on sextortion.
Episode: Episode 228: Paul Raffile on the Sextortion Economy
Jeff Williams
Chief Information Security Officer at Sigma 360
Sigma 360
Episode: Episode 226: On Digital Fingerprints and Dirty Money
Neil Daswani
Cybersecurity expert and author, co-author of "Big Breaches: Cybersecurity Lessons for Everyone"
Stanford Online
Episode: Episode 225: Big Breaches and Click Bots to AI and Beyond
Gary Warner
Director of Threat Intelligence at Dark Tower, former Director of Research in Computer Forensics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and founder of the influential blog, Cybercrime and Doing Time.
Episode: Episode 224: Jackals of Trust: A Short History of Cybercrime
Heather Barnhart
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Curriculum Lead at the SANS Institute, recognized for her expertise in smartphone forensics and digital safety.
SANS Institute
Episode: Episode 222: Heather Barnhart Hunts Digital Ghosts
Tony Bongiovanni
A former musician and father of a colleague who shared a troubling experience with Facebook and scammers.
Episode: Episode 220: The $5,000 Mistake: Inside a Facebook Scam
Eva Velazquez
CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center
Identity Theft Resource Center
Episode: Episode 218: The Data Grift Everyone Missed
Charity Clark
Vermont Attorney General advocating for data privacy and consumer protection.
State of Vermont
Episode: Episode 216: Who’s Watching the Watchers?

Host

Beau Friedlander
Host of discussions pertaining to technology and cybercrime, providing insight and commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 467 ratings
  • Hello everyone, I am Sam Harrison from LA, Connecticut. I want to recommend Mr. Brian Stone and his team who has had to deal with these internet swindlers, I lost my entire savings after investing in a cryptocurrency platform, I was told I would gain huge profits from my investment not knowing they were setting me up for a huge scam. If you have had a similar experience, I strongly recommend you contact brienstone02@gmail.com or WhatsApp him +1 (336)257-8835. as they were able to recover all my ... more

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    samharrisonn99
    2 months ago
  • 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

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    Leithal
    4 months ago
  • Just the facts would be nice

    Some good info but didn’t appreciate the Leftist slant.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BDK15user1.
    United States4 months ago
  • Episode 203 is a repost of episode 178 from 6 months ago.

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    Peylix
    7 months ago
  • Great show but is just repeating episodes for months now.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Harasmeant
    Australia9 months ago

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The expert guests and relatable personal stories are frequently noted as highlights, enhancing the podcast's credibility and engagement.
Some reviews indicate frustration with perceived political biases in discussions, while others emphasize the importance of raising awareness about cyber threats.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the podcast and its ability to make complex topics approachable and relevant to everyday life.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#197
United States/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#116
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#26
Russia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#47
Philippines/True Crime
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#176
Mexico/True Crime
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#197
Saudi Arabia/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 230: The Cursor Moved at 2 A.M.
Q: Can you explain to somebody who plays checkers in chess why that would be the case?
Because you get a track record, you get a reputation, and that's your passion.
Episode 228: Paul Raffile on the Sextortion Economy
Q: What do you tell a teenager with a social media account?
You will be targeted by the scam. It will look like someone pretending to be your age. It starts out flirty. She's going to ask for a photo, just a selfie at first, to see if she can get her way into the door.
Episode 225: Big Breaches and Click Bots to AI and Beyond
Q: What can be done to protect against the glut of personal information out there?
Daswani suggests being cautious about which AI services you trust with your data and researching the credibility of AI companies before using their services.
Episode 225: Big Breaches and Click Bots to AI and Beyond
Q: What motivated you to become a CISO?
Neil Daswani shares that his background in computer science and a natural curiosity about cybersecurity fueled his motivation to enter the field.
Episode 224: Jackals of Trust: A Short History of Cybercrime
Q: How are these criminal organizations organized?
Gary details the structured hierarchy within these confraternities, including zones, zone heads, and specialized roles that reflect an organized crime model rather than rogue activities.

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4. Neil Daswani
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