Best Breach Analysis Podcasts (2025)

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Mapping Out The Problem – Instagram Map Concerns - S6E26 3:49

2d ago3:49

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Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for August 22, 2025. I’m Timothy Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their support of the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we break down the latest data security incidents making headlines. Today, we’re focusing on a recent incident involving Instagram that exposed sensitiv…

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Putting On A Drum Show: 'Drum Show' Reaction & Analysis, Mysterious DEMA Letters Explained, Jocals, & The Crazy Week That Was In The twenty one pilots Universe 1:33:08

2d ago1:33:08

1:33:08

We're putting on a podcast! Welcome back and welcome to SO many new listeners this week! In this episode, we break down twenty one pilots’ new track 'Drum Show' from the upcoming Breach album, plus the band’s wild week of news! Tyler’s emotional letter, the latest crazy teaser videos, and new DEMA letters in the mail...this week was a TIME! And we …

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Ep. 220 - The Afrikaner who industrialised South Africa: Hendrik van der Bijl | Discussion Stream 46:19

3d ago46:19

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I discuss the life and achievements of Hendrik van der Bijl (1887 - 1948), who played a major role in turning South Africa into an industrial giant on the African continent through creating more than a dozen South African companies, including Eskom, the Industrial and Development Corporation (IDC), and Iscor, now known as ArcelorMittal South Africa…

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INSIDE CNA's $40M BITCOIN RANSOM | The Hack That Changed Cybersecurity 49:55

6d ago49:55

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The CISO Signal | INSIDE CNA's $40M BITCOIN RANSOM | The Hack That Changed Cybersecurity - EP 4 In this episode of The CISO Signal, we go deep inside the cyberattack that shook the financial world. Join us as we unravel the haunting details of the 2021 ransomware attack on CNA Financial, which resulted in a record-breaking $40 million ransom paymen…

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Love in the Time of Breaches - U.S. Breaches Cost $10M - S6E25 6:19

9d ago6:19

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Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown, supported by Sentilink. I’m James E. Lee, the ITRC’s President, and this is the episode for August 15, 2025. Each week, we take a look at the latest news and trends related to data security and privacy. For 20 years now, the CODB, along with the ITRC’s U.S. Data Br…

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Sippin' On Straight Chlorine: NED Explained, 'Chlorine' Deep-Dive, & All The Latest twenty one pilots News 1:12:41

9d ago1:12:41

1:12:41

***THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DRUM SHOW & THE LISTENING PARTIES. WE WILL GET INTO THOSE ON THE NEXT EPISODE!*** Welcome back to Clique Bait (said in Overcompensate voice)! This week we're talking all things NED, ‘Chlorine,’ Breach, & if/when we'll get another song to listen to! We break down NED’s role in the lore & the DE…

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Ep. 219 - South Africa's worst diplomatic crisis post-1994 | Byron Shepherd 1:09:45

10d ago1:09:45

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I am joined by economist, political commentator, and host of Morning Shot, Byron Shepherd to discuss the diplomatic crisis that has unfolded so far between the ANC-led South African government and the Trump administration. We discuss sanctions, tariffs, "misinformation," media capture, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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THE UBER BREACH: HOW A 17-YEAR-OLD HACKED A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY | S1 EP3 54:25

14d ago54:25

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THE UBER BREACH: HOW A 17-YEAR-OLD HACKED A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY A 17-year-old hacker. A simple social engineering tactic. A taunting message posted to Uber’s internal Slack channel. In one of the most audacious breaches in recent memory, a teenager allegedly affiliated with the Lapsus$ group compromised a Fortune 500 company, exposing critical vuln…

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: 123456 – Weak Password Leads to McDonald’s Data Breach - S6E24 5:53

16d ago5:53

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Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC’s) Weekly Breach Breakdown for August 8, 2025. I'm Alex Achten, Senior Director of Communications & Media Relations of the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Today, we a…

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From Fairy Tales to Breach: Trash Dragon in the twenty one pilots Lore & Anathema Deep Dive 1:15:11

16d ago1:15:11

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In this packed episode, we dive deep into the layered world of twenty one pilots exploring everything from mythic dragons to unreleased music and mental health themes. First, we unpack the lore of Trash Dragon, a mysterious symbol from the Scaled and Icy era. Did you know this dragon may have roots in a fairytale illustrated by Walter Crane, a prop…

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Ep. 218 - The father of Afrikaner republicanism: Paul Kruger | Frans de Klerk (Orania) 49:52

17d ago49:52

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I am joined by Frans de Klerk, the Communications Official for the Orania Movement, to discuss Paul Kruger, the State President of the ZAR Boer Republic between 1883 to 1900, his legacy, and Orania's plan to erect a statue to Kruger on their new town square. Support the statue initiative here: https://orania.co.za/paul-kruger/…

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Ep. 217 - South Africa: Organised communities versus organised crime | Jacques Broodryk (AfriForum) 49:44

18d ago49:44

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I am joined by Jacques Broodryk, Chief Spokesperson for AfriForum Community Safety, do tackle some tough questions surrounding community safety structures, organised crime in South Africa, and how to fight back effectively.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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S1E2 | The SolarWinds Hack: How 18,000 Orgs Were Compromised | w/ Alberto Deto Hassan 38:24

20d ago38:24

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🎙️ The CISO Signal | S1E2 — The SolarWinds Hack: How 18,000 Orgs Were Compromised One trusted software update. Thousands of victims. A breach that changed the cybersecurity landscape forever. In this episode, we investigate the SolarWinds supply chain attack, a nation-state cyber operation that exposed the deep fragility of the modern software ecos…

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William Afton Character Analysis - The Spirit of Cain (Shadow Scrying) 53:00

21d ago53:00

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William Afton, the man behind the slaughter. The main antagonist behind almost every dark deception within Five Nights at Freddy's. From his early appearances as the Purple Guy in FNAF 2, to his grotesque resurrection as Springtrap, and as the cunning corporate figurehead of Fazbear Entertainment, Afton has taken on many forms—but all serve one pur…

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC: Prime Target - S6E23 3:38

23d ago3:38

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Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for August 1, 2025. I’m Timothy Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their support of the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we examine the latest events and trends in data security and privacy.This week, we’re looking at an Amazon phishing scam that could impact more than 200…

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Unmasking Lisden & Sacarver: Final DEMA Bishop Breakdown + ‘Days Lie Dormant’ & ‘Tear in My Heart’ Analysis 1:02:30

23d ago1:02:30

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In this jam-packed episode of our twenty one pilots-focused podcast, we wrap up our deep dive into the mysterious world of the DEMA Bishops with an in-depth look at Lisden and Sacarver, and a quick look at Nills, Listo, and Vetomo. What roles do they play in the DEMA narrative? How do they connect to the band’s evolving lore? We explore it all—and …

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DEAD IN THE WATER | Maersk, Sandworm, and the $10 Billion Breach 36:09

1M ago36:09

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The CISO Signal | S1E1: DEAD IN THE WATER | How Sandworm Crippled Maersk — The $10 Billion Breach In this premiere episode of The CISO Signal, we uncover the chilling true cybercrime story of the NotPetya attack — a weaponized piece of malware launched by the Russian state-backed hacking group Sandworm, which brought Maersk, the world’s largest shi…

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BREAKING DOWN the BREACH Tracklist: twenty one pilots Lore, Tour Predictions & More! 1:19:35

1M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Calling all Skeleton Clique members! In this episode, we dive deep into the freshly revealed tracklist for BREACH, the highly anticipated new album from twenty one pilots. From mysterious titles to potential narrative clues, we analyze each song and what it might mean for the band’s evolving storyline. But that’s not all—we also explore how BREACH …

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The Fraudian Slip Podcast: Ride or AI – Impacts of AI on Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams - S6E7 30:15

1M ago30:15

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Welcome to the Fraudian Slip, the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) podcast, where we talk about all things identity theft, fraud and scams that impact people and businesses. You’ve probably heard of Ride or Die, one of those slang terms that seems to be everywhere at one time or another. Today, the phrase you can’t escape no matter how hard …

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Ep. 216 - Separating fact from fiction on the ground in South Africa | Derek VanBuskirk (Daily Caller) 1:05:22

1M ago1:05:22

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American investigative journalist Derek VanBuskirk (The Daily Caller) chats to me about his recent visit to South Africa to investigate farm murders, Orania, claims of genocide, President Donald Trump's statements on South Africa and the government, AfriForum, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown: ITRC H1 2025 Data Breach Analysis – Key Findings & Takeaways – S6E22 4:59

1M ago4:59

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Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown, supported by Sentilink. I’m James E. Lee, the ITRC’s President, and this is the episode for July 18, 2025. Each week, we take a look at the latest news and trends related to data security and privacy. This week, the ITRC released our H1 2025 Data Breach Analysis th…

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Bishop Keons Explained: twenty one pilots Lore, Clancy’s Storyline, and a Deep Dive into ‘Forest’ 1:09:08

1M ago1:09:08

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***SPOILER ALERT*** If you listen with kids, Tee spills the beans about Santa and his reality in the one-hour and three minutes mark, so be sure to skip that 30 seconds or so! This week, discover the hidden meaning behind Bishop Keons and his role in twenty one pilots’ Clancy storyline. In this episode, we break down key lore connections, theories,…

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The Tracklist - A Bonus Episode! - twenty one pilots Releases the Breach Tracklist and We Are Here For It! 42:56

1M ago42:56

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Frens! The Breach tracklist was literally spoon-fed to us by Tyler himself and no one freaking believed him!!! Well, now it's official, again by Tyler himself, and we have no choice but to talk about it with you! More in-depth chatter will be coming with next week's episode, but today we are sharing our initial thoughts on the teasers and all thing…

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Episode 39 - The Episode Where Roxy Gets Hit By A Car (Part XVIII: Security Breach Finale) 1:34:33

1M ago1:34:33

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This is the episode where Roxy gets hit by a car. After retrieving the refurbished STAFF Bot head from DJ Music Man’s Fazcade, Gregory sets a trap to take down Roxanne Wolf and claim her experimental eyes. With all the Glamrock Animatronics now decommissioned and the clock ticking toward 6AM, Gregory has one final chance to escape Freddy Fazbear’s …

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Ep. 215 - Out with the old, in with the new media | Renaldo Gouws 54:42

1M ago54:42

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I am joined by political commentator and former member of the South African parliament Renaldo Gouws to discuss the latest developments in the South African media and social media landscapes.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC: Spider Bites – S6E21 4:53

1M ago4:53

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NOTE: Police in the UK have indicted four members of Scattered Spider. The suspects — two 19-year-old men, a 17-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman — are being held on suspicion of violating the Computer Misuse Act, blackmail, money laundering and participating in organized crime activities, according to the NCA. For more information, click here: …

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Empty Set: The Bishops & Their Role in the twenty one pilots Lore, Breach Tour Theories, & "The Outside" Analysis 1:11:09

1M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

In this episode, our Lore Deep Dive takes to the nine bishops and their real-world connections to the Nicolas Bourbaki Group (why is Tyler so dang smart?!). We also explore some Breach Tour theories, will there be another single, and did the boys actually almost break up in 2016?! An in-depth analysis of "The Outside" and its possible connection to…

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC: A Tale of Two Breaches - S6E20 3:28

2M ago3:28

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Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for July 3, 2025. I’m Timothy Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their support of the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we break down the latest data security incidents making headlines. Today, we’re focusing on a significant lawsuit settlement— the AT&T data privacy settle…

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BLATANT Trapdoor 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Hey, Frens, welcome back (or welcome to) Clique Bait, we're so glad you're here! This week we talked leaked track lists, No Phun Intended, RykerRoad, petitions for the Big Game halftime show, and other new and noteworthy rumors. ReelBearMedia Mark gets his moment and we decide whether the clique is a cult or not (we are NOT!). Our lore dive gets in…

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Scott McCrady: MSPs and Identity-first Security 39:46

2M ago39:46

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Scott McCrady's path to becoming CEO of SolCyber started in the server rooms of the early 2000s. Back then, he was installing Nokia security appliances and building some of the first security operations centers for major corporations. McCrady spent years at companies like Symantec and FireEye, where he learned that keeping businesses safe requires …

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Ep. 214 - The truth about land grabs in South Africa | Joe Emilio 52:18

2M ago52:18

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I am joined by Joe Emilio to discuss his new documentary - Stolen Ground - which investigates the Tygerberg Raceway land invasion in Cape Town, South Africa (2020 - 2021).By Ernst J. van Zyl

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The Fraudian Slip Podcast: Identity Theft Resource Center – 2025 Trends in Identity Report by ITRC 17:30

2M ago17:30

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Welcome to the Fraudian Slip, the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) podcast, where we talk about all things identity theft, fraud and scams that impact people and businesses. This week, we published our 2025 Trends in Identity Report by ITRC. The report examines trends based on contacts from victims and individuals seeking prevention informat…

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End of an Era 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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We're back! Thanks for listening to our vacation episodes and so, so sorry if the sound wasn't great. There was no way we were quitting on you for a silly vacation! On this episode we wrap up the Blurryface Twitter saga from 2015-2017, give Paolo Ragusa the roasting he deserves for his "atrocious" review of The Contract, Breach ticket stories (c'mo…

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC: Spiderwebs – S6E19 4:13

2M ago4:13

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Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown, supported by Sentilink. I’m James E. Lee, the ITRC’s President, and this is the episode for June 20, 2025. Happy first day of summer! Each week, we take a look at the latest news and trends related to data security and privacy. This week, we’re going to talk about …

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Doubt 54:34

2M ago54:34

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Broadcasting from our stateroom aboard the Disney Fantasy somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea we bring you episode 6: Doubt! Forgive us for the sound quality and any strange background noises but we’re not ones to leave you hangin’ just because we’re on vacation! We recorded this in one take on our iPhone so it is what it is! This week we breakdown …

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The Contract - A Bonus Episode! 12:44

2M ago12:44

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Guys, The Contract is out and it SLAPS! We LOVE it and just had to talk about it! What does it all mean?! The video says a lot so we give our take on what it might mean for the storyline and more! Kindly forgive the sound quality because we literally recorded this in a hotel bathroom on our iPhone while on holiday in Italy! Why?! Because the clique…

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC: The Future is Now - S6E18 4:53

2M ago4:53

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Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC’s) Weekly Breach Breakdown for June 13, 2025. I'm Alex Achten, Senior Director of Communications & Media Relations of the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Today, we wi…

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Necromancer 1:08:53

2M ago1:08:53

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The Contract is almost here and Blurryface is making sure we know it! Post after post then quickly deleted is leading us all down a rabbit hole of necromancy and we've never been more confused! Recorded during the height of Blurry's recent shenanigan's, we take a stab at what it all means and guesses of when The Contract will actually come out. Old…

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC - Google Privacy Settlement Hits $1.4B in Record Texas Case - S6E17 3:59

3M ago3:59

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Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for June 6, 2025. I’m Timothy Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their support of the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we examine the latest events and trends in data security and privacy. This week, we’re discussing a record-setting Google privacy settlement in Texas and …

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Disassociate 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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Frens, we have entered the creepy Blurryface era and we're not sure we like it! New cryptic posts, photos that don't make sense, and SO MANY COLORS! What's about to happen, what's about to happen?! It's getting real with the Breach era, folks, and we're here to keep you up-to-date on the latest theories with Tyler's shirts, all things lore, and tho…

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Ep. 213 - How many race laws does the South African government have? | Martin van Staden 1:17:37

3M ago1:17:37

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I am joined by Martin van Staden, Head of Policy at the Free Market Foundation (FMF), a columnist for the Daily Friend, and the researcher behind the race laws index of the Institute of Race Relations (IRR). We discuss the South African government's 142+ race laws, Elon Musk shining a spotlight on this fact, and more. Martin also has a Master of La…

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The Fraudian Slip Podcast: Mitek Systems & SentiLink – Is the Suspected Fraud Decline Real? 32:15

3M ago32:15

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Welcome to the Fraudian Slip, the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) podcast, where we talk about all things identity theft, fraud and scams that impact people and businesses. This month’s episode focuses on whether or not the suspected fraud decline is real and if anti-fraud tools are working. After all the Memorial Day cookouts, proms and gr…

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Rebel Red 49:22

3M ago49:22

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Welcome back, Clikkies! This episode is all about red versus yellow and which one we should be. Plus, where does 'The Line' fit into the storyline, what do you make of the Breach cover art and its meaning(s), and why does Tyler look so dang skinny! Stick around to the end for a deep-dive into another favorite song, 'Guns for Hands." Thanks so much …

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Episode 38 - DJ Music Man (Part XVII: Security Breach) 1:11:18

3M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

With Monty out of commission and Glamrock Chica reduced to a husk of her former self, Gregory returns to Parts & Service to upgrade Glamrock Freddy with his newly acquired parts. Now, only Roxanne Wolf stands between him and escape from the Mega Pizzaplex. But in true Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach fashion, things get complicated (aka, re…

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Ep. 212 - When the ugly truth about South Africa breaches containment | Col. Ret. Chris Wyatt 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

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Retired US Army Colonel Chris Wyatt, and former Director of African Studies at the US Army War College, joins me again to discuss the disastrous meeting between South African president Ramaphosa and US president Trump, from an American perspective. Chris accumulated 36 years of army service under his belt, is the Principal and CEO at The Indaba Afr…

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC - Things I Learned at RSA - S6E16 4:48

3M ago4:48

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Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown, supported by Sentilink. I’m James E. Lee, the ITRC’s President, and this is the episode for May 23, 2025.Earlier this month, I did something I had not done since 2019: I attended the annual geek-fest that is the RSA Conference in San Francisco, which was dominated …

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Ep. 211 - The South African government's disastrous meeting with President Trump | Analysis 45:18

3M ago45:18

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I unpack and analyse the meeting between the South African government delegation, led by Cyril Ramaphosa, in Washington DC, with the Trump administration. Farm murders, the Expropriation Act, race laws, and more were the main topics of discussion.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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BREACH! 52:35

3M ago52:35

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The Boys really did it this time! A much sooner than expected episode 2 thanks to the incredible announcement of the next twenty one pilots masterpiece, Breach! We were just too excited to let this one wait so here it is! In this episode, we get into the lore, our theories about the upcoming single 'The Contract', what's next while we wait, and wha…

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Nice to Greet Ya! 39:53

3M ago39:53

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Hey, Frens, welcome to Clique Bait, your one-stop shop for all things twenty one pilots! This is our first episode where we get into some of the lore, the Clancy era and tour, introduce ourselves, and take a deep-ish dive into one of our favorite songs, Jumpsuit. We're so glad you're here and we hope you come along on the ride (taking your time, of…