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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
Emotional Trauma
Mental Health
Privacy
Artificial Intelligence
Onboarding Scams
Online Dating Scams
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"What the Hack?" is the award-winning true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice.

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Jeff Williams on the business of moving money: who gets blocked, what slips through, and why checking the right boxes doesn’t always mean a win in the nascent AI-powered sanctions compliance space. From fentanyl money to shell companies, we follow th... more

When a young engineer uncovered a sizeable click fraud situation at Google, he discovered a bigger problem; namely, the perverse ingenuity that drives online fraud and scams. "Big Breaches" author Neil Daswani joined us to talk click farms, data brea... more

Cybercrime expert Gary Warner joins to discuss Nigerian confraternities, the "campus cults" rooted in idealism that morphed into a multi-billion dollar transnational organized crime network. Learn about the "money blessing," the coded language and in... more

When scammers tried to steal Graceland, it seemed like a fluke, but deed fraud is very much on the rise. Del Denney of the Land Trust Company explains how criminals steal homes and how to stop it from happening to you. Plus, we revisit Adam Levin's w... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Williams
Chief Information Security Officer at Sigma 360
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Episode: Episode 226: On Digital Fingerprints and Dirty Money
Neil Daswani
Cybersecurity expert and author, co-author of "Big Breaches: Cybersecurity Lessons for Everyone"
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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
Ken Westbrook
CEO and founder of Stop Scams Alliance, focusing on combating scams and fraud in the United States.
Stop Scams Alliance
Episode: Episode 215: They Targeted His Mom, He Went Full CIA
Kurtis Minder
Co-founder and CEO of Group Sense, cybersecurity intelligence expert, author of 'Cyber Recon, My Life in Cyber Espionage and Ransomware Negotiation.'
Group Sense
Episode: Episode 212: How to Talk to a Cybercriminal
Kathy Stokes
Director of Fraud Prevention at AARP
AARP
Episode: Episode 210: Cracking the Code of Fraud with AARP's Kathy Stokes

Hosts

Beau Friedlander
Host known for discussing various cybercrime topics, bringing the story of individuals affected by it to light and offering practical advice.
Adam Levin
Host and cybersecurity advocate known for sharing insights into protecting personal data and enhancing online safety practices.
Travis Taylor
Co-host who engages listeners with discussions surrounding fraud, scams, and cybersecurity awareness.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 463 ratings
  • 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
    2 months ago
  • Just the facts would be nice

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    BDK15user1.
    United States2 months ago
  • Episode 203 is a repost of episode 178 from 6 months ago.

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    Peylix
    5 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
    3
    Harasmeant
    Australia7 months ago
  • Unbiased and Concise Messaging

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    OZLaroy
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners express frustration over perceived biases and political undertones in discussions, suggesting a desire for neutral messaging in a tech-focused context.
The podcast is praised for its humor and practical advice, helping individuals navigate the complex world of cybercrime.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and educational nature of the stories shared, finding them both informative and entertaining.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Episode 224: Jackals of Trust: A Short History of Cybercrime
Q: Can you tell us more about the recent news regarding West African scammers?
Gary explains that recent prosecutions target primarily Ghanaian scammers living in the UK, who are often associated with various crime syndicates and utilize tactics like romance and business email compromise scams.
Episode 222: Heather Barnhart Hunts Digital Ghosts
Q: What are the key challenges investigators face today when trying to acquire and decode data from encrypted apps?
The biggest issue is not getting to the device soon enough, as the device may overwrite data if not accessed in a timely manner.

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7. Ken Westbrook
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