Episodios

  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • Credential Theft, InfoStealers, and the Rise of Cyber Snake Oil

    Credential Theft, InfoStealers, and the Rise of Cyber Snake Oil
    May 1 2025
    Chris and Hector break down the 2025 Mandiant threat report, expose rising cyberattack trends, rant about bad CISOs, and discuss a wild case of a cybersecurity CEO caught installing malware in a hospital. Join our new Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed⁠ Send HATF your questions at ⁠questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    54 m
  • DOGE Drama, Digital Grit, and CVE Chaos

    DOGE Drama, Digital Grit, and CVE Chaos
    Apr 24 2025
    Chris Tarbell and Hector Monsegur dive into the near-shutdown of the CVE system, a whistleblower’s wild claims about the Doge agency and Russian logins, and why the future of cybersecurity depends on more entrepreneurs stepping up. Sharp takes, tech insights, and signature banter throughout. Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at questions@hackerandthefed.com
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    52 m
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