Hacked

Explore a quirky journey through tech mishaps and nostalgia, featuring a heartwarming tale of a hacked internet contest that led to a life-changing electric guitar. Dive into the humorous recounting of outdated security practices and unexpected admin access. Discover the challenges of digital marketing automation gone awry and the moral quandaries of strategic gaming. Reflect on the wild early days of file-sharing and the bizarre antics of youthful financial fraud. It's a blend of laughs, lessons, and fond memories!

A chatty chat in which we discuss the Infinite Backrooms and the extremely profitable shock-meme-cult it spurred, a big update in the McDonald's ice cream machine right to repair story, Apple Bug Bounties, Canadian hackers and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wanted to know: How was USDoD, the hacker behind major data breaches, unmasked? On this episode, we trace his journey from infiltrating FBI-linked networks to leaking sensitive data, and hear from OSINT specialist and Predicta Lab CEO Baptiste Robert, who used open-source intelligence to follow USDoD’s digital trail, revealing what law enforcement missed along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The whole second half of this one is one long call but trust us it's worth it. A call in show with tales of hackers getting hacked back, spoofed emails, and operating system vulnerabilities.Hotline Hacked is brought to you by DeleteMe. Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners: Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/HACKED and use promo code HACKED at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A chatty chat episode where we discuss a Harvard research project turning Meta Ray-Bans into facial recognition hardware, an Irish court case resolution on a password breach, a live-action roleplaying game solved basically while we were talking, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this engaging talk, Zeke Faux, an investigative reporter and author known for his insightful work on crypto, shares his captivating experience writing about the rise and fall of cryptocurrencies. He discusses the intriguing inconsistencies in Sam Bankman-Fried's story, reflective anecdotes from investors caught in scandals, and the murky world of Tether’s operations. Faux also sheds light on the dark underbelly of crypto, including scams and links to human trafficking, providing a sobering view of the industry’s complex landscape.

In this thrilling call-in session, hear about a listener's accidental victory in a naval war game by simply unplugging a radio. Discover the comical aftermath of hiring a tech fraud, and relive a wholesome Counterstrike moment. Dive into the world of digital scavenger hunts, where hacking can lead to unexpected outcomes. There are nostalgic tales of guerrilla marketing and the mysterious Cicada 3301 puzzles. Plus, enjoy insights into the chaos of tech roles and the importance of maintaining online privacy.

Dive into the world of deceitful AI royalties, where a network of bots raked in $1.2 million by tricking music streaming platforms. Explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI in music production and the mix-up of a voter outreach campaign mistaken for phishing. Enjoy humorous insights into wire fraud while examining the pitfalls of disinformation from AI-generated content. With tales of cybersecurity risks and misguided banking trends, the discussion keeps the mood lively while tackling serious modern issues.

Dive into a fascinating world where curiosity leads to ethical dilemmas as a caller recounts a late-night encounter with a colleague's computer. Discover the thrill of BIOS hacking and the surprising perks that come with unauthorized access. Unpack the complex issues surrounding pay transparency and online education flaws, revealing how cybercrime lurks even in academic settings. Plus, enjoy nostalgic tales of early hacking adventures and engage with the evolution of technology through retro games!

Discover how a wrong gear change can wreak havoc during a race. Dive into cyber vulnerabilities in cycling tech and the terrifying implications of hacking. Laugh as extreme sports sabotage meets a massive data breach affecting millions. Learn about cutting-edge laser hacking techniques making high-level exploits accessible. Explore the evolution of hacking tools and the risks they pose, plus the surprising intersection of AI and cheating scandals in competitive arenas.