The Jordan Harbinger Show

852: Ryan Montgomery | The Hacker Who Hunts Child Predators Part Two

Jun 28, 2023

Ryan Montgomery, a cybersecurity specialist and ethical hacker, dives into the unnerving world of online predators. He reveals the shocking vulnerabilities of smart home devices, explaining how they can be exploited by hackers. Ryan recounts his chilling experience hacking a pedophile website and how he alerted authorities. He and his MMA friend’s confrontations with potential predators add a dangerously thrilling layer to the conversation. Listeners also learn practical tips for online safety and recognizing predatory behavior.

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Episode guests

Ryan Montgomery

Highlights

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Episode notes

The Risks of Connecting Devices to the Internet

02:01

I got a bunch of data from a pedophile website

02:10

Intro

5min

Exposing the Risks of Smart Home Vulnerabilities

2min

Navigating Cybersecurity: The Hidden Risks of IoT Devices

3min

Confronting Online Exploitation

11min

Understanding User Experience and Navigating Personal Balance

3min

Unveiling Online Child Exploitation

17min

Ethics and Emotion in Web Hosting

6min

Navigating Online Dangers

18min

Recognizing Predatory Behaviors

5min

Ryan Montgomery (@0dayCTF) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing online predators. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Be sure to catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ryan Montgomery:

How vulnerable are your "smart" appliances to savvy hackers?
What did Ryan discover when he hacked a pedophile website?
How did the authorities respond when Ryan tipped them off about what he found on this website and who was involved?
How Ryan and his MMA friend directly confront predators who think they're meeting minors in the real world.
What should you do (and not do) when you encounter would-be predators online?
And much more...

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