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Phantom Bytes

Jash Saunders, Cowboy Supernova Productions

Phantom Bytes explores the eerie intersection of technology, cybercrime, and true-life mysteries, unraveling stories of digital ghosts, hackers, and sinister cyber threats that blur the lines between virtual terror and real-world intrigue. Welcome to the dark side of the digital age. Welcome to Phantom Bytes.

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BONUS: The Symbols on the Sidewalk (War Chalking...

Phantom Bytes ·

2025/05/01

Long before wireless networks became fortresses, the streets whispered their secrets in chalk. In this bonus episode of Phantom Bytes, we uncover the eerie history of war chalking—hidden symbols left in public spaces to map the invisible vulnerabilities of the digital world.

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00:08:01

EP 6.5: Napalm Bats, Batman! (Logic Bombs/Napalm Bats)

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2025/04/28

In this episode of Phantom Bytes, we uncover the strange WWII tale of napalm-loaded bats—designed to silently infiltrate and ignite cities—and draw a chilling parallel to logic bombs: hidden lines of code that lie dormant inside trusted systems until they silently detonate. From insider sabotage to near-miss military breaches, this is the story of the threats that don’t announce themselves… until it’s too late.

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00:02:22

The Phantom Carnival; Welcome, to the Hidden World of...

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2025/04/24

Step beyond the canvas curtain and into the Phantom’s Carnival—a shadowy detour from the Phantom Bytes mainline. In this special introductory mini-sode, we unravel the eerie architecture of ports—those invisible gates through which all digital life flows. Before we explore the peculiar tents that follow, you’ll learn what ports are, why they matter, and how they became the overlooked backstage pass to the internet’s most haunted corners.They say the internet is clean.Fast.Efficient.But behind the

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00:10:32

EP 6: Ghosts in the Code (Heartbleed Bug/Voynich...

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2025/04/21

A forgotten line of code. A silent leak. In this episode, we unravel the mystery of the Heartbleed Bug—a critical vulnerability that exposed the internet’s deepest secrets. Tied to the eerie enigma of the Voynich Manuscript, this story explores how unseen flaws in our digital defenses can haunt us like ghosts in the machine.

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00:01:33

BONUS: Crumbs In the Code (Phan Club Bonus)

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2025/04/17

A harmless request… or a quiet observer? In this subscriber-only mini-sode, we peel back the layers of the internet’s sweetest deception—and reveal what’s really at stake each time you click “accept.”

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00:10:23

EP 5: The Eternal Blue Nightmare (WannaCry/Maya Codices)

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2025/04/14

An ancient manuscript. A forgotten exploit. This episode uncovers how a leaked NSA cyber weapon called EternalBlue fueled the global WannaCry ransomware outbreak, paralyzing hospitals and businesses worldwide. Echoing the cryptic Maya codices, it’s a tale of hidden vulnerabilities and digital chaos unleashed.

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00:09:42

EP 4: The Great Data Heist (Equifax Breach/The Great...

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2025/04/07

A legendary train heist in 1963 sets the stage for a modern breach that rocked the digital world. In this episode, we uncover the story of the 2017 Equifax data breach—how a missed software patch allowed hackers to steal the personal information of over 147 million Americans, and what it revealed about the fragile state of our digital defenses. Intro Story: The Great Train Robbery of 1963.

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00:01:44

BONUS: The Gatekeeper’s Riddle (Phan Club Bonus)

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2025/04/07

A subscriber-only descent into digital puzzles, strange tests, and a hidden answer that just might be watching you too.

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00:01:23

PHAN CLUB: Welcome, Fantoms (Subscriber Message)

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2025/04/04

By subscribing, you’re not just unlocking ad-free episodes and early access to special releases—you’re supporting an independent creator on a mission to unearth the bizarre, the hidden, and the forgotten stories lurking beneath our digital world. This subscription helps power future seasons, enhance production quality, and continue building a first-of-its-kind podcast that blends true cybercrime, cybersecurity, and folklore into one eerie, enlightening listen.Your support helps keep the phantoms

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00:09:55

EP 3: Shadows of the Dark Web (Silk Road)

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2025/03/31

A hidden empire, a digital outlaw, and a marketplace that changed the internet forever. The Silk Road promised ultimate freedom—but became the FBI’s biggest cybercrime takedown. How did one man build an underground economy, and what led to his downfall? Step into the shadows of the dark web in this episode of Phantom Bytes.

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00:00:48

WELCOME, TO PHANTOM BYTES (Trailer)

Phantom Bytes ·

2025/03/26

Phantom Bytes is a spine-tingling blend of true cybercrime, bizarre digital mysteries, and forgotten tech folklore. In each episode, strange historical tales collide with the shadowy world of hacking, hoaxes, and high-stakes cyber warfare. From missing links to malware, secret manuscripts to stolen data, we dive into the code, the con, and the curiosities lurking beneath our connected lives. Welcome to the intersection of myth and machine. Welcome… to Phantom Bytes.Created by Jash Saunders. A

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00:09:56

EP 2: The Silent Infiltrator (Stuxnet/Enigma Machine)

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2025/03/24

At Bletchley Park, codebreakers silently shaped history, cracking the unbreakable. Decades later, a new kind of code emerged—not to reveal secrets, but to destroy.In 2010, experts uncovered Stuxnet, the world’s first digital weapon, designed to silently sabotage Iran’s nuclear program. A cyberwarfare ghost, it rewrote the rules of conflict—proving that in the digital age, the most dangerous attacks leave no trace.Welcome to Phantom Bytes.

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00:14:18

EP 1: The Phantom in the Machine (Melissa...

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2025/03/17

Explore the chilling tale of the Melissa Virus, a seemingly innocent email that became one of the internet’s first global nightmares. Uncover how a single line of malicious code sparked worldwide digital chaos, forever changing cybersecurity. Welcome to Phantom Bytes.

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