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Cypher Tech Hacks is an electrifying deep dive into the world of cyber scams and digital deceptions, where host Alex Cipher unpacks intricate hacking techniques into simple, step-by-step explanations. Each episode dissects legendary cyber exploits and high-tech frauds, making complex digital heists accessible and engaging for tech enthusiasts. Beyond the captivating tales, the podcast empowers listeners with practical insights and preventive measures to fortify their digital defenses.
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8th Layer Insights

Perry Carpenter | N2K Networks

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Get ready for a deep dive into what cybersecurity professionals often refer to as the "8th Layer" of security: HUMANS. Welcome to 8th Layer Insights (8Li). This podcast is a multidisciplinary exploration into how the complexities of human nature affect security and risk. Author, security researcher, and behavior science enthusiast Perry Carpenter taps experts for their insights and illumination. Topics include cybersecurity, psychology, behavior science, communication, leadership, and more.
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Scams, Hacks and Frauds

Cee | Host of Scams, Hacks and Frauds.

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10 Minutes could save your wallet! On Scams, Hacks, and Frauds we share real stories about real scams, real hacks and real frauds, looking for ways to avoid scams and protect ourselves and our loved ones.
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Redefining Society and Technology Podcast

Marco Ciappelli, ITSPmagazine

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Redefining Society and Technology Podcast | Musing On Society and Technology | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli | Let's face it: the future is now. We live in a Hybrid Analog Digital Society and it's time to stop ignoring the profound impact technology has on us. The line between the physical and virtual worlds is no longer real—it's a figment of our imagination. We're constantly juggling convenience, privacy, freedom, security, and the very future of humanity in a precarious balancing act. There’s ...
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🔊 The Defuse Podcast: Personal Threat Management for High-Risk Lives When the threats are real, the stakes are high — so what actually works?" Hosted by Philip Grindell — former Scotland Yard detective, behavioural threat specialist, and author of Personal Threat Management — this podcast lifts the lid on the proven methods used to keep prominent individuals, executives, and private clients safer. Each episode features straight-talking conversations with trusted experts on: Stalking, fixated ...
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Emerging Cyber Risk

Max Aulakh & Joel Yonts

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Thought leaders and experts Max Aulakh (Ignyte) and Joel Yonts (Secure Robotics) cover subjects such as the development of AI, cyber security and the how the future looks in terms of cyber risk.
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Valuu Makers is where creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries turn ideas into impact. Through insightful conversations with industry leaders, we explore innovation in business, technology, and creativity. Whether it's digital workspaces, leadership hacks, or groundbreaking strategies, this podcast equips you with the tools to thrive. If you're ready to create, innovate, and shape the future, join us on Valuu Makers. Subscribe now and start making valuu! 🚀 valuumakers.substack.com
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In this week’s episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, I’m Alex Cipher, and I’m decoding the wildest, weirdest, and most important AI headlines from the last 7 days—and trust me, it’s been a volatile week. From billion-dollar power plays to Vatican-level warnings, AI is getting dragged into every arena imaginable: politics, religion, music, and your smart fr…
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REPLAY (Original Air Date Oct 21, 2024) Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Stacey Edmonds. Stacey is a multi-disciplinary EdTech innovator and Digital Safety Pioneer, driven by a commitment to democratizing knowledge. Stacey's expertise, encompassing social science, education, EdTech, and multi-p…
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In this episode, we explore the rising concern of money mule fraud, a scam that has impacted thousands, particularly the youth. We share the true crime story of Ebony King, a 19-year-old who became a victim due to a family friend's betrayal, facing devastating financial consequences. With over 17,000 reported cases in 2023, this episode serves as a…
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What Hump? Thirty Years of Cybersecurity and the Fine Art of Pretending It’s Not a Human Problem A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco Ciappelli June 6, 2025 A Post-Infosecurity Europe Reflection on the Strange but Predictable Ways We’ve Spent Thirty Years Pretending Cybersecurity Isn’t About People. ⸻ Once t…
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🚨 This Week in AI – June 2025 🚨 Welcome back to Cypher Tech Hacks with your host Alex Cipher. In this episode, we break down the biggest AI news from the past 7 days—stories that will reshape how you think about artificial intelligence, tech innovation, and the future of human-machine interaction. 🔍 Here’s what’s inside this week’s episode: 🧠 Meta …
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This week’s episode of Cypher Tech Hacks unpacks one of the most intense cybersecurity news cycles of 2025. From spyware scandals rocking European governments to massive web injection campaigns and zero-click iPhone exploits, host Alex Cipher breaks down the most critical hacking incidents and threats from the past 7 days. Whether you’re a cybersec…
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Ok. This one's pretty uncomfortable. It's about the lies we tell ourselves and why we believe them. We all like to think we’re rational. But the truth is, our minds are masters of defense... not just against deception, but against discomfort. In this issue, I explore the mental machinery behind "motivated reasoning" and "cognitive dissonance." Thes…
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Not all deception hides in the shadows. Some of it walks right in — wearing a badge, a clipboard, or a lab coat. In the latest issue of Deceptive Minds, I explore one of the most powerful tools in the scammer’s playbook: credibility theater — the subtle art of looking legitimate enough to bypass your skepticism. Inside this issue: 🎭 Why we trust un…
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Today we are joined by Lonnie Marts. Lonnie is an American creator, entertainer, and host known for his magnetic charm and comedic storytelling. His unique ability to engage audiences has catapulted him to digital stardom, with nearly 3 million highly engaged fans tuning in daily for his comedic skits and feel-good content on social media. A gradua…
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In this gripping episode, Cee delves into the astonishing tale of Shan (pronounced Shane) Haynes, the bank manager who became embroiled in a pig butchering scam that ultimately led to the downfall of the Heartland Tri State Bank in Elkhart, Kansas. As Shan fell victim to a cunning online fraudster named Bella, he unwittingly drained millions from t…
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Send us a text When Crisis Hits: The Real Cost of Getting Reputation Wrong This week's Defuse Podcast featured Heather Blundell (CEO, Grayling UK) and James Clothier (Head of Crisis) discussing how reputation management has become essential protection. Key insights: Most crisis failures stem from human behaviour under pressure, not poor messaging. …
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In the past few months, three Major UK retailers - Marks and Spencer, The Co-op and Harrods have been the targets of sophisticated hacks from a hacking Collective called Scattered Spider. What Happened? Who is Scattered Spider? Should you be concerned, and what can you do to protect yourself? I’m Cee, and this is Scams, Hacks and Frauds. You can fi…
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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing why change can feel so lonely? They will talk about what triggers growth in people, the amount a person can actually change and how loneliness plays a …
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In this explosive episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, host Alex Cipher breaks down the infamous SolarWinds cyberattack—one of the most dangerous supply chain breaches in U.S. history. Learn how elite hackers compromised a trusted software update to infiltrate 18,000 networks, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. federal agencies. From backdoored buil…
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If it made you panic, rage, or rush… it probably bypassed your cognitive defenses. In the latest issue of Deceptive Minds, I dig into the dark cognitive malware of emotional hijacking: how scammers, manipulators, and even well-meaning voices use fear, urgency, outrage, and hope to short-circuit your critical thinking. Inside: 🧠 Why your emotions be…
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In this episode, Cee shares stories about a fake VIP casino that took millions from high rollers and a bank fraud scam that cost its victim $100,000 in just 10 minutes. He also discusses why it's important to fight the urge to be embarrassed by being the victim of fraud or a scam, and discuss steps that you can take to help protect you from having …
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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news. Today Chris and Mike are joined by Seth Daniels. Seth is the Director…
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From Cassette Tapes and Phrasebooks to AI Real-Time Translations — Machines Can Now Speak for Us, But We’re Losing the Art of Understanding Each Other May 21, 2025 A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco Ciappelli There’s this thing I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid. No, it wasn’t flying cars. Or robot butle…
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Some lies try hard to fool you. Others just make it easy for you to believe them. That’s the danger of cognitive fluency: the simpler something feels, the more likely we are to think it’s true. In the latest issue of Deceptive Minds, I explore: Why fake documents with grainy photos often seem more real than verified ones How anti-intellectualism an…
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Guest: Guest: Jeremy Lasman Website: https://www.jeremylasman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylasman _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society & Technology Podcast Visit Marco's website 👉 https://www.marcociappelli.com _____________________________ …
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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Julie Chatman. Julie is a distinguished cybersecurity executive with nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and AI governance. She began her career in the U.S. Navy, serving on active duty as a Hospital Corpsman specializing…
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Hey friends, Let’s start with a weird truth: People don’t fall for things because they’re true. They fall for things because they’re plausible. That’s the dark magic of deception — it doesn’t need to be airtight, or flawless, or even particularly clever. It just needs to feel true enough. Something your brain can accept without asking too many ques…
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What if the ransomware locking your files was never meant to make money—but to wipe out everything you’ve built? In this explosive episode, Alex Cipher walks you through the devastating 2017 NotPetya attack. From its origins in Ukraine’s MeDoc software to its global ripple effect on companies like Maersk, FedEx, and Merck, this hack rewrote the rul…
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Send us a text OSINT Part 2 - The Digital Lens Into Personal Security with Jon Blake In the second part, Philip and Jon delve deeper into technical aspects of OSINT and digital security: - VPNs (Virtual Private Networks): They discuss how VPNs create secure, encrypted connections through virtual "tunnels" and their benefits for security, particular…
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Today we are joined by José Morey, M.D. Dr. Morey is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Ad Astra Media LLC, an Eisenhower Fellow, and Co-Founder of Ever Medical Technologies. He is a health and technology keynote speaker, author, and consultant for NASA, Forbes, MIT, the United Nations World Food Program and the White House Office of Science an…
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The Future Is a Place We Visit, But Never Stay May 9, 2025 A Post-RSAC 2025 Reflection on the Kinda Funny and Pretty Weird Ways Society, Technology, and Cybersecurity Intersect, Interact, and Often Simply Ignore Each Other. By Marco Ciappelli | Musing on Society and Technology Here we are — once again, back from RSAC. Back from the future. Or at le…
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In this episode of the Valuu Makers podcast, host Ryan speaks with Ben Cook, Senior Product Specialist at Management Studio, about the company's growth from App Tracker to a full IT orchestration tool. They cover challenges in legacy app migration, user communication, and workflow automation. Ben also explains how the platform uses AI for data cate…
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What if the hacker wasn’t on the outside—but right inside your team meetings? In this episode of Cypher Tech Hacks, Alex Cipher unpacks the jaw-dropping Ubiquiti breach where a trusted DevOps engineer hacked his own company, stole sensitive data, demanded a ransom, then tried to help investigate the very breach he caused. From exploiting cloud acce…
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Welcome to issue #3 of Deceptive Minds: a newsletter about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do about it. In this week's episode: 🚨 Your attention is under attack! 🚨 From WWII rubber tanks to 2023’s phantom Paris bedbugs, the first strike of any scam is the same: steal your gaze, shape your reality. This issue of Deceptive M…
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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Emotional Regulation in the Workplace. They will talk about the different strategies that can be used to help, not just at work, but in most areas of o…
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