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What the Hack?

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

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45:43

Episode 19: John Juniper’s Workflow Gets Hacked

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2021/11/15

Does your business depend on social media? How about your social life? Would you be willing to pay to get your account back if it got hacked? That’s this week’s dilemma for a well-known eyewear designer. Hear what he did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:09

Episode 18: Josh Gets Over the Wire Scam

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2021/11/08

Josh works at a real estate company that oversees wire transfers every day. Hear the story about the time a single compromised email account almost cost his company big time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:24

Episode 17: James’s Tale from the Crypt(o)

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2021/11/01

If you've waded into cryptocurrency investments, you probably know about crypto scams. But what you don’t know about crypto wallets could be exactly what a thief needs to steal all those magic gains. We also talk about bears, if you're into that sort of thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:56

Episode 16: Ivana Miličević Rises to the Bait

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2021/10/24

What happens when you combine an actor, a well-followed Instagram account, an early morning alert and a master cleanse with a hacker? An account takeover and ransom situation, of course! Also covered in this episode: no-click exploits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:40

Episode 15: Jennifer’s Son Takes a Bank Shot

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2021/10/18

The teenage son of this week’s guest learned a lesson we've been banging on about for years--the hard way. Don't use your debit card when a credit card will do. There is a very specific reason we say this, and you can find out what it is right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:09

Episode 14: Emily McVicker Gets Taken for a Song

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2021/10/11

The Covid epidemic shut down music venues around the world, but with our ever more connected planet, the bands played on. Music people moved their gigs online and Twitch became a major venue for that. That’s where Emily McVicker ran into trouble with a new version of the overpayment scam. Also in this episode: Can you steal a Tesla with a Raspberry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:31

Episode 13: Loki Gets Tricked

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2021/10/04

Some scams give us something to laugh about whether it's the sheer audacity or the incompetence that made them work. Loki’s story is not one of those capers. He was the victim of a catfishing scam where he figured as the catfish as the result of identity theft. But the worst part? The person who did it to him... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:08

Episode 12: Larry Clicks Anyway

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2021/09/27

Larry worked on the assembly line at Ford and a long list of impressive jobs to which he can now add “Scam Slayer.” Online criminals often target retirees, because they assume senior citizens are easy prey. Larry is an object lesson in how not to fall victim to the kinds of crime targeting the AARP crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:24

Episode 11: Mary J, White Snags a Catfish

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2021/09/21

Mary is a lot of things. Cannabinoid cooking maven, former radio host, and her banter could make the saltiest sailor blush. When she was angling to find love (and sex) online, a rather young-sounding catfish took the bait and what followed was pretty funny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:21

Episode 10: Joyce and a Bank Robber Play MahJong

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2021/09/13

Like many of us, Joyce spent hours during the Covid lockdown connecting with friends by playing games online--in her case a MahJong app. Imagine her surprise when using a legitimate app to find a scammer trying to empty her entire bank account. The most likely culprit? You will rethink your game time when you hear what it was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:18

Episode 9: Ed’s Crash Facebook Diet

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2021/09/06

How do you know when you’ve been hacked? What happens when you lose control of an account, but don’t see any other unusual activity? Ed found himself locked out of his Facebook account but there was no other indication of foul play. Listen in as we play a speed round of "did he or didn't he" get hacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:27

Episode 8: Paul’s High-Touch Hacker

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2021/08/30

Paul Toma is in the business of making the world a greener place, which made him a target for someone looking to tap into his credit at a local bank. A stroke of luck was all that stood between him and economic ruin. Find out in the latest episode how Paul was compromised and why you should never reuse your passwords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:45

Episode 7: Dan Beeler Stops a Slow-Roll Ransomware...

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2021/08/23

Dan Beeler of Boyne Resorts protects fans of the great outdoors from prying eyes and other online threats. Fending off the assortment of cyber attacks that come his way is all in a day’s work, which is why Dan was the first to know when his company got hit by ransomware. Hear what happened, and how Dan saved the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:26

Episode 6: Noah Doesn’t Buy the Ark

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2021/08/16

Noah’s son had a boat coming to him, but finding one to buy during the pandemic was like trying to raise the Titanic. This episode focuses on that classic moment when Noah found a deal too good to be true. Boat-selling skullduggery ahead, as we learn how be like Noah when it comes to online scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:55

Episode 5: Cristian Walks the Plank in Pirate Bay

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2021/08/09

Digital pirates pick up all sorts of viruses and bugs while downloading their treasures. Episode Five features a savvy digital native who picked up a nasty bug during a digital stroll down the gamer’s version of Memory Lane. Whether you think you’re immune to online contagion, or you just need a little pirate humor, we got it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:33

Episode 4: Sally Gets Taken for a Ride

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2021/08/02

Aunt Sally was happy to spend her time birdwatching and hanging out with her family. Then one day, a single typo put her in the crosshairs of a hacker who was intent on stealing all her money, rifling through her personal data and stealing her identity. Also: Don't post pictures of your vaccination card! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:31

Episode 3: Jake’s Dirty Little Secret

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2021/07/26

As a journalist, he’s traveled to some of the most dangerous places in the world and managed to not get hacked. But the moment he gets some down time at home: O, the shame. Also covered: smishing, social engineering, 419 scams and once again, why you should never re-use your passwords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:30

Episode 2: Christen’s Enemy with Benefits

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2021/07/19

The Covid-19 pandemic created massive unemployment and with that, a shadow pandemic of unemployment scams. In our second episode, Adam’s sister-in-law was targeted in two different states and tells us the tale. Also discussed: are biometrics better than passwords? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:00

Episode 1: Roy Gets Hacked by an Evil Clown

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2021/07/12

Did you know that you can activate malware on your computer just by looking at an image posted in the comments of an online discussion? We're big on good cyber hygiene. Our first episode provides an important life lesson: Always use a burner computer to troll your enemies. And of course beware of evil clowns. Check out Roy’s story about the time he got hacked while trolling QAnon followers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:45

What the Hack with Adam Levin Trailer

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2021/05/13

What the Hack with Adam Levin is a production of Loud Tree Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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