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  • Burning Millions and Breaking MFA

    Burning Millions and Breaking MFA
    Jun 26 2025
    Chris and Hector break down major cyber attacks, from SIM swaps to insider breaches. They expose weak MFA, vendor failures, and the real cost of outdated systems. They also highlight how even small actions (like a single employee recognizing a phishing attempt) can prevent disaster. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    42 Min.
  • Your AI Assistant Just Betrayed You

    Your AI Assistant Just Betrayed You
    Jun 19 2025
    Chris and Hector dive into Europe's move to take back digital control with DNS4EU, questions the integrity of Telegram amid Russian FSB connections, and reflect on turning points in their own journeys. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    42 Min.
  • We Fixed Cybersecurity (You're Welcome)

    We Fixed Cybersecurity (You're Welcome)
    Jun 12 2025
    Chris and Hector unpack Trump’s new cybersecurity order, contractor reliance in government, and the looming risks of quantum computing — with some shoutouts and listener questions along the way. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    53 Min.
  • The $400 Million Mistake, Router Invasions, and Crypto Chaos

    The $400 Million Mistake, Router Invasions, and Crypto Chaos
    Jun 5 2025
    This week, Chris and Hector tackle a massive breach at Coinbase, insider threats in India, and a shady delay in reporting. They also explore how state actors are silently hijacking home routers, and why LexisNexis is the latest data broker to drop the ball. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    41 Min.
  • Backdoors, Breaches, and Bitcoin

    Backdoors, Breaches, and Bitcoin
    May 29 2025
    Chris and Hector break down a wild crypto kidnapping, supply chain sabotage in U.S. infrastructure, and the growing cyber risks of imported tech. Plus, shoutouts and real talk from the front lines of cybersecurity. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    43 Min.
  • SIM Swaps, Insider Threats & the Rise of 'Zishing'

    SIM Swaps, Insider Threats & the Rise of 'Zishing'
    May 22 2025
    Chris and Hector break down recent crypto security breaches, including Coinbase’s insider-driven data leak and the SEC’s SIM swap hack. They explore the rise of “Zishing” (Zoom phishing), deepfake scams, and the real-world dangers facing crypto holders. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    37 Min.
  • LulzSec, LockBit & the Price of Weak Security

    LulzSec, LockBit & the Price of Weak Security
    May 15 2025
    Chris and Hector dive into the recent breach of the LockBit ransomware gang and what it reveals about operational security failures—even among hackers. They discuss the fallout from the Pegasus spyware scandal, with NSO Group ordered to pay $168 million, and explore the troubling reliance on vulnerable federal contractors. Plus, Hector delivers one of his signature rants—this time on who’s really watching the watchers. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    47 Min.
  • Joe Rogan, Ross Ulbricht, and the $1 Billion Disney Hack

    Joe Rogan, Ross Ulbricht, and the $1 Billion Disney Hack
    May 8 2025
    Chris and Hector react to Joe Rogan’s take on the Ross Ulbricht case, break down the $1B Disney Slack data breach, and explain why passkeys are the next big thing in cybersecurity. Join our new Patreon! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    45 Min.